Bad Piggies Now Available! Everything You Need to Get Started

Sound the alarm! Bad Piggies is now available for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC! Take a deep breath because there is a lot, and we mean A LOT, of information to outline (consider this our exhaustive guide to this amazing game). If you’re eyes have already glazed over, or you had too much bacon for breakfast (shame on you!), then watch the “First Look” video above. It contains a lot of great info as well as a bunch of the actual gameplay. Okay, without further ado, let’s get started.

First, some helpful links:

Availability:

Like Angry Birds Space, Bad Piggies is launching simultaneously on multiple platforms. This is something quite unique in the world of mobile games. A bunch of additional platforms will be available soon as well, though we don’t know the exact dates as of yet.

  • iPhone/iPod Touch: Bad Piggies (SD) costs $0.99 USD in the Apple AppStore. It is not clear whether there will ever be a “Free” version of the app (whether in limited content and/or ad-supported), but for now we assume no. The app requires at least iOS 4.0 to run, and only works on iPhone 3GS and higher, or iPod Touch 3rd generation and higher.
    * A special note here for iPhone 5 owners. iPhone 5, as you know, has a taller screen than iPhone 3GS/4/4S. Precisely, it is 176 pixels taller. The app will, for now, run in “letter-box mode”, with 88 pixels of grey-space on either extreme. Rovio has said that, in the future, they plan to adjust their apps to detect which resolution is needed and display as-such.
  • iPad: Bad Piggies HD costs $2.99 USD in the AppStore. Same deal about “Free” as above. The app requires at least iOS 4.0 to run, and works on all generations of iPad. Perhaps most notably, it has retina support for “iPad 3”.
  • Google Play: Bad Piggies comes in a free (ad-supported) version for both mobile and tablet. The minimum system requirements seems to be Android OS 2.2 and up, but there may also be device-specific limitations as well.
  • Amazon App Store: Bad Piggies is available ad-free for $0.99 on mobile and for $2.99 for Kindle.
  • Mac: Bad Piggies on your lovely Mac costs $4.99 and requires OS X 10.6.6 or higher.
  • PC: Bad Piggies costs $4.95 on your PC. Head over to shop.angrybirds.com to purchase.
  • NOOK Color: Bad Piggies is now available for NOOK! It costs $2.99 from Barnes & Noble.

Episodes, Levels, Bonus Content

Rovio is very good about packing their games full of content, and Bad Piggies is no exception. Your purchase includes 95 unique levels broken out over two full episodes and one playground-esque episode, fittingly named, “Sandbox”.

  • Two Traditional Episodes: Ground Hog Day (GHD) and When Pigs Fly (WPF). You can actually start on either one of these episodes, though Ground Hog Day is the logical beginning as it incrementally introduces you to new items.
  • 72 Levels in the “Traditional” Episodes: Ground Hog Day and When Pigs Fly each contain 36 normal levels, listed in 9 rows of 4 (we mention the rows because they are tied to unlocking the bonus levels). These levels are numbered via “Arabic numerals” (1, 2, 3, …). The ultimate goal is to complete each level with 3 stars. The first star is always tied to getting your freckled pig across the checkered finish line. The other two stars are obtained by completing certain objectives, which can vary. I’ll explain more later.
  • 18 “Bonus” Levels: GHD and WPF each contain 9 “Bonus” levels, one corresponding to each row of levels. These levels are numbered via “Roman numerals” (I, II, III, …). They are unlocked by obtaining a certain number of stars in the respective row. For example, Level 1-I corresponds to Levels 1-1 thru 1-4, Level 1-II to 1-5 thru 1-8, etc. The threshold for unlocking these levels increases with the numerical value. Starring these levels works the same as the normal levels.
  • Sandbox Episode: The “third” episode, which is considered non-sequential, is a bit different. This episode currently contains five levels. We are not yet 100% clear as to when each Sandbox level is unlocked, but some are unlocked when you earn a certain number of stars, while other require you to find hidden skulls. These levels are played a bit differently, and will be explained in the gameplay section.
  • Skulls: There are 10 skulls hidden in each episode, for a total of 20. Obtaining skulls does not help you pass the level, but rather unlock bonus content. Some might think they are like the “Golden Eggs” in Angry Birds, but this is a little inaccurate, since they don’t individually unlock new levels. Instead, they are more like the Hidden Fruit in Angry Birds Rio, which cumulatively unlock new content. Specifically, they help unlock the fifth “Sandbox” level, as noted above.

Gameplay! (The Good Stuff)

Bad Piggies gameplay is amazing. Not only are there endless combinations of contraptions you can build, but you actually get to control many of them. It’s also super easy to restart and reconfigure your contraption, which is nice since you do it a lot. The only downside that I can see is that without a scoring mechanism the replay-ability is somewhat diminished.

  • First Star: The bare minimum to pass a level is to get our friendly freckled pig to cross the checkered finish line via some crazy contraption (or not in contraption at all!). The levels get challenging pretty quickly, but it’s a fun learning curve.
  • Second & Third Stars: These stars are obtained by performing certain tasks on the way to obtaining the “First Star”. These tasks vary by level, but some common ones include:
    • Obtain one (or two) of the blue-star-boxes
    • Avoid “Krak-snapping” your cart — that is, avoid any significant damage
    • Not using a certain part — noted by a crossed-through circle
    • Beat the clock, with the time noted under the clock
    • Save King Pig by keeping him in the cart all the way to the finish line

    You don’t have to obtain all the stars in one go! In other words, you can use multiple attempts, contraptions, and methods to obtain the additional stars. In fact, most levels are impossible to 3-star in a single run.

  • Sandbox Stars: 20 stars each! As we said above, these are obtained a little differently. The 20 star boxes are scattered around the level (one box = one star). You can use as many runs and as many different vehicles as you’d like in an attempt to obtain all 20. Note that when you obtain a box, it is gone for good. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not since the level inherently lacks replay-ability. (Perhaps change obtained boxes to red for distinction?)
  • Building: You must build your vehicle within the darkened squares. The pig does not need to go inside of the vehicle, though this is the typical method. It’s also important to note that the game remembers your last-built vehicle, which helps speed things up and aids for reconstruction. Lastly, to save some time, you can shift your entire vehicle using the arrow keys at the top of the screen (the arrows only appear if you have a blank row or column to shift into).
  • Mechanic Pig! If you can’t figure out how to construct your vehicle why not call a Mechanic? He will quickly construct an appropriate vehicle for you (Secret, save money, use our walkthroughs instead). You can grab 3 Mechanics for free by “Liking” Bad Piggies on Facebook and earn a few others via gameplay. Additional Mechanics are available via an in-app purchase. The cost is 10 Mechanics for $1.99 USD, 35 for $5.99, or 65 for $9.99.
  • Achievements! Currently 33 on iOS. Sorry Mac users, but still no Game Center integration from Rovio. That said, if you’re curious check out the Bad Piggies Achievements page here on ABN.
  • Controlling Your Contraption: Certain parts, such as soda bottles, fans, and motors can be activated and/or turned on and off. The easiest method is to use the blue buttons that show up on-screen, which groups like-items together. Like-items are identical items facing in identical directions. On the other hand, you can manually activate each item by tapping the actual item on-screen in lieu of the button. Many times this is the preferred method as it gives you more granular control over each item.
  • Lightbulb Icon: Tap the lightbulb icon to bring up a handy sketchbook that contains helpful illustrations on how to use different parts, control your vehicle, etc. Swipe left or right or use the green arrows to navigate between pages of your notebook.
  • Magnifying Glass Icon: When tapped this icon will pause the game and bring up the starring requirements (top). You can also navigate around the level and zoom in and out. Note, when in build-mode, a two finger pinch also brings up this screen.
  • Most all the other menu items will be feel very familiar to everyone.

Well, there you have it. Told you there was a lot to cover. As always, if you have questions, find bugs, secrets, or the like, feel free to leave them in the comments below. We hope you enjoy Bad Piggies as much as we have.

Comments (333)

Rank: Champion with 3735 points
By Birds! (@theog)

Just realized that the skulls are pig’s skulls

By carlos

me too – chilling! it was the one with the helmet that tipped me off.

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By Birds! (@theog)

And I saw the moustachioed pig too

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By Lorde, ya ya ya! (@lolwutburger)

Great, now I think the pigs are cannibals.

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By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

Could Freckles, Engineer and King *shudder* be the only pigs alive?

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By BBinMiami (@bbinmiami)

In that case..it’s eat or be eaten!

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By Dr. Omega (@dr-omega)

The description of the achievement states something about past explorers, so they are just pigs who discovered the areas in the past and didn’t make it.

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By Lorde, ya ya ya! (@lolwutburger)

Phew, I almost though that the king pig was too desperate for eggs, he would kill for them!.

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

@AMSlimfordy @FujiToast @Sal9 @BirdLeader — Kudos to you all! I spent enough time playing BPs yesterday to really admire all the hard work you’ve done (even with a day’s head start) getting all the videos up. Haven’t even 3*’ed all of ground hog day yet. True, I didn’t spend all of yesterday playing, but way too many hours.

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By Old Man Bird (@oldmanbird)

@AMSlimfordy @FujiToast @Sal9 @BirdLeader@mvnla2 is correct!!! You all do such a great job on the website. I am 45 years old and still visit it on almost a daily basis. Other websites need to learn from your example. This type of site would be great for any kind of fan sites (music bands, sports teams, etc.). Knowing that there will be new content almost daily is one of the main reasons I am addicted to this site. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication!!!!

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

Is there a way to figure out how many mechanics you have? I’m afraid that if I click on the mechanic button I will use one up.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

If you see no number, your count is 0.

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

But I thought I saw some mechanics awarded as I was playing game???

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

No I don’t think so. You unlocked parts for the Sandbox levels.

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

OK, I liked bad piggies on facebook, and I think the icon for the mechanic changed, but it doesn’t say how many there are.

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

Oops! First time I liked Bad Piggies, it didn’t take. It now shows that I have 3.

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By cosmo2503 (@cosmo2503)

@mvnla2 I downloaded BP for iPad and smartphone on Thursday while I was till at office. Since I didn’t want to play at iPad I started playing on phone and get those three free on my smartphone version of game (on android) for liking BP on FB. I guess that one could have only 3 free mehanic per FB account not per each device. It doesn’t seem fair as I paid for game on both devices (actually one for Android is free).

By danimario9

I think Rovio should make the facebook features system more facebooky. Reason? Well, many gamers trick the game by clicking the Facebook Like button for extra things. They go to the page but they do nothing and violà the things become available without doing a tap. You should tip off Rovio about this.

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

For me it was the opposite, I went to BPs facebook page (through) the game, and clicked like, but didn’t get any mechanics. I think you need to go through the mechanic purchase link.

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By cosmo2503 (@cosmo2503)

I got my free mechanics through mechanics icon.

By Iago

much better than amazing alex!!!

Rank: Well Traveled with 1805 points
By c21scott (@c21scott)

The PC version has a free demo to try that lets you play quite a bit of this game. I am up to level 14 in Ground Hog Day. A great game I will have to purchase.

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By Chris (@chriss)

Is it correct that for 10 skulls I can play the 5th level in Sandbox Episode?
Then what are the other 10 skulls for?

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Likely more levels added to Sandbox in the future.

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By Chris (@chriss)

Yes, it seems like one level is missing (on the free space). For the second 10 skulls there should be a second level under “Find the skulls”.

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By Chris (@chriss)

Besides, did you get the “Adventurer” achievement for finding 10 skulls in episode 1? Mine did not show up.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I think I did, but I haven’t gone through my list yet.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

No, I did not get Adventurer. However, I got Discoverer despite not having all those skulls.

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By Chris (@chriss)

So will you make a bugs list for Bad Piggies?

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

That’s a good question. For now, maybe a forum thread will be best.

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By Chris (@chriss)

Yes, same here. As soon as I got the first skull in episode 2 (my 11th skull in total), the Discoverer achievement popped up.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I’ll create a forum thread. I think I have another one that is bugged: Crash Course.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

Okay. How is this one bugged? (I have not seen any rockets yet, so I can’t try it.)

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)
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By Chris (@chriss)

I also tried it today. I activated 6 rockets at the same time, but no achievement was given to me. :-(

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By nacho18 (@nacho18)

Same happens to me. I am playing on 29 level . I completed the first page and on the second one , I Need to do all 3 , IV , V and VI ; I am wonder if I have to complete with 3 stars in the whole episode ; then will pop up!!!! Or does matter if not have all stars. I check 4 times and yes positive I have all 10 skulls found it!!!!! Could be a bug!!!!

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I don’t know if it’s “missing”. The next unlock may be 30. Who knows.

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By Oobgular (@oobgular17)

I was thinking that the space will be taken in the next update, when more skulls are added. I doubt it’s a bug.

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By username12345 (@blahalb09)

@amslimfordy Why isn’t Bad Piggies free and premium available on Amazon?

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I don’t have that information. In all honesty, now that GPlay has IAPs, I don’t see the “necessity” for Amazon. I encourage my friends with Androids to purchase their Rovio apps from GPlay.

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By martythebrit (@martythebrit)

When will this be available to purchase on Google Play?

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Yesterday…

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By martythebrit (@martythebrit)

I don’t see it on Google Play, just the ad supported version.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I haven’t heard anything about an ad-free version at this time.

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By waimea (@waimea)

I’ve hit a bit of a strange glitch. When I try to enter the buy code, my letter ‘Z’ will not work. All other letter are fine, and my ‘z’ works fine everywhere else. As there are several ‘Zs’ in my unlock code, I’m at a loss. I have tried restarting the game, no go. Do I have to contact Rovio or is this something solveable? Thx.

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By waimea (@waimea)

5th restart, it was ok. Sorry, wish there was a way to delete dumb posts.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Hrm… How about typing the code elsewhere (such as in Google), copy it, then paste it in the game.

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By waimea (@waimea)

Thanks anyway @AMslimfordy. Was probably just being a little impatient. And thanks for all the great walk-thrus and tips – it’s nice to have something to fall back on when you are stumped – or again, impatient!

By Jumpluff

Wow! I don’t regret deleting Amazing alex! This game is a beauty. Also, AMslim, I think it;s important to note in bug section that AB orgiginal is crashing.

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By penguinlover505 (@penguinlover05)

the trailer is really cute but i may get the game idk im with the birds team not the pigs i like angry birds with the birds destroying the pigs not the pigs attacking the birds

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By annach (@annach)

Something is wrong with achievements in this game. They pop up during the game, but do not show up in the list of achievements. When I open GameCenter, it says 9 of 33 achievements, but shows pictures for only two.

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By MVNLA2 (@mvnla2)

I also have problems with achievements:
1) GC says I have 14, but only 1 shows
2) Yesterday there were more showing; most disappeared overnight
3) Yesterday I had Rolling Low II, but not Rolling Low I.

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By annach (@annach)

Yes, same thing. Today, I have 11 achievements, but only one shows, and it is Rollong Low III (?) while Rolling Low I and II are not there. Hopefully, they will fix this issue with GameCenter soon.

Rank: Pig Leader with 10660 points
By nacho18 (@nacho18)

Hi you both guys: I have diferent situation on this matters. I am playing on two devices: the new iPad which one goes on level 27 first episode then on my new iPhone 5. Goes on , level 11 the first episode : they both goes on Achievements # 14. Know if I got GC app tells me that 14 Achievements if I am playing at any of both of my devices then check my Achivements says the same thing 14 Achivements . I am using iCloud. I do not really if some one of other players have this the same situation . Sorry for my English .

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By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

@nacho18
Nice to hear something of you on ABN. Hey you already Play BP?? How do you find this Game? How do you find the new iPhone5 and how it is to Play on it? I already ordered the New iPhone5 and i am waiting and waiting and waiting for it!! Prospective i will get it between October 18th and 24th. I can’t wait for it because my friend got it already :-(

Aaaaaaaaaah

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By nacho18 (@nacho18)

Hi my dear CC Jolly . I do live in San Francisco Ca. USA. So here it is very close to Cupertino were the Apple and Mac home or main house is. I was a week ago on Sunday the 23 very early on the morning at 6:00 a.m. I was first on line: then at 7:15 they opened for take only 5 by 5 persons and at 9:00 were open for every body. Well y was very lucky because wen I got my White iPhone 5 it was one of the last 3 for that day . The carrier provider that I have is Verizon.know works really fast and good; all the new futures iOS6 are Amazing. The BP Game plays excellent . It is better on the new iPad because of the retina display . Listen Apple stores in San Francisco remain selling very few amounts every day: but you or anybody have to be early on line to get them. I thing that will be for several weeks and shoppers that order on line like you ; unfortunately have to wait little longer they will release the iPhones by October 5 or later. So it was very bad idea to shop on line for many people . So we are lucky the ones live closely in San Francisco. Know the Game BP. It is good but to me more difficult than AA. In general I love it but some levels are extremely hard to achieve ….!!!! For sure I will work on that many weeks…! Greetings From San Francisco to you and all the players ABN from Europe specially the Autrians like you.

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By nacho18 (@nacho18)

Wooooops …!!! I mean the Austrians…!!!

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By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

Thanks @nacho18
I ordered the black one. I hope they send it this week :-)

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

I just dont get it
there are 20 skull in 2 episodes and if we get all of them then a sandbox level is unlocked.
so in future updates will there be more skulls in other 2 new episodes or some other thing like in ABR?

By Eli

I didn’t get all the skulls and the level still unlocked..i guess you don’t need all the 20 skulls..

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By Chris (@chriss)

You need exactly 10 skulls to unlock the level.

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

maybe 10 since for me it is written 4/10

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By AustinRHL (@austinrhl)

Is anyone else having problems with the game freezing at particular points? For me, every time I try to open the second sandbox level in GHD, the app crashes as it tries to load the huge quantity of parts and my phone has to restart itself. I think the problem may simply be that my poor old 2009-era original Droid is out of its depth trying to play the newest apps, but it would be nice to hear if others are experiencing similar difficulties.

By pig_popper

Many people have commented in the 2nd page about the app crashing problem.

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

off topic but i like the new logo!!

By danimario9

They’re destructing the ABN logo to make the BP one take place. UNFAIR!

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By cosmo2503 (@cosmo2503)

Is it posible to save different 3 stars solutions on iPad for one level?

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By Peatree2 (@peatree2)

Exactly how are extra sandbox parts unlocked? Is it by completing a level or 3-starring?

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By Chris (@chriss)

AfaIk:

Unlock level S-1: Complete levels 1-1 to 1-12 in Ground Hog Day
Unlock level S-2: Complete levels 1-13 to 1-24 in Ground Hog Day
Unlock level S-3: Complete levels 2-1 to 2-12 in When Pigs Fly
Unlock level S-4: Complete levels 2-13 to 2-12 in When Pigs Fly
Unlock level S-5: Collect 10 skulls

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Thanks. Is this 100% definite? (Our posts on the S-# levels say “we believe” for each of these.)

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By Chris (@chriss)

S-1, S-3 ans S-5 are 100% definite. When I completed level 1-12 (with 2 stars), level S-1 unlocked. When I completed level 2-12 (with 2 stars), level S-3 unlocked.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Brilliant. Thanks for the help!

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By Chris (@chriss)

I can also confirm S-4 now. Before I played level 2-24, S-4 was locked. Then I passed level 2-24 with 1 star, and level S-4 unlocked.

So I think for S-2 it was analogical.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Brilliant!

By wawan

i also played 1-24 with 1 star, and level S-2 unlocked. :)

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

yes the second sandbox level is unlocked after completing 1-24 and the parts are maybe common to both.

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

i just checked back and they arent common so i guess that the parts are added for S-1 from level 13- 24 and the level I-IV,I-V,I-VI

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

just to add after the 12th level or from 13th onwards the parts start coming in sandbox

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By PJng (@pjng)

I see some glitch, sometime a part will trough ‘stone’ when active TNT if very near wall.

http://angrybir.de/QoDB8x

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By SouperBrick (@souperbrick)

Yeah, that happens to me as well. Sometimes if the explesion is VERY strong, some pigs of materials will go “into” the rock.

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By PJng (@pjng)

And i not sure what this physic,
if set like this it will fall to left,
if instead like this it did not fall down even wait it.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Perhaps the pig’s weight distribution is skewed left. Strange though.

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By Lorde, ya ya ya! (@lolwutburger)

I think the parts may go IN FRONT of the rocks.

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By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

Does anyone know how to backup/transfer Bad Piggies save data? The Ultimate Backup tutorial doesn’t apply here, as Bad Piggies save data isn’t located in the AppData folder.

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By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

Never mind, I figured it out, it is in AppData, but it’s in LocalLow rather than Roaming.

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We plan to write a quick post for this, early next week probably.

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By hinarei (@hinarei)

“there may also be device-specific limitations as well”

For the first time I’ve come up against a device limitation. My Galaxy S is on 2.2 Froyo but Play showed a notice that my device wasn’t compatible with that version…

sad hina :(

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By Birds! (@theog)

Try to upgrade your device through kies.

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By Birds! (@theog)

To download it just install kies through the CD disk that come with your device or download through Samsung’s site

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By hinarei (@hinarei)

Cheers for the suggestion @theog, but unfortunately Kies, while I can connect and sync contacts and backup the device and whatnot, will not update my phone :( I’m stuck on Froyo, it seems. Just have to get Bad Piggies on a computer version and learn how to play with a trackpad… bah.

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By Birds! (@theog)

nope, here is the way:
1 connect your device using a usb cable
2 if it was detected by kies, click the upper left (your device)
3 then, (sorry i a little bit forgot about this) you’ll be prompt to upgrade your device
there’s another way, the superoneclick way, i used this to upgrade my galaxy mini and then flash a custom rom in it so my phone now is 4.0.4 ics. to find out more, just seaarch “how to upgrade galaxy s” on google

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By Birds! (@theog)

p.s: this will not erase your data

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By Balooon (@balooon)

A screenshot of Sunrise’s report on the launch of Bad Piggies. Note the presence of the episode Flight in the Night, which wasn’t revealed by Rovio at the time.

http://images.wikia.com/angrybirds/images/f/f9/Sunrise_FitN.PNG

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By Abhijit (@abhijit)

so that means that there is going to be a new episode called flight in the night.
awesome find

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By Birds! (@theog)

I wonder what the story will be. Sorry for my bad english

By pig_popper

The picture shows that the pig is carrying an egg. Maybe the pigs have figured out the position of the egg and trying to grab it.

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By Chris (@chriss)

Yes. I wonder what will be new. The pigs already flew in the 2nd episode. Okay, the 3rd episode will be at night, but is that all?

Maybe in future updates, the pigs will build boats or submarinor or they will follow the birds to space.

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By cosmo2503 (@cosmo2503)

Very strange. What that could be? Does anybody has any idea?

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By Birds! (@theog)

Maybe that freckled pig has got the egg and escape from the birds

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By ketjowp (@ketjowp)

Did you notice that there are next 135 stars in “Flight in night”, but in sandbox, there are still 100 stars. Strange ?

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By SouperBrick (@souperbrick)

Maybe when they release it, They only release half the episode like they always do? And the sandbox levels are coming soon after that? Just a guess.

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By ketjowp (@ketjowp)

There will be less stars if they release a half of the episode i think

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By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

I don’t downloaded the BP. I miss the birdies in this App and I do not find good that we can not Enter scores (only 3 Stars).

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By alfredhartojo (@alfredhartojo)

@cc-jolly Well,there’s an appearance of the blue birds in the When Pigs Fly ending cutscene,and I believe that these two episodes are just the training,I’ve seen some leak on episode 3,Flight at Night,and the episode has a pig walking with an egg on it’s back (Sign of incoming angry egg protecting birds) xP

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By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

@alfredhartojo
And how do you feel playing BP. Is it same Fun playing Angry Birds? Maybe i will take a look and will download it. But first i have to wait for my new iPhone5. I Hope the Apps will be programated that they are running soon on the Full Screen for iPhone5!! xD

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By alfredhartojo (@alfredhartojo)

@cc-jolly IMO,this game is very fun and a brain-teasing puzzle,the first 24 levels may look boring,but when you reach level 25-36 of the Ground Hog Day levels,it’s very fun,especially the When Pigs Fly and Sandbox,and I’ve heard that if you 3-Starred all of the levels given,an extra 30 level will be brought to you (From the game’s description) :D

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By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

Ok thx @alfredhartojo for Information :-)

So i see it is worth considering to download it !?

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By alfredhartojo (@alfredhartojo)

Definetly worth trying it! ;)

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By Chris (@chriss)

I think the description is wrong. There are only 18 bonus levels.

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By SouperBrick (@souperbrick)

@cc-jolly, I think it’s a great game to conciser going back and forth between sides in my opinion.

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By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

Thx

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By billymt (@billymt)

Hi all,

got 2 small problems in this fantastic game:

1) ADVENTURER achievement:discover 10 explorer remains in episode 1
This didn’t unlock and I found all 20 remains in both episode 1 and 2. i did get the achievement for episode 2 though (DISCOVERER)

2) CRASH COURSE achievement: activate 6 rockets at the same time
How can i get more than 4 rockets? I have 4 blue and 4 red in the Sandbox levels.

Cheers & enjoy this game :)

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By Birds! (@theog)

Combine it (3 blue and 3 red ). Activate the rockets by touch the buttons in the same time. Just an idea

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By billymt (@billymt)

Doesn’t work, really weird achievement.

Thanks :)

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)
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By billymt (@billymt)

Cheers Slim

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By Congo (@congo)

I don’t know how you guys do it, but keep up the good work!

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By nacho18 (@nacho18)

Like many others I am having a lot fun: after play 3 or 4 hours. I take a moment to rest . I take a tour on the main Menu Page. I watch the movie from you tube ; I read the whole chapter of Credits. While I was listening the Music; that it is Marvelous . Even Romantic very Epic and really Festive that give me a big doses of Optimism ; I start to pop balloons ; I did feel like child dreamed on a Island o peace and love: very joyful moment. Really this music inspiring me a lot good wishes . But there a point about balloons I popped more than hundred and the Popper’s Theory I does not come out . Do I have to achieve by playing the second chapter When pigs fly!!! Because I do not play that part yet . Do some one have those achievements !!!!. Great Game good for ROVIO and enormous Job From : ABN personnel . A big Cheers and Congrats .

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By DeathHammer (@deathhammer)

I’ve had an idea for Bad Piggies! Say that you are playing with a friend, and you three-star a level. Your friend plays the level and only makes it to the finish. He will still get three stars, and he will get the credit for doing no work at all! So I thought that a button that resetted the score of the level would help. However, the game will still know your best score. If there was such a button, your friend would only get one star, but it would still know that you got three stars. If your friend gets the other two objectives, he will get three stars. It would be great for trying different vehicles, too! However, I don’t think that it should be unlcoked on a level, until the level is passed for the first time. Whaddya say about this? i think that this should be put forward to Rovio!

By Nigelz

it said “android require is 2.2 and up”, mine is 2.3, why is it incompatible???

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

“… but there may also be device-specific limitations as well.”

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By Birds! (@theog)

I saw the comments on Google play, and i didn’t see any comments lower than the galaxy s ( like galaxy ace, etc)

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I have encouraged people to contact Rovio with these questions. We do not have a list of compatible Android devices. We cannot offer any assistance in this matter.

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By Birds! (@theog)

Sorry, I didn’t mean to ask you, just tell about it (cause you aren’t the dev, of course). Anyway, when I post a comment, it was doubled. What is this? (Glitch? Spam?)

By Kkc

I need help! My bad piggies keeps on crashing ever since I got to level1-32 it crashes when I reach the map piece i’ve tried rebooting and nothing happens. Playing on the iPad 1

By Kkc

i also tried respringing, reinstalling and deleting it in the multitasking bar.

By Kkc

@AMslimfordy any suggestions on what to do?

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By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I haven’t heard of any issues. You are likely best off contacting Rovio directly.

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By burbman (@burbman)

I watched over my son’s shoulder as he played BP pretty much non-stop over the weekend, and I have the following observations:

Game appears to be well designed, and visually pleasing.
It can be fun to just sit at the opening screen and blow up the pig’s creations as they go by.
I like this game better than AA, because you not only build the vehicle, but you also play the vehicle through the level.
I do not like this game as much as AB, because once three stars have been obtained on a level, there is no reason to go back and replay.
I was baffled for some time by the fact that each star can be obtained independently of the others, seems wrong to me for some reason.

Rovio advertised the game as having free updates, IMO this is probably a strategic mistake, as users will need a lot of new content to remain hooked on the game. Probably should have just planned to release 99 cent level packages to keep from supporting a massive amount of users wanting lots of free updates.

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