# GiraffeGaffe — Addictive sidescrolling action

> Addictive side-scrolling action game with a giraffe escaping a zoo. (iPhone/iPad app by One Fat Giraffe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giraffegaffe/id703296797 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [One Fat Giraffe](https://appshunter.io/developer/702713050)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giraffegaffe/id703296797/reviews.md

## What is GiraffeGaffe?

Float, dodge, and flick your way to freedom! Help one determined giraffe escape the zoo in a hot-air balloon held up by three brave balloons.

One touch is all it takes: hold to rise, release to sink, and weave through an endless sky of mountains, storm clouds, tornados, and very angry birds. How far can you fly?

EASY TO FLY, HARD TO MASTER
• Intuitive one-touch control — play with one thumb
• Hand-inked cartoon world that shifts from sunny skies to jungle, volcano, and beyond
• Every run has its own rhythm: hazard storms, quiet breathers, and mountains of every size
• Balloons are your lives — lose all three and the escape is over

FOUR POWER-UPS
• Shield — bubble up and barge through
• Clock — slow the whole world down
• Kinesis — freeze a hazard, then fling it away with a flick
• Plane — 15 leaves transforms you into a laser-firing flying ace

AND MORE
• Collect leaves to climb the leaderboards
• Game Center achievements and worldwide rankings
• Plays fully offline — perfect for the commute
• Family-friendly (ages 4+)

Strap in, hold on, and fly far, far away.

Follow @onefatgiraffe • www.onefatgiraffe.com

## Key features

- Intuitive one-touch controls
- Four unique power-ups
- Shoot hazards with stars
- Slow time ability
- Interact with objects
- Infinitely spanning world
- Game Center leaderboard

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Leaves | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Leaves | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Leaves | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giraffegaffe/id703296797/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cheerful and fun game

*2015-04-28*

Cute graphics and addictive! This kept my nieces attention for over and hour in one sitting ! Great game !

### 4/5 — Nice!

*2015-02-24*

Super cute game! Love the graphics, the characters and the smooth gameplay.

### 5/5 — Challenging

*2015-01-30*

The game is challenging and addicting 😙

### 5/5 — Love it

*2014-11-13*

This game is so much fun! It has great graphics and is totally addictive.

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2014-10-09*

Fun game with a lot going on. Nice cartoony graphics.

### 5/5 — Nice game

*2014-09-29*

Another great replication of Flappy Bird. It's a lot more interesting and graphics a lot nicer. Great game, I love it. Thanks ;)

### 5/5 — ❤️

*2014-09-21*

I love this game sooo much ! The artwork is just ❤️ 
I can't stop to play !

### 5/5 — So amazing game, addict one

*2014-08-29*

Absolutely amazing, some one likes Flappy Bird will love this, I sure. The developer has done a great job, keep moving! I’d like to see more your games, definitely.

### 5/5 — cool graphics and funny game

*2014-08-29*

really like the giraffe gaffe game, very colourful graphics and fun to play. would recommend.

### 5/5 — So much fun

*2014-07-07*

I love the art work as well and the short story line. I enjoyed this game very much.

## Frequently asked questions about GiraffeGaffe

### What is GiraffeGaffe?

GiraffeGaffe is a challenging side-scrolling action game where players help a giraffe escape a zoo by maneuvering a hot air balloon through various worlds.

### Does GiraffeGaffe have ads?

Yes, GiraffeGaffe contains advertisements. It is a free-to-play game supported by ads and offers in-app purchases.

### What are the controls like in GiraffeGaffe?

GiraffeGaffe features fun, easy-to-pick-up, intuitive one-touch controls, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.

### Can I play GiraffeGaffe offline?

The provided data does not specify whether GiraffeGaffe supports offline play. It does feature Game Center support for leaderboards.

### What age is GiraffeGaffe appropriate for?

GiraffeGaffe is rated 4+ age appropriate, designed to bring back the enjoyment of old-school games for a wide audience.

### How often is GiraffeGaffe updated?

The latest version, 2.0.0, was last updated on August 15, 2026. This indicates a recent update, though historical update frequency is not detailed.

### What devices can I play GiraffeGaffe on?

GiraffeGaffe is supported on iPhone and iPod devices, offering a classic gaming experience on Apple's mobile platforms.

### What are the power-ups in GiraffeGaffe?

GiraffeGaffe offers four unique power-ups to aid players in their escape, along with the ability to shoot hazards and slow down time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-08-19

Brand new gameplay look and feel!

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-15

GiraffeGaffe returns with iOS 26 support!

### 1.2.1 — 2017-03-07

Bug Fixes

### 1.2 — 2017-02-28

-iOS 10.0 compatibility

### 1.1.2 — 2014-12-06

iOS 8 compatibility fixes

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All apps by One Fat Giraffe: https://appshunter.io/developer/702713050

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*
