

On the flipside, you don’t want to aim directly at the ground ahead since you’ll lose out on the significant speed boost that you get from the first few moments that you’re in the air. To get the most out of your slingshot launch, you should aim in an arc that will let your bird fly a bit into the distance, but not so much since you lose some speed if you’re in the air for too long. This time around, however, the slingshot is there to launch your bird into the race, while also giving you the chance to get a significant speed boost from the very beginning.


Many fans of the series will recognize this launching mechanism as the iconic slingshot used to throw birds into buildings in the other mainline Angry Birds games. The very first thing you’ll do before careening down the stage and into the race is actually launching your bird. For this reason, we wanted to share this beginner’s guide where you’ll find a few useful tips and tricks to keep in mind if you want to win all your races in this game. However, while this game is meant to provide a more casual experience, it’s actually quite difficult to master its racing mechanics. The all-new Angry Birds Racing is an interesting new addition to the popular franchise, revolving around racing rather than launching birds to destroy buildings.
