# Yahli's Sky Pals

> A free, browser-based 3D drone game for kids age 5 and up. Fly toy drones through a colorful cartoon neighborhood, help people find lost items, and photograph animals for a sticker album. No download required. Play at https://yahli.ai

Hebrew entry point: https://yahli.ai/he/

## What It Is

Yahli's Sky Pals is a playful, prosocial flying game designed for young children (ages 5+). Two toy drones explore a dense, Pixar/Bluey-inspired cartoon neighborhood. The game emphasizes helping, exploring, and collecting rather than competition or combat. There are no fail states, no violence, and no reading required.

The project was built by Aviv Sinai for his son Yahli after looking for a joyful browser game without ads, dark patterns, surprise payments, or pressure. The public promise is simple: free to play, no ads, no purchases, Hebrew and English, with parent controls built in.

## The Two Drones

- **Magno (Grabber Drone)**: A helper drone with glowing magnetic arms. Magno picks up lost items (phones, keys, toys) scattered around the neighborhood and returns them to the Lost & Found booth. Prosocial "helper" framing teaches kids about kindness.
- **Snappy (Camera Drone)**: A photographer drone that captures pictures of animals, people, and scenery. Photos are scored on framing quality (1-3 stars) and collected in a sticker album.

## Game World

Three themed zones, each a compact toy-scale area packed with characters, animals, collectibles, and hidden surprises:

- **Town Square**: The central hub with shops, NPCs, and the Lost & Found booth.
- **Park**: Green spaces with animals, trees, and nature scenery to photograph.
- **Market**: A bustling area with market stalls, vendors, and more lost items to find.

Five hidden delight moments are scattered across the world (rainbow, waving cat, blooming flowers, soap bubbles, friendly bird).

## Key Features

- Free to play, no ads, no in-app purchases
- Runs entirely in the browser, no download or install needed
- Can be added to home screen on tablets and phones for quick access
- Bilingual: Hebrew and English support (icon-based UI works in any language)
- Multiple input methods: gamepad (recommended for kids), keyboard, and touch controls
- No reading required: all UI is icon-based with optional voiceover narration
- No fail states or punishing mechanics: the drone never crashes
- Generous hitboxes and auto-aim assist for young players
- Sticker album and helper badges for progression (no numeric scores)
- Parent gate and play timer built in
- Both drones available within the first 2-3 minutes of play

## Who It's For

- Children ages 5 and up
- Parents looking for safe, prosocial screen time
- Families who want a game that encourages helping and exploration
- Kids who love drones, animals, and photography
- Anyone looking for a free, no-download kids game that works on any device with a browser

## Technical Details

- Built with Three.js and React Three Fiber (WebGL 3D)
- Rapier physics engine (Rust compiled to WebAssembly)
- Targets 60fps on modern devices
- Works on desktop browsers, tablets, and phones
- Progressive Web App with offline support

## How to Play

Visit https://yahli.ai in any modern browser. The game starts with a guided tutorial. Use a gamepad, keyboard arrow keys, or touch controls to fly. Switch between Magno and Snappy with a single button tap.

## Links

- [Play now](https://yahli.ai)
- [Hebrew entry](https://yahli.ai/he/)
- [About and press kit](https://yahli.ai/about/)
- [Privacy](https://yahli.ai/privacy/)