The balloon in Angry Birds appears on various levels throughout the different Angry Birds games. Angry Birds is a popular physics-based puzzle video game created by Rovio Entertainment. The objective of the game is to eliminate all the enemy pigs on each level by launching birds from a slingshot. The birds have different abilities that can be used to destroy the pigs’ fortresses.
Angry Birds
In the original Angry Birds game released in 2009, the balloon first appears in level 1-21. It is a red balloon that is anchored near the pigs’ fortress. The balloon doesn’t directly affect gameplay, but can be used as a reference point for aiming the birds. It bobs in the wind above the structure. Destroying the balloon rewards the player with 5000 points. The balloon reappears in several later levels including level 2-11, level 3-4, and level 4-3.
Angry Birds Seasons
Angry Birds Seasons debuted in 2010 and introduced holiday-themed levels. The balloon shows up in multiple Seasons episodes:
- Halloween: Level 1-21
- Christmas: Level 2-11
- Valentine’s Day: Level 2-11
- St. Patrick’s Day: Level 1-11, Level 2-5
- Easter: Level 3-11
- Summer: Level 1-11
- Moon Festival: Level 2-11
- Halloween: Level 3-4
The balloon usually floats near the pigs’ structure as in the original game and pops for bonus points when hit by a bird.
Angry Birds Rio
In Angry Birds Rio, released in 2011, the balloon appears in the following levels:
- Level 1-6
- Level 1-11
- Level 1-16
- Level 1-21
- Level 2-5
- Level 2-16
The balloon takes on a beach ball design in Angry Birds Rio and is sometimes anchored near the pigs’ sandcastles on the beach.
Angry Birds Space
Angry Birds Space was released in 2012 and brought the Angry Birds gameplay to outer space settings with planets, asteroids, and gravity. The balloon shows up in these Space levels:
- Level 1-1
- Level 1-11
- Level 1-21
- Level 2-16
- Level 3-15
The balloon has a futuristic metallic look in Angry Birds Space. It bobs near structures in low gravity environments.
Angry Birds Star Wars
Angry Birds Star Wars was released in 2012 and featured Star Wars-themed levels and birds and pigs. The balloon appears in these levels:
- Level 1-1
- Level 1-5
- Level 1-11
- Level 1-16
- Level 1-21
- Level 2-5
- Level 3-4
The balloon design fits with the Star Wars theme, often looking like a floating orb droid near Imperial pig structures. Popping it shoots out a burst of stars for bonus points.
Angry Birds Friends
Angry Birds Friends is a multiplayer version of Angry Birds that can be played on mobile devices. The balloon appears on these levels:
- Level 21
- Level 42
- Level 53
- Level 64
- Level 75
- Level 86
- Level 97
The balloon in Angry Birds Friends uses the classic red round balloon design and floats near the pigs’ fortresses as a target and reference point.
Angry Birds Go!
Angry Birds Go! released in 2013 takes the Angry Birds gameplay and characters into a racing game environment. The balloon appears along the race tracks in these levels:
- Jungle Joyride Level 2
- Tropical Turnpike Level 2
- Haunted Hollow Level 3
- Piggy Island Raceway Level 1
- Mountain Mayhem Level 2
The balloons float above the track and racers can drive through them to pop them for boosts and bonus points.
Angry Birds Epic
Angry Birds Epic came out in 2014 and took the Angry Birds to a fantasy RPG setting. The balloon can be found in these Epic levels:
- Level 1-7
- Level 1-16
- Level 1-23
- Level 2-8
- Level 2-17
The balloon fits with the medieval theme, appearing as a large colored orb floating near towers and castles.
Angry Birds Transformers
Angry Birds Transformers mashed up Angry Birds with Transformers characters when it released in 2014. The balloon is present in the following Transformers levels:
- Level 1-7
- Level 1-15
- Level 2-5
- Level 2-13
- Level 3-7
- Level 4-5
The balloon takes on a metallic style resembling a floating orb drone in the Angry Birds Transformers futuristic setting.
Angry Birds 2
Angry Birds 2 came out in 2015 as a full sequel to the original Angry Birds game. The balloon appears in these Angry Birds 2 levels:
- Level 1-21
- Level 2-15
- Level 3-21
- Level 4-10
The balloon returns to the classic red round design and floats around structures built by the pigs.
The Angry Birds Movie
The Angry Birds Movie was released in 2016 and expanded the Angry Birds universe. While not a game, the film featured balloons in the following scenes:
- Red’s anger management class has balloons
- Chuck’s birthday party has balloons
- The Mighty Eagle’s cave has balloons
- Balloons are seen around Piggy Island
The balloons help reinforce the light, silly, and colorful tone of the Angry Birds world in the film.
Angry Birds Blast!
Angry Birds Blast! came out in 2016 and is a bubble shooter spin-off game. The balloon appears in these Blast levels:
- Level 1-16
- Level 1-22
- Level 2-8
- Level 2-16
- Level 3-7
The balloons float around alongside the pigs and bubbles as targets to aim for in the puzzle game levels.
The Angry Birds Movie 2
The Angry Birds Movie 2 released in 2019 continued the film series. Notable balloon appearances include:
- Balloons at the pig beach bash party
- Balloons in the Mighty Eagle’s cave
- Balloons at the bird and pig families’ party
The balloons reinforce the fun, light tone by decorating celebrations and parties throughout the movie.
Angry Birds POP!
Angry Birds POP! came out in 2019 and is a bubble popper game. The balloon makes cameos in the following POP! levels:
- Level 1-10
- Level 1-25
- Level 2-15
- Level 3-5
- Level 3-25
The balloons appear alongside bubbles and structures as additional targets to clear from the puzzle game levels.
Angry Birds Tennis
Angry Birds Tennis was released in 2022 and brings the iconic birds and pigs together in a tennis game. The balloon can be spotted in the crowd and on the court in levels:
- 1-3
- 1-5
- 2-4
- 3-1
The balloons give a fun and colorful backdrop to the tennis matches between the competitive birds and pigs.
Conclusion
The balloon has appeared consistently as a background element and target across many Angry Birds games and media over the years. It is most frequently seen floating near structures, watching over the action. Popping the balloon often earns bonus points and serves as a useful target for aiming birds. The balloon has taken on different designs to match the theme and tone of each Angry Birds property while retaining its recognizable round shape. For over a decade, the balloon has helped provide a light, playful feel to the Angry Birds universe across games, movies, and animations.
