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Angry Birds is a video game developed for mobile devices by Rovio Mobile. The object of the game is to use a slingshot to shoot birds at pigs that are on or in structures made of wood, ice, stones, and other materials. The game was first released on Apple's App Store for iOS enabled devices. The game was so popular among mobile phone users that Rovio later released a version for Android devices.
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Gameplay
Players control birds that try to destroy green pigs. On each level, pigs are sheltered from the birds with wood, concrete, ice, stone, and grassy elevations in the field. The goal of the game is to eliminate all of the pigs in the level with as little birds as possible. The player uses a sling shot to arc and fling birds from one end of the playing field to the other end of the playing field. They can hit the pigs directly or to hit the surrounding structures to kill the pigs. There are elements within the game as it progresses that that help facilitate the player in destroying the pigs. These elements include explosives and rocks within the structures surrounding the pigs, as well as the different characteristics of the birds:
Red- the basic red bird is the only bird used in the earliest levels of the game. As the player advances, additional types of birds become available. Blue- when screen is tapped, turn into three, small, fast flying birds. Black- when screen is tapped, Explodes like a bomb White- when screen is tapped, can drop explosive eggs Yellow- when screen is tapped, speed up
The size of the pigs also varies from level to level. Small pigs are generally week, large pigs are generally more tough to destroy. Some pigs wear helmets as armor, making them even more difficult to destroy.
Each level has a predetermined bird and pig count. If all of the pigs are defeated by the time all of the birds have been shot, the player advances to the next level. Points are awarded based on each pig destroyed, damage to each pig and structure, and unused birds. At the end of each level, stars are awarded depending on the score received.
Levels may be played more than once.
Publicity
Angry Bird characters have been featured in advertisements for other products. Characters began appearing advertisements for Microsoft's Bing search engine. Airlines have also decorated their aircraft as angy birds.
To the right is a video of angry birds airplanes in Microsoft's Flight Simulator. Angry Airbus
In attempts to expand the Angry Birds brand name, the official website offers plush birds and pigs, T-shirts, iPad cases, Christmas stockings, backpacks, and key chains. Over 10 million Angry Birds toys have been sold thus far. [1]
In May 2011, Mattel released a Angry Birds board game, entitled "Angry Birds: Knock on Wood" [2]
In September 2011, the Window of the World theme park in Changsha, China opened an unlicensed Angry Birds attraction. Visitors to the park use a large slingshot to launch stuffed versions of the bird characters at green balloons representing the pigs. Upon learning of the attraction, Rovio Mobile was reported to be considering working with the theme park to officially license it. [3]
Special Editions
Angry Birds Seasons
Updates: Halloween-includes halloween-themed music and graphics (October 2010) Seasons- introduced 25 Christmas-themed levels for each day leading to Christmas (December 2010) Valentines Day (February 2011) St. Patrick's Day (March 2011) Easter (April 2011) Summer Pignic (June 2011) Mooncake Festival (September 2011) HamO'Ween (October 2011) Wreck the Halls (December 2011)
Angry Birds Rio
Launched in March 2911
This is a version based on the 20th Century Fox animated film Rio. Setting: Rio de Janeiro angry birds characters interact with characters from the film
Angry Birds Magic
When developed, this version will be exclusively for Nokia. It will include the function that allows people to unlock levels upon contact with another Nokia device that is running the game.
Angry Birds Chrome
Angry Birds has also been modified so people with the Chrome internet browser can play as well. This version is not the real version but a modified version that is free to play on Chrome.
References
- ↑ Angry Birds Aim for World Domination Retrieved 2011-12-18
- ↑ Angry Birds at C.E.S Retrieved 2011-12-18
- ↑ China Steals "Angry Birds" for Theme Park Retrieved 2011-12-18
- ↑ Angry Birds Wikipedia Page Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
