You start each game with a certain amount of cards, each containing one bird or spell. The amount of cards you have can be seen on the bottom left corner.
The order of the cards you get is always random, but in Arena and Mighty Eagle bootcamp you can shuffle the cards for a gem fee if you don't like your current set.
You can also get more cards by filling the Destructometer.
When the Destructometer is full, you'll get an extra card! The more stuff you destroy, the quicker the meter fills up!
Spells
Spells are cards with their own unique effects that can help you through a tough spot. You can collect Spells from chests, offers and other in-game content. Spells are unlocked one by one while advancing through the Saga levels.
There are currently 5 spells in the game:
- The Golden Duck: drops from the sky and can knock down buildings and pop pigs!
- The Blizzard: turns all the buildings into ice, making them easier to destroy.
- The Chili: causes a random pig to explode, damaging pigs and structures around them.
- The Pig Inflator: inflates some pigs, making them bigger - this will often cause their surroundings to fly around.
- The Mighty Eagle: a powerful gust of wind sweeps through the level, violently moving everything to the right! Only the Mighty Eagle's beloved sardines are safe from the destruction!
Spells are only available in Saga maps and challenges, excluding boss levels. Spells are disabled in all Player Versus Player features, including the Arena and Mighty Eagle's Bootcamp.
Free Bird Tokens
These tokens can give you three free birds in a run when you need them most! You can win them as a reward in different activities in the game and, when you run out of birds, use them instead of having to pay gems.