Angry Birds Friends

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Angry Birds Friends is another gaming app in the Angry Birds franchise. The objective of this game is the same as the others of its kind, to launch birds at towers built by pigs. This app is available in both the App Store and the Google Play Store and offers in-app purchases and advertisements. This app is rated for users of all ages and is safe for kids.

About Angry Birds Friends

What is Angry Birds Friends?

Angry Birds Friends is another gaming app in the Angry Birds franchise. The objective of this game is the same as the others of its kind, to launch birds at towers built by pigs. The story in this version of the app comes with a twist. Players are able to play with friends and strangers around the world in a one-on-one battle or tournament style.

This app is available in both the App Store and the Google Play Store and offers in-app purchases and advertisements. This app is rated for users of all ages.

Once users have downloaded this free app and agreed to the terms of service they are taken to a main menu. The main menu features three main options: inbox, play, or practice. Also featured here is the settings cog, connect to Facebook option, an a "store" selection.

The inbox option opens a popup to show any notifications, a list of friends and games, and the fan shop that direct you either to Amazon to purchase Angry Birds clothing and gifts or to YouTube to watch Angry Birds videos. The practice option lets you practice a tournament style before jumping in with real players. When users are ready to play the the play tab sets users up with other players. They also require that users progress first through a warm-up round.

Coins are the form of currency in this app and are also where much of the in-app purchases lie. Users may slowly amass coins over time through gameplay and daily rewards, but many will choose to purchase coins to extend gameplay or earn boosters to help them reach the next level. Additionally, in-app purchases range in price from $0.99 to $79.99.

This game has received great reviews but common user complaints state that there are too many intrusive advertisements, a slow load time, and that the app crashes often.

Is Angry Birds Friends safe for my kids?

Content wise, this game is harmless, though there is some mild cartoon violence but nothing that parents need to worry about. Overall, this app is safe for kids.

There is no age verification but the terms of service require that users be 13 years of age and older or that they are agreeing with a parent or guardian present.

Parents should pay attention to two things though if they let their child play this game. First, this app offers many in-app purchases and when users get frustrated them may be tempted to spend. Parents should set clear spending expectation with their children before allowing them to download this app.

Second, games like Angry Birds Friends are notoriously addictive. Kids may have a hard time self-regulating and may want to play often. Parents should be aware of how much and what kind of screen time their children are getting and work to create a healthy balance and to avoid tech addiction.