The problem flappy-frog solves
Flappy Frog aims to bring the fun and simplicity of classic mobile games to the blockchain, creating a truly decentralized gaming experience. Unlike traditional play-to-earn games that often struggle with sustainability, Flappy Frog introduces a balanced economy where 60% of in-game revenue goes to a community treasury and 40% to developers. This approach ensures long-term growth while directly rewarding player skill and dedication. The game's focus on quick, addictive gameplay makes it perfect for viral growth, tapping into the core idea that mini apps should be simple, fun, and highly shareable.
Players can enjoy up to 5 games per day, with their highest score being saved to the leaderboard (currently off-chain). Once a player uses all their lives, they have the option to continue by paying the equivalent of $1 in ETH, with 60% of this amount going to the treasury that will be awarded as a prize to the top-ranked player. For now, announcements regarding treasury payouts will be made on Warpcast, keeping the community informed as the project evolves..
Challenges we ran into
So far, the development of Flappy Frog has been relatively smooth. We chose Phaser.js for the game engine, which allowed us to quickly prototype and polish the gameplay experience. For the blockchain layer, we opted for Base to benefit from fast, low-cost transactions, perfectly aligning with the need for quick and responsive gameplay.
The real challenges lie ahead, as we plan to make the leaderboard fully on-chain and introduce smart contract-powered tournaments, moving closer to full decentralization.
Next release could be include:
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add switch chain directly into the game (base/base-sepolia)
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possibility of creating NFT reward tokens for top-ranking players, adding another layer of competition and exclusivity. This could allow us to reward not just the top spot, but also other highly ranked players, increasing player engagement and loyalty.
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evaluating whether to allow cumulative scores over time or reset them periodically to keep the competition fresh.
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potential creation of a dedicated Flappy Frog token, which could add even more depth to the in-game economy and open up new opportunities for community participation.
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60/40 revenue split could also be revisited as the project grows, ensuring a fair balance between player rewards and developer sustainability.
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