December is here, so I can safely say, “Happy holidays” everyone! The first of the Angry Birds Friends Winter Tournaments is now underway over at Facebook. This twist on the normal tourney is similar to what we saw during Halloween (sadly, without the awesome Zombie Pigs!); however, this one is broken up into four unique tournaments that take place through the month of December. It also has some very unique aspects, which we break down below:
- Four tournaments, with “Tournament I” starting tonight! The schedule is as follows:
- 12/03 thru 12/10: Tournament I (walkthroughs)
- 12/10 thru 12/17: Tournament II (walkthroughs)
- 12/17 thru 12/24: Tournament III
- 12/24 thru 12/31: Tournament IV
- Each tournament contains six unique levels with some new gameplay, icluding sleds (sliding TNT!), snowballs, and snowball cannons. Check out our walkthrough videos, which will be updated as the tournament progresses!
- Santa Bomb (bird)! — “Santa Bomb” is a supped up Bomb Bird and can only be used once per level (similar to “The Hunter”). You receive a random number for free at the start of
eachthe first tournament and can purchase an unlimited supply via the add-on. - TNT Drop! — This is something we’ve never seen before. This power-up — which you can see in action in the video above — sends three “presents” floating down to the pigs below via parachutes. These are no normal presents, rather, each one contains a TNT. Placement seems random, and, similar to “Santa Bomb”, they can only be used once per level. I did not receive any free TNT Bombs, but other users have stated they received a random number for free.
- Special add-ons available to purchase include unlimited Santa Bombs and TNT Drops. If you don’t want to wait you can also unlock all six tournament levels. Important! Remember, these purchases are unique to the respective tournament, you don’t get them for the entire month.
Well, there you have it, a fun new tournament for you to check out. Head on over to apps.facebook.com to compete against your friends. Remember, you don’t have to purchase anything to play.
Helpful Links
- Check out our awesome Angry Birds Friends Winter Tournament walkthrough videos and strategies for all six levels.
- Direct link to Angry Birds Friends on Facebook
One Level Per Day
Add-ons / Bundles
this is going to be awesome :D
“You do not receive any free TNT Bombs, so they must be purchased.”
I received six of them, like Santa Bomb.
Me too.
Odd enough, I received nine Santa Bombs!
Same, I got 9 Santa bombs and 6 tnt bombs.
Me three.
I got 7 Santa bombs and 6 TNT bombs.
What the…
I got 10 santa bombs and 6 tnt drops!
Anyone buy the pack? I am curious what the “Exclusive Snowball Avatar” looks like.
“Exclusive Snowball Avatar Item”
It’s probably just a snowball that sits beside your bird.
If we win a tournament, will we receive free Santa/tnt bombs along with all the other power-ups?
Good question!
Well, now we know: the answer is no. :( The free SBs and TNTs were first week only.
Winter TNT Drops a view of the future for ABO? Love the new innovations and what Rovio brings us each month as their success increases and our fun keeps growing.
Question I need to ask is.. if so many of us have different options as to what “free” powerups we get.. how is this a fair tournament Rovio? Not everyone is going to spend money on buying additions.
Not all people wants to buy. They just want to play, that’s all.
It doesn’t make the tournament “unfair”. It is just a game after all. Rovio did a pretty darn good job, if you ask me, with those levels and new features.
I managed to get 3 stars on all levels without using power ups. My question is today is last day for first round should I save them or use them all up?
On 10 dec started the new tournamnet. But i don’t have new free gift like a santa, tnt. Is it normal or mistake?
Only get them once.
oo sry, i see that: “only the 1st week”. it’s veryvery unfair. If i don’t spend money for rovio, i don’t enjoy the game completely. this is….
Seeing as the Facebook app is completely free in its base form, I don’t see the harm in kicking a few bucks their way. Doesn’t seem very greedy. Seems like a small payment.
@birdleader: I think that Rovio will update AB Friends with the last 15 Green Day levels in the next few weeks because last week Green Day released the final CD for their trilogy.
Actually, quite the opposite. See here: https://www.angrybirdsnest.com/angry-birds-friends-green-day-update-now-available/
Darn, I was really hoping for more levels
I have to say these week 2 levels have been some of the best levels ever. I hope to see the snowball thrower in the current seasons advent. So much fun.
Tournament III level 3 has a snowball cannon. Similar to the Stormtroopers in ABSW, it shoots 3 snowball at a time.