What are Angry Birds?

Angry Birds is a popular casual puzzle game developed by Finnish company Rovio Entertainment. Its debut in 2009 on mobile platforms captivated millions of players worldwide with its addictive gameplay, which involves using a slingshot to launch various types of birds at structures inhabited by green pigs. The objective is to destroy all the pigs on the playfield by either hitting them directly with the birds or causing the unstable structures to collapse upon them. Its charming graphics, humorous style, and simple yet challenging mechanics have ensured the game's success and spawned numerous sequels, merchandise, an animated television series, and even feature films, firmly embedding Angry Birds in contemporary pop culture.