Last year, Flappy Bird was an unexpected internet sensation. The simple yet frustrating game became hugely popular with mobile gamers, and it was downloaded over 50 million times. It was not long before the developer pulled the game from the app marketplace, but the game was eventually re-released. Now, it will live on in the form of an arcade pokie developed by Bay Tek.

Bay Tek has entered into in an agreement with Vietnam-based GEARS Studio, which will make Flappy Bird into pay-to-play game for arcades and various venues in the amusements sector. To start, BayTek has development a skill-based game using the iconic gameplay and simplistic graphics of Flappy Bird. Just like in the original game, players must navigate their way between pipes by repeatedly tapping a button to make the bird fly.

When the bird touches any surface, the player must start over. The player earns points based on the number of pipes through which it successful flies. “We are thrilled to be working in partnership with .GEARS Studio,” said Gaetan Philippon, Bay Tek Games’ CEO. “Flappy Bird is a popular and much talked about app. We look forward to launching this game with a price point that all can enjoy.”

This game will certainly be a money-maker for Bay Tek. Flappy Bird is one of the most addictive mobile games, as it requires players to demonstrate patience and skill. If players have to insert coins every time they lose a life, we imagine that Flappy Bird will be one of the most profitable arcade games of all time. Bay Tek will begin shipping production units of the new Flappy Bird arcade game later this year.

We are very excited to give this new game a spin.

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