Clarity first
Readable obstacles, friendly colors, and instant feedback on every tap.
A tiny dash with a big heart
CluckDash is a playful chicken game designed around clarity, fairness, and lightness. We keep controls crisp, sessions short, and rewards understandable — so every run feels like a small win.
- Simple by design: tap, weave, celebrate.
- Truly free: This is a free, simple game that requires no financial cost.
- Friendly to devices: small install, smooth on older phones.
Design principles
The pillars we stuck to while shaping CluckDash — clarity, fairness, and lightness at every step.
Fair play
No pay-to-win shortcuts. Skill and timing shape scores — not purchases.
Lightweight
Small install, optimized textures, and considerate battery use.
Offline friendly
Core sessions run without signal. Progress syncs when you’re back online.
Accessible
Visible focus states, keyboard-friendly UI, and motion-respectful effects.
Fun over grind
Short sessions, honest rewards, and playful cosmetics with zero pressure.
Origins & timeline
How a small idea turned into CluckDash — a cheerful dash built for clarity, fairness, and lightness.
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• Concept sketch A feather meets a lane
We sketched a playful lane with readable silhouettes and quick taps. The goal was simple: fun in a minute, not a manual.
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• Prototype Tap, weave, laugh
The first prototype proved the core loop: tap to dash, swipe to weave. Short, readable sessions made smiles automatic.
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• Balancing pass Fairness tuning
We trimmed frustration spikes and kept victories earned. Cosmetics stayed cosmetic — no pay-to-win, ever.
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• Lightness push Small install, big heart
Asset budgets, texture atlases, and adaptive effects made the app gentle on storage and battery.
Craft choices
Under the hood, CluckDash favors clarity and performance. Here are a few choices that keep it light and fair.
Crisp controls
Large touch targets, forgiving swipe windows, and clean timing cues make inputs reliable.
- One-hand reach zones
- Predictable swipe lanes
- Haptics where available
Performance first
Frame pacing tuned, low overdraw layers, and adaptive effects to keep the run smooth on older devices.
- Texture atlases
- Lazy asset streaming
- Battery-friendly loops
Lean assets
Tight budgets and shared palettes keep the app small without losing charm.
- Shared color ramps
- Lossy where safe
- Reused VFX motifs
Accessible by default
Visible focus, keyboard-friendly navigation, and motion-respectful effects out of the box.
- Focus rings that pop
- Color contrast checks
- Prefers-reduced-motion
Team notes
A tiny crew that likes tidy loops, readable lanes, and smiles per minute.
Aria — gameplay
We tuned lanes for readable rhythms. The goal: make every dodge feel fair and learnable.
— Aria
Nikhil — performance
Texture atlases and careful frame pacing keep older phones comfy. Smooth first, fancy second.
— Nikhil
Mila — accessibility
Clear focus rings, motion-respectful animations, and big tap targets by default.
— Mila
Player-friendly policies
Clear promises we hold ourselves to — so your runs stay light, fair, and fun.
Truly free
This is a free, simple game that requires no financial cost. No energy timers, no paygates.
- Core gameplay unlocked from the start
- Cosmetics stay cosmetic
Offline friendly
Runs work without a connection. Progress syncs when you’re back online.
- Session XP cached locally
- No always-on requirement
Privacy first
We collect only what’s essential to keep the run smooth and secure.
- Clear settings and controls
- No surprise fees or dark patterns
Ads, kept minimal
Optional and skippable; they never block your score or access to perks.
- No forced mid-run interstitials
- Clear opt-in moments only
Press kit highlights
Logos, screenshots, and a one-page fact sheet for quick coverage. Free to use with attribution to CluckDash.
Logo pack
Primary/mono marks (PNG/SVG) and clearspace rules.
- Light & dark variants
- Minimum size guide
Screenshots
Curated set for articles and store features.
- 1080×1920 portrait
- Caption notes included
Fact sheet (one-pager)
Key details: genre, platform, contact, and brand notes.
- Attribution line
- Brand color values
Usage: Please credit “CluckDash” and link to the homepage. Do not alter logos beyond scale or color variant provided.
Accessibility notes
We aim for comfortable play: visible focus, motion-respectful effects, readable contrast, and helpful labels.
Visible focus
All interactive elements show a bold, high-contrast focus ring that’s easy to track.
- Keyboard-friendly navigation
- Focus states across menus
Respects motion
When prefers-reduced-motion is on, decorative effects pause and transitions simplify.
- No mandatory camera shake
- Subtle, optional feedback
Readable contrast
UI colors are checked against common guidelines to stay legible in bright and dim light.
- Large text meets high contrast
- Clear icon silhouettes
Helpful labels
Meaningful aria-* labels and alt text provide context for assistive tech.
- Descriptive alt on visuals
- Landmarks for quick travel
Contact & support
Need a hand, found a bug, or want to say hi? Drop us a line — we usually reply within a couple of business days.
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