Alright, I have a copy of the Rio DVD in hand and I think it clears up a lot of confusion. I will do my best to articulate this for everyone. How you obtain the new “Golden Beachball” episode differs depending whether you’re on a iOS/Android device or PC/Mac. It’s unclear if other platforms will be supported, but at this point the instructions the come with the DVD currently say, “Available on iOS and Android only” (in addition to the PC & Mac). I’ve broken the instructions below and linked to the scanned images of the actual inserts found in the Rio DVD / Blu-ray (sorry, the code is obscured).
First though, a bit of background on the new episode. Currently the “Golden Beachball” episode contains 15 levels. Most of the levels are quite fun and some are actually pretty challenging. The leaderboard and walkthroughs are ready!
Updates:
- The latest update for Symbian includes the Golden Beachball Episode
Weird bug (caught on video): for some people once you unlock the Golden Beachball levels it will show you have 17 out of 15 watermelons. If you watch the video below very closely you can see the count change after FujiToast returns to the episode selection screen after obtaining the Golden Beachball.Fixed in the Airfield Chase v1.3.0 update.- There are currently no achievements available in Golden Beachball (this was likely done to keep it a secret).
- If you have issues it looks like Rovio and Fox have a dedicated support email address: [email protected].
- Mac users can now obtain the Golden Beachball episode, but not in the traditional manner (see below).
Instructions for Mobile Devices View DVD Insert Instructions
To unlock the new episode you have to find the Golden Beachball that is hidden in an existing level (video walkthrough below). You DO NOT have to enter a code. This works in both Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Rio Free (as of the v1.2.0 update).
- Launch Angry Birds Rio select Beach Volley and head to level 6-13. In Angry Birds Rio Free head to level 3-2.
- Now you need to drop a bird below the slingshot platform as shown in the video below (click here to see the graphical instructions). To do this lightly pull back on a red bird and fire him almost straight up. You want him to fall in the crevasse right in front of the slingshot, but he’ll need enough force to roll for a bit. Once you drop the bird in the opening below the slingshot the Golden Beachball will pop up (it is not visible until you get your bird down there). If your bird has enough speed it will rollover and get it.
- Once you hit it the levels will now be available. Head back to the level selection screen and swipe to the left in order to access the new levels!
Instructions for PC View DVD Insert Instructions
- If you already have installed the latest update (v1.2.2) for Angry Birds Rio PC open it up. If you haven’t yet installed it head over to download.angrybirds.com and download and install it.
- Now launch Angry Birds Rio and click “Redeem Code” and enter the code found on the insert that came in the DVD or Blu-ray copy of Rio. Caution: per Rovio, this code will only work ONCE, so make sure your entering on the computer you want to play on. Also, if you purchase the movie digitally — say through iTunes — you won’t get a code, so take that into consideration.
- Upon successfully activating your code the Golden Beachball levels will open up.
Instructions for Mac More Info about the Angry Birds Bonus Version
Note, for unknown reasons the Angry Birds Rio v1.2.2 Mac update didn’t contain the Golden Beachball episode, so Rovio has offered up a new method of obtaining it.
- Head to http://riodvd.angrybirds.com (opens in a new window)
- Once there scroll down a bit and in the gray instruction box click the “Mac” tab at the top.
- The first arrow prompts you to, “Download Angry Birds Rio Bonus Version from here.” Download it to your Mac. Note, that is says “OS 10.6” or better required.
- Once it’s downloaded double-click it and drag the Angry Birds Bonus icon to your Applications folder. It’s now installed. Launch it!
- If you have a copy of Rio on DVD or Blu-ray and haven’t used the secret code yet, click “Redeem Code” and enter the code found on the insert that came with the movie.
Below are a couple screenshots:
Golden Beachball Episode Selection
Golden Beachball Level Selection
found it, now when I went back to play it is missing and I can’t find it? Any help – Android.
If you already got it it won’t show up again. Go back to episode selection screen and swipe to the left to see the new levels.
doh! that did it, thanks!
wait is this an update or not?
(ive updated my profile)
If the current version of your Rio app has all of the Carnival Upheaval levels, then you can simply follow the applicable directions here. No further update is required.
thanks.
Still perfect on all 3 Angry Birds games. Nice add with the Golden Beachball levels. Sweet.
http://d.pr/nFDQ
it’s gone for me too. Any ideas?
Once you get it it won’t show up again. Refer to my comment here.
I guess I have all of the Carnival Upheaval levels? (7 & 8). I went to 6-13 and found the golden beachball. I went back to the episode selection screen. Tried scrolling to the left, right, up, down, etc. I even closed and re-opened the game. But I cannot get the Golden Beachball levels. Do you need to have 90/90 stars in Carnival Upheaval? I only have 80 at the moment.
I don’t think that’s a requirement. So you say you saw the Beachball in 6-13. Did you pop it?
Oh, duh!!!! Yeah I did NOT pop it and just went back to the selection screen and saw that I had 16/15 watermelons and I thought the golden ball was the 16th. But now that I popped it, I have 17/15, and the Golden Beachball levels. Thanks!
Good to hear, but I also like that additional information. Namely…
1-15 are the “real” watermelons
16 is the Golden Beachball dropping
17 is the Golden Beachball popping
My Angry Birds Rio update has missing then i can’t not update?! how do i do, please help me.
Missing? What type of device are you on?
Window Xp and my Angry Birds Rio is v1.1.0
I want update to v1.2.2 please teach me~
same here i don’t have the carnival level yet, im using windows xp, hope i can download the carnival level. thanks
Me too
Follow my instructions in the comment below and just download a new installer.
hi, where can i download the carnival level using a pc. thanks a lot
Head to download.angrybirds.com and scroll down just a bit.
thanks a lot
so are the golden beachball levels the same levels you get when you buy the moive Rio?
Yep. Read the post above for more info.
Can someone tell me how to pop the beachball? I cannot figure it out. I shot up, backwards, bounced birds off the boulder. Nothing works.
Did you watch the video on this page? What device are you playing on?
to:Bird Leader
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I have the Angry Birds Rio DVD
that mean i need to reinstall ?
No need to reinstall anything. What device are you playing on?
window XP
If you have v1.2.2 of Rio, then the Rio DVD code can be entered by clicking “Redeem Code”. Thus will unlock the Golden Beachball levels.
i don’t have v1.2.2 of Rio…
Then you can update your app to 1.2.2 and then access these levels.
has any one else got 17/15 mellons on. Beach volley
Yes. In fact, if you watch Fuji’s video closely, you can see his count go from 15/15 to 17/15.
does anybody have a code for me? rio is not yet released in my country… :(
What device are you playing on?
Sorry, codes are only good for a single use. You will likely have to wait for the DVD release in your country, or purchase via online merchants such as Amazon.
I need Angry Birds Rio v1.2.2(Patch) please
Was wondering if anyone was using a Nokia? I’ve got N8 and still can’t get any updates. I don’t have all of carnival upheaval and it’s telling me I’ve got the latest version. Running on OVI. :( Very sad.
Sorry, haven’t heard anything about Nokia. But I notice that the in-DVD instructions and the DVD website list iOS, Android, Mac, and PC… Not Ovi.
How to redeem code?
i can’t not register the key!
Help?!
I bought angry birds rio by internet on the http://shop.angrybirds.com/ site.
but i don’t have the golden beachball.
i do have the latest update installed
and my code doesn’t work as redeem code
Johan
Hi Johan,
First question must be: Are you running v1.2.2 of Rio? To check this, click the ” i ” icon in the bottom left corner. One of the first things should say v1.x.x.
Next, in order to unlock the Golden Beachball levels on PC, you must have a Redemption Code from the DVD or Blu-ray of Rio the Movie.
yeah i have the 1.2.2 installed
I reinstalled it to be sure.
I don’t have the rio dvd or blu-ray
is that required?
as it is i think it’s strange that it is available for my ipad for free and now i need to buy the dvd or blu-ray to play it on my pc.
but if it is i will contact rovio
Johan
You are welcome to contact Rovio, but unfortunately, that’s just the way it is (some things will never change). For Mac and PC, the DVD code is required. Let us know if Rovio responds.
Hey can some one help me here, I got Rio the Movie from iTunes, but when I go to extras and press Angry Birds Rio Unlock More, there is no code, it just says to go on iPhone or iPad and go to level 6-13 and hit the beachball!! Can some one help me?
Yeah, even though it said you’d get a code I never saw anything from itunes either. What device are you playing on? You actually only need the code for Pc/Mac. More info here: https://www.angrybirdsnest.com/2011/08/angry-birds-rio-golden-beachball-levels-now-available/
I’m on PC, thats why i need the code. I already have it on my iPhone.
If you go to that level in the game, you need to shoot the red bird pretty much straight up in the air, so he lands in the crevice under the sling shot. Once you bird falls in there the golden beach ball will appear and your bird has to have enough momentem to roll to it, and then you’ll unlock the levels.
Let me clarify these comments. Yes, you do need a code when playing on a PC or Mac, but the ONLY way to get the code currently is buy purchasing the physical DVD or Blu-ray. The code comes printed on a pamphlet inside. Unfortunately, purchasing the movie through iTunes doesn’t work because it doesn’t contain the code. I know it’s a bit confusing and frustrating, but that’s the way it works.
What about Ipad?
Yes, they’re on iPad. Follow the iOS instructions above.
I got the golden beachball level but I see it says 3 hidden carnival upheaval locked levels.do Ineed to complete the golden beachball before I can see those? Oh, and thank you Amslimfordy for all your help really very much appreciated
Sorry, I don’t understand your question. The Carnival Upheaval levels are separate from the Golden Beachball levels. You should be able to progress through either episode are your own pace. If this doesn’t answer your question, can you elaborate (and include your device).
Yeah, you don’t need to pass Carnival Upheaval to play the Golden Beachball levels. My guess is that you still have some levels in Carnival Upheaval that you still need to pass, hence the locked levels. You have to pass the previous level (the one prior to the first locked one) with at least one star before the next level will unlock.
When I went on the angry birds website it gave instructions for unlocking the golden beachball levels also it said it would unlock 3 maps for hidden carnival upheavel levels.instructions said map 4-1 to 7-14 map 4-2 to7-5 and 4-3 to 7-9 made no sense to me but actually shows a pic of the 3 locked levels I am using android .but found thati info on my pc.
I have completed all carnival levels with 3 stars and all the fruit distant I don’t understand hmm maybe I discovered a secret lol I’ll go back and double check let you know:)
If you go to the “more” section on the site see the golden beachball instruction
then you will know I am not crazy lol you will see the screenshot of the 3 hidden levels for carnival
On what site?
URL please.
I second Chris’ request. If you can tell us the website, we can investigate this further. Also, please use the “Reply” buttons so we can keep this as a thread.
Oh, I think I figured it out. I think you are referring to the Golden Beachball in Rio Free. Let me know if this posts sounds like what you are referring to.
Yes thanks.is there a difference between angry birdsrio and rio free?
Yes. The app specifically called “Rio Free” only has 3 levels per episode, whereas “Rio” has 30 per.
Thank you
What!? Are you serious? I really wish that those Golden Beachball -levels are coming to my Nokia C7. I have v1.2.0, and there is no new version available. Come on Rovio! You can’t be so cruel to me, and all other Symbian users. Please, make a Symbian-version, Pleasee!
I have contacted Rovio asking if/when we can expect Ovi updates.
OK, thanks. Hopefully they will come…
bjr, fan de angry bird mon n8 piètine car pas de beachball d’or pour nous symbian , c’est dur d’attendre! et pareil pour la suite mine and dine , nous sommes en retard par rapport aus aures , dommage
Oui, Symbian est un peu de retard, mais nous n’avons pas entendu aucune information sur le moment où il recevra une mise à jour. Nous espérons qu’il sera bientôt.
Is there a way that you can get the 17 out of the 15 watermelons in beach volley to go away, or will it stay like this forever?
I think this will be fixed in an update. Rovio is aware of the bug (in fact, I told them exactly how 16 and 17 occur separately), so I think the counter can be fixed.
Yes that looks like what I was referring to.thanks AMslimfordy
I have Rio on my NOOK Color and I am wondering how do I unlock the levels on this? Can someone please help me? I need my RIO!
An old tweet from Rovio that says the Golden Beachball levels are “currently not available for Nook”. As this posts says, we are not sure if they will eventually be available on all platforms, but hope they will.
Hey I need help I have my dad’s android and i go to the level and i get under the stupid slingshot and IT DOESNT POP UP!But do you need the the second part of Carnival Upheaval?
Yes, you must have v1.2.2 of Rio.
i got my update this morning for mac osx, but no “redeem code” to click on…..
Yes, that is included in today’s post.
okay, thanks….didn’t see that (its hard to keep up on here) and thought maybe it was just me. :o( sucks cause while i have it on my ipod and other places, i play on my mac the most, so i guess i will wait or play on my other devices! lol. thanks again for the quick reply.
Is the rio free version available for android? I have the ad free version it is the same as the one with ads.I searched the market and amazon app store but can’t seem to found the one you mentioned which has only 3 levels instead of 15 sorry to bother you with dumb questions , but your help is greatly appreciated.thank you
On Amazon, There are a few of the “Free” ones, but I think it may just be original and seasons. You’ll have to check tho. Click on Rovio’s name in any app to see their full list on Amazon.
Thanks will check
I don’t think Rio Free is available for Android. There is Rio Ad-Free, but that is just the full version with ads (and I know you already know this, just clarifying for others).
Yahooo 138480 on level 5. Exactly as video.took forever but it worked so don’t give up.keep trying:)
OMG 1600180 on level 13 just after completing level 5.I have been working on these 2 levels for weeks can’t believe I got them both within a half hour.woo hoo both by following video.thanks for help:) crap now what am I gonna do lol
I purchased Angry Birds Rio a while ago, I’ve read your info about updating to get Carnival levels etc however I’ve not had the update prompt when I open the game? what do I do?
Is this in regards to the PC version? If so, you don’t have to wait for the in-game prompt. Just go to download.angrybirds.com, click free, demo and install the update.