flinqe finga – Why?

Developing an app for several platforms is considerably more involved than it first appears. In practice, two separate versions often have to be built and maintained for Android and iOS – with correspondingly higher costs in time and money. For a long time we therefore deliberately focused on Android only, because:

• Lower entry costs:
  The Google Play Store is cheaper for developers (a one-time fee), whereas Apple charges an annual fee and imposes additional requirements.
• Share of revenue:
  On digital purchases Apple usually keeps up to 30 % commission, which can significantly affect a project's viability.
• More demanding review and approval process:
  Apps in the Apple App Store go through a noticeably stricter and often longer review process. Changes or updates can therefore be delayed.
• Higher overall effort across several platforms:
  Building an app for both systems usually means more development time, more testing and higher costs – especially in the early phase of a project.
• Focus on a fast start:
  Android offers more flexibility and a large user base worldwide, which is ideal for first optimising and refining an app.

👉 That is why flinqe finga is now launching on Android and the iPhone at the same time. The iPad will follow as soon as the control pad is comfortably within thumb reach on large screens too.

Quite simply: because less is often more 🙂 Retro games stand for what gaming was originally about: just start, have fun right away and challenge yourself.

• Get going instantly:
  No lengthy tutorial, no complicated menu – start the game and you're right in the thick of it. That is exactly the appeal of classic games.
• Short rounds, quick sense of achievement:
  You can jump in at any time and grab a new high score within seconds. Perfect for short breaks or simply “just one more round”.
• Ideal on the go:
  Whether on the train🚆, in the waiting room, before falling asleep😴 … or even on the loo 🚽😂 Retro and casual games are made exactly for that: short, flexible and playable anytime.
• Simple, clear gameplay:
  No cluttered graphics, no complex rules – just a game you understand at once and can master better and better.
• The high score takes centre stage:
  Instead of endless features it's about the essentials: getting better, surpassing yourself and cracking your own record.

👉 In short: a retro game fits into your day – not the other way around. Fast, uncomplicated and just right for in between.

I failed to become a millionaire for 60 years. If from the day of release there are about 193 downloads per day, I'll be a millionaire exactly at 70 😂

JOKING ASIDE

• Something should remain:
  I have planted several trees and have four grown-up children, but no APP yet 😄
• Give something away:
  I would like to give my beloved wife a fantastic holiday.
• Cover the costs
  If becoming a millionaire by 70 and a trip for the love of my life should not work out, it would still be nice if at least a few people enjoy the app and it thereby covers its costs for me.😄

👉 In short: buy it, give it away, spread the word - play the APP and collect high scores!

The app can of course be played by anyone on Earth. It's just that the texts you type in are mostly in German.

• The game manual:
  I have made it available in both English and German.
• Phrases and texts:
  These are mostly in German, but could of course be played by anyone on Earth without any knowledge of German.
• User interface:
  This too is only available in German, but in my view that shouldn't be a problem, since the manual is also available in English.

👉 In short: don't overthink it, just play.

I recently gave up a very time-consuming task / role, so now I have more time.
👉 In short: because I can.