Flybirds - A Game for Art Collectors
- 50k USDC + 1 Moonbird
- Trademark requested
Flybirds is an original video game, designed just for Moonbirds and inspired by the CC0 art movement. In this game, players step into the feathers of the Moonbird - the universe's unique art collector. For Moonbirds holders and the general public. Game will ship for iPhone, Android, and Mac/PC in browser.
About the project
Flybirds is an original video game, designed just for Moonbirds and inspired by the CC0 art movement. In this game, players step into the feathers of the Moonbird - the universe's unique art collector. For Moonbirds holders and the general public. Game will ship for iPhone, Android, and Mac/PC in browser.
Mission alignment
- Create experiences or products which directly benefit holders
- Elevate Moonbirds and Mythics within the web3 community
- Promote the Moonbirds and Mythics brand beyond web3
Community backers
What is it?
Flybirds is an original video game, designed just for Moonbirds and inspired by the CC0 art movement. In this game, players step into the feathers of the Moonbird - the universe's unique art collector. Players glide through a beautiful, magical forest - collecting works of art, Moonbirds eggs and shiny things.
All pieces from the Diamond Exhibition are collectible in this demo. Once collected, art is viewable in HD within the game and iPhone app. Links to artist, work of art, and OpenSea collection are presented - transporting players to the web to learn more and collect.
How does it benefit the Moonbirds and Mythics holder community?
• Brings brand-new gaming utility to the Moonbirds collection
• Captures attention and engages Moonbirds holders and new fans
• Directly promotes artists, works of art, and OpenSea collections
• iPhone app is an innovative way to collect and view PROOF art
• Furthers Moonbirds' reputation as a leading creative and technical project
• Establishes Moonbirds as a recognizable brand in mobile games
Physical / Digital
Every Moonbird has a physical counterpart, its human holder. Explore this in-game.
About the team
Kwik is a game designer and programmer, with 36 shipped titles over a 20+ year career in the games business. Team also includes a highly skilled Unity game programmer; 3D artists and animators; and an operations manager.
The Moonbirds CC0 announcement inspired the game design and formation of our team. Moonbirds is an incredible IP and we are thankful to have a chance to build games on it!
Community Backers
Holo, Gribbz, Wayne, emmitt_art, Axu
Product strategy
Take Flybirds from prototype to finished product, and ship it on iOS, Android and Web. Looking to make an original, hit game - among the best on the App Stores.
Key Features:
• Generative Gameplay - generative art + daily content
• 3D Moonbirds ready for games - all 10k Moonbirds
• Promote artists, art and collections - showcase and link to
• Art Collection Metagame - complete collections, earn rewards
• Special Events - gaming events for Moonbirds and beyond
Estimated Timeline:
4 Months (Oct 2023 - Feb 2024)
Stage 1 - First 30 Days
Launch Web game, iOS App to Public Beta, events for Moonbirds community
Stage 2 - First 60 Days
Launch iOS App 1.0; introduce Moonbirds to new players; build Generative Gameplay features
Stage 3 - 60 to 120 Days
Launch Android App; Build, measure and learn; New features and experiments
Marketing:
Capturing and holding attention with a game is a hard problem! Here is our approach to solving it:
First - make a GREAT product so the game spreads by word-of-mouth
Second - launch as a traditional iPhone, Android and web game to cover 80-90% of the world's devices
Third - win the hearts and minds of Moonbirds with a game *so good* the community wants to help spread the word!
Events & Fresh Content:
Holding events for Moonbirds holders to perfect a competition model, then expanding to new communities, with a focus on those who might collect Moonbirds. Keep the game fresh with daily levels, adding new content for new art collections.
What are the risks?
Risk: web3 gaming schemes - attracting financial degens; cryptocurrency scams; various scams and Ponzi schemes
Mitigation: no cryptocurrency, no minting from game, no wallet connect on mobile devices. Limiting web3 features also enables us to publish the game on all traditional gaming markets.
Risk: what if the team lacks capability to finish the game?
Mitigation: the core gameplay has been prototyped to demonstrate operational qualities on Web and mobile devices. Hard challenges were tackled first - this operational prototype stands as proof.
Risk: Moonbirds is CC0 and creative control is in the hands of creators… what if we create story or lore which contradict the principles of Moonbirds?
Mitigation: the game design will stick to the simple principles one can observe about Moonbirds and avoid story development or complicated lore.
What will the money actually be spent on? Do you expect any other money to come in related to this project, e.g. revenues?
Budget: $50k USDC for a team of 4-6 people for 4 months
Game Development Team:
• Game Designer & Producer
• 2 Senior Unity Developers
• 2-3 Artist & Animators
• 1 Operations Manager (everything else)
Budget Breakdown:
Design $9k, Engineering $22k, 3D Art & Animation $12k
Operations $5k, Software & Expenses $2k
Revenue streams include:
1. In app purchases - traditional IAP for coins and collectibles
2. Sponsorships - integrated sponsorships (optional)
3. Advertising - limited; no annoying mobile ads (optional)
Future Gaming Platforms:
Design and engineer the product with Mac, PC, Steam, Nintendo, XBox and PlayStation in mind. Imagine flying your Moonbird around with a console controller!
Thank you, Lunar Society. Your generous givings ignite the magic into existence!
Play now:
https://cczerogames.com/flybirds