The Flappy Bert Game is Sesame Street's Take on the Flappy Bird App
Laura McQuarrie — February 13, 2014 — Tech
References: sesameworkshop.org & mashable
Since the incredibly addictive Flappy Bird app has been deleted from app stores just this past week, there are tons of spoofs that are swooping in to get a piece of the fame. Sesame Street has introduced its own funny twist on the game, called 'Flappy Bert.'
In the game, Bert is carried by a blue bird through a series of pipes. Just like the original game, it's challenging, but incredibly addictive. When the bird collides with a pipe, causing Bert to fall to the ground, he cries out for his friend Ernie. If you do manage to score a point, Bert giggles.
Since the highly difficult original Flappy Bird game was so popular, it seems fitting that Sesame Street has not made it any easier for kids, or any of the adults who will try it out.
In the game, Bert is carried by a blue bird through a series of pipes. Just like the original game, it's challenging, but incredibly addictive. When the bird collides with a pipe, causing Bert to fall to the ground, he cries out for his friend Ernie. If you do manage to score a point, Bert giggles.
Since the highly difficult original Flappy Bird game was so popular, it seems fitting that Sesame Street has not made it any easier for kids, or any of the adults who will try it out.
Trend Themes
1. Spoof Mobile Games - Opportunity for developers to create spoofs of popular mobile games that capitalize on the original's popularity.
2. Adaptive Children's Apps - Innovative games that challenge and engage children while incorporating familiar characters, like Sesame Street's 'Flappy Bert.'
3. Addictive Gameplay Mechanics - Developing games with challenging and addictive mechanics that keep players engaged and coming back for more, similar to 'Flappy Bert.'
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Gaming - Opportunity for mobile gaming companies to develop spoof games and capture the userbase seeking similar experiences to the popular 'Flappy Bird.'
2. Children's Entertainment - Using familiar characters and adapting popular games like 'Flappy Bird' into children's apps presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the children's entertainment sector.
3. App Development - Developers can incorporate addictive gameplay mechanics into their apps to create engaging experiences that keep users hooked, as seen in 'Flappy Bert.'
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