How to create static binary which runs on every distro?

Question

Some linux apps like supertuxkart or regnum online have static binaries, which after downloading just work without needing to install any shared library. On every distro. How can I make such an app?

Answer 1

Ensure that all your resources are contained in the executable and link the executable statically:

gcc -o foo main.o -static -lbaz -lbar 

However, this also has drawbacks. Look up dynamic linking.