Show HN: Flappy Bird in Google Sheets Using Only Formulas

Category: other

Tags: google-sheets, game, formulas, hack, spreadsheet

Score: 5.7/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 2, Utility: 3)

A creative implementation of Flappy Bird entirely within Google Sheets using only cell formulas, conditional formatting, and an unpatched server-side validation trick, without any Apps Script. It demonstrates the unexpected computational capabilities of spreadsheet formulas and serves as an impressive hack for entertainment and educational purposes.

Target audience: curious developers, spreadsheet enthusiasts, educators, and hobbyist hackers

Repository: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mOuI3Jrwf08PWaYu6u-WTQlnvBNnGg73eAhePu_jxUU/edit

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