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{{Short description|American mobile game developer}}
{{original research|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Backflip Studios Inc.
| logo = backflip_studios_logo.png
| logo_size =
| type = Subsidiary
| foundation = April 2009
| defunct = {{End date and age|2019|10|24|2009|04||}}
| fate = Closed
| location = [[Boulder, Colorado]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| key_people = Julian Farrior ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]]) Dale Thoms ([[Chief technology officer|CTO]]) Tom Blind ([[Game design#Game designer|Lead Game Designer]])
| industry = [[Video game industry|Video games]]
| products = Games for [[video game console]]s, [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[Apple Inc.]] [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]
| revenue =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| num_employees = 100
| parent = [[Hasbro]] (70%)
| subsid =
| homepage = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007151326/https://www.backflipstudios.com|title=Archived official website}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Backflip Studios''' was an American [[mobile game]] [[video game developer|developer]] and [[Video game publisher|publisher]] based in Boulder, Colorado, United States.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/backflip-studios linkedin company profile]</ref> It was founded by Julian Farrior, Dale Thoms and Tom Blind in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=arn|url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/06/10/wwdc-2010-backflip-studios-success-and-upcoming-games|title=WWDC 2010: Backflip Studios' Success and Upcoming Games|date=June 10, 2010|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208061146/http://toucharcade.com/2010/06/10/wwdc-2010-backflip-studios-success-and-upcoming-games/|archive-date=February 8, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In August 2009, it was announced that the company had raised [[United States dollar|US]]$145,000 in funding to continue developing for the [[iOS|iPhone OS]].<ref>{{Cite web |first= Tameka|last=Kee|url=http://moconews.net/article/419-iphone-game-developer-backflip-studios-raises-145000-/moconews |title=game backflip raises money |access-date=2009-12-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807134658/http://moconews.net/article/419-iphone-game-developer-backflip-studios-raises-145000-/moconews/ |archive-date=2011-08-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Backflip Studios was best known for their free mobile game ''Paper Toss'', which has been downloaded over 50 million times.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bfs.papertoss&hl=en
| title = Paper Toss - Android Apps on Google Play
| website = play.google.com
| access-date = 2016-02-26
}}</ref> They are also widely known for ''[[Dragonvale]]'', with over 10 million downloads. In 2013, Backflip Studios sold a 70% stake in the company to Hasbro for $112 million in cash.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23626507/boulders-backflip-studios-sells-majority-stake-hasbro
| title = Boulder's Backflip Studios sells majority stake to Hasbro
| website = www.denverpost.com
| date = 9 July 2013
| access-date = 2016-02-26
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=38 Gaming Companies You Need to Know|url=https://builtin.com/gaming/gaming-companies|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Built In|language=en}}</ref>

The studio closed by Hasbro on October 24, 2019, laying off 86 employees. As a result, most of their apps or games were taken off the App Store and Google Play Store respectively. <ref>{{cite web|first=Dean|last=Takahashi|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/10/24/hasbro-shuts-down-backflip-studios-maker-of-mobile-game-dragonvale/|title=Hasbro closes Backflip, studio behind DragonVale and Transformers mobile games|website=[[VentureBeat]]|date=October 24, 2019|access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-25|title=Boulder-based Backflip Studios to close|url=https://www.dailycamera.com/2019/10/25/boulder-based-backflip-studios-to-close|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Boulder Daily Camera|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2019-10-25|title=Mobile developer, Backflip Studios closes for business|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/mobile-developer-backflip-studios-closes-for-business/|access-date=2021-07-13|magazine=MCV/DEVELOP|language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Games==

===''Ragdoll Blaster''===
''Ragdoll Blaster'' is a [[physics game]] in which players solve puzzles by shooting targets with rag dolls and a cannon.<ref>{{cite web|first=Keith|last=Andrew|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Ragdoll+Blaster/review.asp?c=13531|title=Pocket Gamer Ragdoll Blaster Review|website=pocketgamer.com|date=May 29, 2009|access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-06-03|title='Ragdoll Blaster' - A Fun Physics Game|url=https://toucharcade.com/2009/06/03/ragdoll-blaster-a-fun-physics-game/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=TouchArcade|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-01-13|title='Ragdoll Blaster 2' Screenshots Revealed|url=https://toucharcade.com/2010/01/13/ragdoll-blaster-2-screenshots-revealed/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=TouchArcade|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-02-21|title='Ragdoll Blaster 3' Review - The Cutest Way To Shoot Ragdolls Into Certain Death|url=https://toucharcade.com/2012/02/21/ragdoll-blaster-3-review/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=TouchArcade|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=App Store: избранное от Apple за последние недели|url=https://mobiltelefon.ru//post_1249890491.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=mobiltelefon.ru|language=ru}}</ref>

===''Paper Toss''===
''Paper Toss'' is a casual mobile game, set in an office. The player's objective is to flick a piece of paper into a bin. To make the game more challenging, there is a fan running in the space, thus the wind direction and speed are displayed, as they need to be accounted for when flicking the piece of paper. Players are scored on how many times they manage to toss the paper into the bin before missing. There are online leaderboards and different levels with varying distances away from the bin.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Snider|first=Mike|title=Embark on exploration in open-world game 'Seabeard'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/12/10/backflip-studios-launches-seabeard-game/20225945/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gunther|first=Cory|date=2013-04-09|title=Paper Toss 2.0 for Android hits the Play Store|url=https://androidcommunity.com/paper-toss-2-0-for-android-hits-the-play-store-20130409/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Android Community|language=en-US}}</ref>

A sequel titled ''Paper Toss: World Tour'' follows the same objective, but is set in different locations around the world. There are 8 different levels ranging in difficulty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2009/08/05/grab-your-passport-paper-toss-world-tour-now-available/ |title=touch arcade world tour review |publisher=Toucharcade.com |date=2009-08-05 |access-date=2011-11-20}}</ref> It was released exclusively on the iOS and was never ported to Android.

A follow-up of the original, ''Paper Toss 2.0'' (later retitled ''Paper Toss Boss'') also follows the same objective. The follow-up includes new locations, diverse objects to toss and special features. The new locations that appear in this game include a [[warehouse]], the Boss' Office where a sleepy boss lies, and an airport terminal. The number items apart from the paper ball, that are available have also increased with the option of using various food items and household objects and [[grenade]]s as well. The game also presents special new graphic features that were missing in the first version such as colleagues who can be hit with the paper balls or drawers, fish tanks and boxes that break open. Another speciality is the Intern level, where an intern carries the dustbin with himself as he slides across the office on his chair. Here, the player has to not only adjust the angle of the throw with the air current, but also time the intern's movement correctly to get the ball in. The game also features an achievement list which can be synced with [[Game Center]] and [[Google Play Games]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2011/12/14/paper-toss-20-review/|publisher=Gamezebo|title=Backflip Studios upgrades time wasting on iOS with Paper Toss 2.0|author=Mack, Christopher|date=December 14, 2011|access-date=July 8, 2014|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714133308/http://www.gamezebo.com/2011/12/14/paper-toss-20-review/|dead-url=yes}}</ref>

All three games have been removed from the app stores as of September 9, 2019 and are no longer supported.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paper Toss|url=http://www.backflipstudios.com/game/paper-toss/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913090646/http://www.backflipstudios.com/game/paper-toss/|archive-date=2019-09-13|website=Backflip Studios|access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref>

===''Harbor Havoc 3D''===
''Harbor Havoc 3D'' is a simulation game in which players direct marine traffic to their proper ports.<ref>{{cite web|first= Fraser|last=Macinnes|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Harbor+Havoc+3D/review.asp?c=16788|title=Pocket Gamer Harbor Havoc Review|website=pocketgamer.com|date=November 20, 2009|access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref>

===''Ragdoll Blaster 2''===
''Ragdoll Blaster 2'' is a physics game in which players solve puzzles by shooting targets with rag dolls and a cannon. It is the sequel of Ragdoll Blaster.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/03/01/ragdoll-blaster-2-propels-head-first-into-the-appstore |title=Touch Arcade Ragdoll Blaster 2 Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124030600/http://toucharcade.com/2010/03/01/ragdoll-blaster-2-propels-head-first-into-the-appstore/ |archive-date=2012-01-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''Strike Knight''===
''Strike Knight'' was a simulation game which is based on real life puck bowling arcade games of the 80s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/05/17/backflip-studios-releases-free-strike-knight |title=Touch Arcade Strike Knight Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202035558/http://toucharcade.com/2010/05/17/backflip-studios-releases-free-strike-knight/ |archive-date=2012-02-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''Graffiti Ball''===
''Graffiti Ball'' is a physics game which is based around a graffiti theme. You have to draw lines on a wall to get a [[bouncing ball]] to each level's exit point as quickly as possible.<ref>[http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Graffiti+Ball/news.asp?c=22035 Pocket Gamer Graffiti Ball Review]</ref>

===''Tunnel Shoot''===
''Tunnel Shoot'' is a shooter developed by Backflip Studios and Team Phobic. In Tunnel Shoot, you pilot a ship down an endless, colorful, vector-drawn tunnel filled with obstacles and enemies.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tunnel-shoot-review |title=148 Apps Tunnel Shoot Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216064303/http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tunnel-shoot-review/ |archive-date=2012-02-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''NinJump''===
''NinJump'' is a climber game. The player, as a [[ninja]], climbs up the walls on the sides of the screen while dodging protruding objects and attacking things in the air.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.148apps.com/news/ninjump-climbs-app-store |title=148 Apps NinJump Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103215921/http://www.148apps.com/news/ninjump-climbs-app-store/ |archive-date=2012-01-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''Army of Darkness: Defense''===
{{main|Army of Darkness: Defense}}
''[[Army of Darkness: Defense]]'' is a casual castle defense game based on the MGM classic movie, in which you play Ash, a time-traveling, evil-fighting, S-Mart sales clerk as you defend Lord Arthur's castle and the Necronomicon from the oncoming hordes of evil undead.

===''DragonVale''===
{{main|DragonVale}}
''DragonVale'' is a breeding simulation application in which players design a dragon park and display dragons that they breed in habitats in order to earn 'dragoncash' and gems. Dragons earn dragoncash while staying in their habitat. Different dragons earn at different rates depending upon their type and level. Dragoncash can be used to upgrade a park with new islands, habitats, and decorations. It can also be used to buy and grow 'treats' which the player can feed to their dragons in order to level them up, resulting in them earning a higher rate of dragoncash. Currently the game has a maximum park level of 180; and there is a total dragon count of 841, decoration count of 562, and island count of 40, excluding special larger islands. The game also has an online aspect in that players can add friends who they can send gifts to and breed dragons with. Backflip later added another realm to the game called the 'Rift' which players could use to collect dragons with animated 'traits' which produced a new currency called 'Etherium' which is used in the Rift to expand the player's 'Riftspace' . The game is now developed by [[DECA Games]] and continues to run to this day under their development.
DragonVale spawned many spin-off games made by Backflip Studios including: [[Backflip Studios#Dragonvale Wings|Dragonvale Wings]], an endurance side-scroller mobile game, [[Backflip Studios#Dragonvale World|Dragonvale World]], a now defunct sequel to Dragonvale with 3D graphics, and Dragonvale Pop, a puzzle game.

===''Buganoids''===
''Buganoids'' is an action arcade game where you play as a little astronaut and shoot bugs on each planet.

===''NinJump Deluxe''===
''NinJump Deluxe'' is an action game and the sequel of ''NinJump''. The player, as a ninja, climbing up walls on the sides of the screen while dodging protruding objects and attacking things in the air. This version has three new levels.

===''Backflip Slots''===
''Backflip Slots'' is a casino slot machine game in which you win cash, prizes and use bonus buddies. It also has the appearances of characters from other Backflip Studios games.

===''Mahjongg Dimensions''===
''Mahjongg Dimensions'' is a puzzle game in which you have to match images and clear the blocks as quickly as possible.

===''Shape Shift''===
''Shape Shift'' is a simulation puzzle game in which you swap shapes with the same colors in unlimited levels.

===''Solitaire by Backflip''===
''Solitaire by Backflip'' is a solitaire simulation game in which you can play Vegas style, or traditional one and three card draw Solitaire. It's complete with different card themes, like Ragdoll Blaster, and a prizes display case.

===''Ragdoll Blaster 3''===
''Ragdoll Blaster 3'' is a physics game in which players solve puzzles by shooting targets with rag dolls and a cannon. It's the third installment of the Ragdoll Blaster franchise.

===''Gizmonauts''===
''Gizmonauts'' is similar to Dragonvale, in that the player breeds, feeds and battles with bots instead of dragons.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/gizmonauts/ Rise of the Collectible iPhone Robots] {{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028185436/https://kotaku.com/gizmonauts/|date=2012-10-28}}</ref>

===''Outworded''===
''Outworded'' is a [[word search]] game with both single player and multiplayer game modes. Puzzle’s difficulty settings increase the puzzle’s size. Multiplayer mode allows players to challenge friends to see who can solve puzzles the fastest.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.148apps.com/reviews/outworded-review/ | title=Outworded Review | 148Apps }}</ref>

===''Ferno''===
''Ferno'' is a simulation game where you move your piece around a dark space-like board and collect orange flaming bolts to grow your piece, and your score. With 10 waves of fiery madness, you can grow your way to the top spot in the leaderboards.

===''Dragonvale Wings''===
''Dragonvale Wings'' is a flight simulation game, similar to the hit "Flappy Bird", where you play a young fire dragon from Dragonvale. Navigate your way through the floating islands, collecting coins and gems for more points.

===''NinJump Smash''===
''NinJump Smash'' is an arcade style game where you play as the famous NinJump ninja, breaking through walls to reach the highest score.

=== ''DragonVale World'' ===
''DragonVale World'' was an offshoot of the popular ''[[DragonVale]]'' game. It featured many of the same aspects as Dragonvale but with different dragons. Players can expand and decorate their park to their liking, collecting rare dragons by breeding and buying, constructing buildings and habitats to generate more wealth. The game was discontinued when Backflip Studios was closed in 2019.

=== ''Band Together'' ===
''Band Together'' is a puzzle game set inside a cardboard box. You try to keep little cardboard creatures, named "Bandies", alive during different obstacles like thumbtacks or baseballs. You lead the creatures through the level trying to keep them alive. The game outlines a curious child's life who is experimenting with the little beings. The Bandies come in different forms, being in their normal form, sleeping, or with a candle upon its head.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

=== ''Spellfall: Puzzle Adventure'' ===
''Spellfall'' is an RPG-styled tile-matching puzzle game where the player casts magical spells to defeat evil monsters and upgrade their weapons and gear by equipping Runes, a type of item that can give the player a sort of advantage by its boosting stats. It was available for both the iOS and Android platforms. It could be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, released on August 13, 2014. The iOS version can be played on the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad while the Android version can be played on any modern tablet or phone running Android.

== Awards ==
In 2012, Backflip Studios was recognized by 9News KUSA Denver as one of "50 Colorado Companies to Watch".<ref>{{Citation|last=BackflipStudios|title=Backflip Studios on 9News "50 Colorado Companies To Watch"|date=2012-06-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuG2pu3Fv_w|access-date=2016-02-26}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>

Apple recognized DragonVale as the #1 Top Grossing iPad app and the #4 Top Grossing iPhone app of 2012.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = http://www.backflipstudios.com/about/
| title = About – Backflip Studios
| website = www.backflipstudios.com
| access-date = 2016-02-26
| archive-date = 2016-03-09
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160309204307/http://www.backflipstudios.com/about/
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120118091617/http://www.backflipstudios.com/ Official website]

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Backflip Studios

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{{Short description|American mobile game developer}}
{{original research|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Backflip Studios Inc.
| logo = backflip_studios_logo.png
| logo_size =
| type = Subsidiary
| foundation = April 2009
| defunct = {{End date and age|2019|10|24|2009|04||}}
| fate = Closed
| location = [[Boulder, Colorado]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| key_people = Julian Farrior ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]]) Dale Thoms ([[Chief technology officer|CTO]]) Tom Blind ([[Game design#Game designer|Lead Game Designer]])
| industry = [[Video game industry|Video games]]
| products = Games for [[video game console]]s, [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[Apple Inc.]] [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]
| revenue =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| num_employees = 100
| parent = [[Hasbro]] (70%)
| subsid =
| homepage = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007151326/https://www.backflipstudios.com|title=Archived official website}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Backflip Studios''' was an American [[mobile game]] [[video game developer|developer]] and [[Video game publisher|publisher]] based in Boulder, Colorado, United States.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/backflip-studios linkedin company profile]</ref> It was founded by Julian Farrior, Dale Thoms and Tom Blind in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=arn|url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/06/10/wwdc-2010-backflip-studios-success-and-upcoming-games|title=WWDC 2010: Backflip Studios' Success and Upcoming Games|date=June 10, 2010|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208061146/http://toucharcade.com/2010/06/10/wwdc-2010-backflip-studios-success-and-upcoming-games/|archive-date=February 8, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In August 2009, it was announced that the company had raised [[United States dollar|US]]$145,000 in funding to continue developing for the [[iOS|iPhone OS]].<ref>{{Cite web |first= Tameka|last=Kee|url=http://moconews.net/article/419-iphone-game-developer-backflip-studios-raises-145000-/moconews |title=game backflip raises money |access-date=2009-12-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807134658/http://moconews.net/article/419-iphone-game-developer-backflip-studios-raises-145000-/moconews/ |archive-date=2011-08-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Backflip Studios was best known for their free mobile game ''Paper Toss'', which has been downloaded over 50 million times.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bfs.papertoss&hl=en
| title = Paper Toss - Android Apps on Google Play
| website = play.google.com
| access-date = 2016-02-26
}}</ref> They are also widely known for ''[[Dragonvale]]'', with over 10 million downloads. In 2013, Backflip Studios sold a 70% stake in the company to Hasbro for $112 million in cash.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23626507/boulders-backflip-studios-sells-majority-stake-hasbro
| title = Boulder's Backflip Studios sells majority stake to Hasbro
| website = www.denverpost.com
| date = 9 July 2013
| access-date = 2016-02-26
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=38 Gaming Companies You Need to Know|url=https://builtin.com/gaming/gaming-companies|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Built In|language=en}}</ref>

The studio closed by Hasbro on October 24, 2019. As a result, most of their apps or games were taken off the App Store and Google Play Store respectively. <ref>{{cite web|first=Dean|last=Takahashi|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/10/24/hasbro-shuts-down-backflip-studios-maker-of-mobile-game-dragonvale/|title=Hasbro closes Backflip, studio behind DragonVale and Transformers mobile games|website=[[VentureBeat]]|date=October 24, 2019|access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-25|title=Boulder-based Backflip Studios to close|url=https://www.dailycamera.com/2019/10/25/boulder-based-backflip-studios-to-close|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Boulder Daily Camera|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2019-10-25|title=Mobile developer, Backflip Studios closes for business|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/business-news/mobile-developer-backflip-studios-closes-for-business/|access-date=2021-07-13|magazine=MCV/DEVELOP|language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Games==

===''Ragdoll Blaster''===
''Ragdoll Blaster'' is a [[physics game]] in which players solve puzzles by shooting targets with rag dolls and a cannon.<ref>{{cite web|first=Keith|last=Andrew|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Ragdoll+Blaster/review.asp?c=13531|title=Pocket Gamer Ragdoll Blaster Review|website=pocketgamer.com|date=May 29, 2009|access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-06-03|title='Ragdoll Blaster' - A Fun Physics Game|url=https://toucharcade.com/2009/06/03/ragdoll-blaster-a-fun-physics-game/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=TouchArcade|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-01-13|title='Ragdoll Blaster 2' Screenshots Revealed|url=https://toucharcade.com/2010/01/13/ragdoll-blaster-2-screenshots-revealed/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=TouchArcade|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-02-21|title='Ragdoll Blaster 3' Review - The Cutest Way To Shoot Ragdolls Into Certain Death|url=https://toucharcade.com/2012/02/21/ragdoll-blaster-3-review/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=TouchArcade|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=App Store: избранное от Apple за последние недели|url=https://mobiltelefon.ru//post_1249890491.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=mobiltelefon.ru|language=ru}}</ref>

===''Paper Toss''===
''Paper Toss'' is a casual mobile game, set in an office. The player's objective is to flick a piece of paper into a bin. To make the game more challenging, there is a fan running in the space, thus the wind direction and speed are displayed, as they need to be accounted for when flicking the piece of paper. Players are scored on how many times they manage to toss the paper into the bin before missing. There are online leaderboards and different levels with varying distances away from the bin.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Snider|first=Mike|title=Embark on exploration in open-world game 'Seabeard'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/12/10/backflip-studios-launches-seabeard-game/20225945/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gunther|first=Cory|date=2013-04-09|title=Paper Toss 2.0 for Android hits the Play Store|url=https://androidcommunity.com/paper-toss-2-0-for-android-hits-the-play-store-20130409/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Android Community|language=en-US}}</ref>

A sequel titled ''Paper Toss: World Tour'' follows the same objective, but is set in different locations around the world. There are 8 different levels ranging in difficulty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2009/08/05/grab-your-passport-paper-toss-world-tour-now-available/ |title=touch arcade world tour review |publisher=Toucharcade.com |date=2009-08-05 |access-date=2011-11-20}}</ref> It was released exclusively on the iOS and was never ported to Android.

A follow-up of the original, ''Paper Toss 2.0'' (later retitled ''Paper Toss Boss'') also follows the same objective. The follow-up includes new locations, diverse objects to toss and special features. The new locations that appear in this game include a [[warehouse]], the Boss' Office where a sleepy boss lies, and an airport terminal. The number items apart from the paper ball, that are available have also increased with the option of using various food items and household objects and [[grenade]]s as well. The game also presents special new graphic features that were missing in the first version such as colleagues who can be hit with the paper balls or drawers, fish tanks and boxes that break open. Another speciality is the Intern level, where an intern carries the dustbin with himself as he slides across the office on his chair. Here, the player has to not only adjust the angle of the throw with the air current, but also time the intern's movement correctly to get the ball in. The game also features an achievement list which can be synced with [[Game Center]] and [[Google Play Games]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2011/12/14/paper-toss-20-review/|publisher=Gamezebo|title=Backflip Studios upgrades time wasting on iOS with Paper Toss 2.0|author=Mack, Christopher|date=December 14, 2011|access-date=July 8, 2014|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714133308/http://www.gamezebo.com/2011/12/14/paper-toss-20-review/|dead-url=yes}}</ref>

All three games have been removed from the app stores as of September 9, 2019 and are no longer supported.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paper Toss|url=http://www.backflipstudios.com/game/paper-toss/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913090646/http://www.backflipstudios.com/game/paper-toss/|archive-date=2019-09-13|website=Backflip Studios|access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref>

===''Harbor Havoc 3D''===
''Harbor Havoc 3D'' is a simulation game in which players direct marine traffic to their proper ports.<ref>{{cite web|first= Fraser|last=Macinnes|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Harbor+Havoc+3D/review.asp?c=16788|title=Pocket Gamer Harbor Havoc Review|website=pocketgamer.com|date=November 20, 2009|access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref>

===''Ragdoll Blaster 2''===
''Ragdoll Blaster 2'' is a physics game in which players solve puzzles by shooting targets with rag dolls and a cannon. It is the sequel of Ragdoll Blaster.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/03/01/ragdoll-blaster-2-propels-head-first-into-the-appstore |title=Touch Arcade Ragdoll Blaster 2 Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124030600/http://toucharcade.com/2010/03/01/ragdoll-blaster-2-propels-head-first-into-the-appstore/ |archive-date=2012-01-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''Strike Knight''===
''Strike Knight'' was a simulation game which is based on real life puck bowling arcade games of the 80s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2010/05/17/backflip-studios-releases-free-strike-knight |title=Touch Arcade Strike Knight Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202035558/http://toucharcade.com/2010/05/17/backflip-studios-releases-free-strike-knight/ |archive-date=2012-02-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''Graffiti Ball''===
''Graffiti Ball'' is a physics game which is based around a graffiti theme. You have to draw lines on a wall to get a [[bouncing ball]] to each level's exit point as quickly as possible.<ref>[http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Graffiti+Ball/news.asp?c=22035 Pocket Gamer Graffiti Ball Review]</ref>

===''Tunnel Shoot''===
''Tunnel Shoot'' is a shooter developed by Backflip Studios and Team Phobic. In Tunnel Shoot, you pilot a ship down an endless, colorful, vector-drawn tunnel filled with obstacles and enemies.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tunnel-shoot-review |title=148 Apps Tunnel Shoot Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216064303/http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tunnel-shoot-review/ |archive-date=2012-02-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''NinJump''===
''NinJump'' is a climber game. The player, as a [[ninja]], climbs up the walls on the sides of the screen while dodging protruding objects and attacking things in the air.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.148apps.com/news/ninjump-climbs-app-store |title=148 Apps NinJump Review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103215921/http://www.148apps.com/news/ninjump-climbs-app-store/ |archive-date=2012-01-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===''Army of Darkness: Defense''===
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''[[Army of Darkness: Defense]]'' is a casual castle defense game based on the MGM classic movie, in which you play Ash, a time-traveling, evil-fighting, S-Mart sales clerk as you defend Lord Arthur's castle and the Necronomicon from the oncoming hordes of evil undead.

===''DragonVale''===
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''DragonVale'' is a breeding simulation application in which players design a dragon park and display dragons that they breed in habitats in order to earn 'dragoncash' and gems. Dragons earn dragoncash while staying in their habitat. Different dragons earn at different rates depending upon their type and level. Dragoncash can be used to upgrade a park with new islands, habitats, and decorations. It can also be used to buy and grow 'treats' which the player can feed to their dragons in order to level them up, resulting in them earning a higher rate of dragoncash. Currently the game has a maximum park level of 180; and there is a total dragon count of 841, decoration count of 562, and island count of 40, excluding special larger islands. The game also has an online aspect in that players can add friends who they can send gifts to and breed dragons with. Backflip later added another realm to the game called the 'Rift' which players could use to collect dragons with animated 'traits' which produced a new currency called 'Etherium' which is used in the Rift to expand the player's 'Riftspace' . The game is now developed by [[DECA Games]] and continues to run to this day under their development.
DragonVale spawned many spin-off games made by Backflip Studios including: [[Backflip Studios#Dragonvale Wings|Dragonvale Wings]], an endurance side-scroller mobile game, [[Backflip Studios#Dragonvale World|Dragonvale World]], a now defunct sequel to Dragonvale with 3D graphics, and Dragonvale Pop, a puzzle game.

===''Buganoids''===
''Buganoids'' is an action arcade game where you play as a little astronaut and shoot bugs on each planet.

===''NinJump Deluxe''===
''NinJump Deluxe'' is an action game and the sequel of ''NinJump''. The player, as a ninja, climbing up walls on the sides of the screen while dodging protruding objects and attacking things in the air. This version has three new levels.

===''Backflip Slots''===
''Backflip Slots'' is a casino slot machine game in which you win cash, prizes and use bonus buddies. It also has the appearances of characters from other Backflip Studios games.

===''Mahjongg Dimensions''===
''Mahjongg Dimensions'' is a puzzle game in which you have to match images and clear the blocks as quickly as possible.

===''Shape Shift''===
''Shape Shift'' is a simulation puzzle game in which you swap shapes with the same colors in unlimited levels.

===''Solitaire by Backflip''===
''Solitaire by Backflip'' is a solitaire simulation game in which you can play Vegas style, or traditional one and three card draw Solitaire. It's complete with different card themes, like Ragdoll Blaster, and a prizes display case.

===''Ragdoll Blaster 3''===
''Ragdoll Blaster 3'' is a physics game in which players solve puzzles by shooting targets with rag dolls and a cannon. It's the third installment of the Ragdoll Blaster franchise.

===''Gizmonauts''===
''Gizmonauts'' is similar to Dragonvale, in that the player breeds, feeds and battles with bots instead of dragons.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/gizmonauts/ Rise of the Collectible iPhone Robots] {{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028185436/https://kotaku.com/gizmonauts/|date=2012-10-28}}</ref>

===''Outworded''===
''Outworded'' is a [[word search]] game with both single player and multiplayer game modes. Puzzle’s difficulty settings increase the puzzle’s size. Multiplayer mode allows players to challenge friends to see who can solve puzzles the fastest.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.148apps.com/reviews/outworded-review/ | title=Outworded Review | 148Apps }}</ref>

===''Ferno''===
''Ferno'' is a simulation game where you move your piece around a dark space-like board and collect orange flaming bolts to grow your piece, and your score. With 10 waves of fiery madness, you can grow your way to the top spot in the leaderboards.

===''Dragonvale Wings''===
''Dragonvale Wings'' is a flight simulation game, similar to the hit "Flappy Bird", where you play a young fire dragon from Dragonvale. Navigate your way through the floating islands, collecting coins and gems for more points.

===''NinJump Smash''===
''NinJump Smash'' is an arcade style game where you play as the famous NinJump ninja, breaking through walls to reach the highest score.

=== ''DragonVale World'' ===
''DragonVale World'' was an offshoot of the popular ''[[DragonVale]]'' game. It featured many of the same aspects as Dragonvale but with different dragons. Players can expand and decorate their park to their liking, collecting rare dragons by breeding and buying, constructing buildings and habitats to generate more wealth. The game was discontinued when Backflip Studios was closed in 2019.

=== ''Band Together'' ===
''Band Together'' is a puzzle game set inside a cardboard box. You try to keep little cardboard creatures, named "Bandies", alive during different obstacles like thumbtacks or baseballs. You lead the creatures through the level trying to keep them alive. The game outlines a curious child's life who is experimenting with the little beings. The Bandies come in different forms, being in their normal form, sleeping, or with a candle upon its head.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

=== ''Spellfall: Puzzle Adventure'' ===
''Spellfall'' is an RPG-styled tile-matching puzzle game where the player casts magical spells to defeat evil monsters and upgrade their weapons and gear by equipping Runes, a type of item that can give the player a sort of advantage by its boosting stats. It was available for both the iOS and Android platforms. It could be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, released on August 13, 2014. The iOS version can be played on the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad while the Android version can be played on any modern tablet or phone running Android.

== Awards ==
In 2012, Backflip Studios was recognized by 9News KUSA Denver as one of "50 Colorado Companies to Watch".<ref>{{Citation|last=BackflipStudios|title=Backflip Studios on 9News "50 Colorado Companies To Watch"|date=2012-06-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuG2pu3Fv_w|access-date=2016-02-26}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>

Apple recognized DragonVale as the #1 Top Grossing iPad app and the #4 Top Grossing iPhone app of 2012.<ref>{{Cite web
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| title = About – Backflip Studios
| website = www.backflipstudios.com
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| archive-date = 2016-03-09
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160309204307/http://www.backflipstudios.com/about/
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Codemodcreator is an American YouTuber. He joined on May 9, 2023. At this point, he has 1,320 subscribers. He works on Scratch projects like Chicks Bricks. He plays games like Minecraft and Among Us. He has made tutorials on programming, Minecraft, and Among Us mods. His most popular video is "How to Make a Simple Parkour Game in Scratch! (Episode 1)".

In 2024, he co-founded a website called Great Nogard (or GreatNogard)<ref>The other co-founder remains to be unknown.</ref>. The website had information based on the game ''Dragonvale'' by Backflip Studios<ref>Backflip Studios was the original developer, though shut down in 2019. Deca Games acquired ''Dragonvale'' and has continued its development.</ref> and Deca Games.
His most popular short is Among Us as the Puppeteer Role #amongus with 4.9k His other channels include CodeModCreator Music, CodeModCreator Editz, and CodeBellYT. He gets 40 subscribers monthly. he has on his channel 369 videos and he has 147,443 channel Views.

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