In-game testing needed. Details: Test if the anger mechanic is different in the original Viva Pinata game.

Anger is a condition that can befall any piñata. Anger is denoted by a red tint and a red cloud around the piñata's head. In this state, piñatas will seek another piñata close by to trigger a fight.

Anger can be neutralized by smacking them with a shovel, watering an angry piñata with the watering can, or having a Bonboon distract them from fighting. However, after piñatas start attacking they cannot be disrupted. Anger can be spread to other piñatas.

Causes of anger

A piñata can become angry when it is:

Whispered to by a Sour Bonboon.
Tapped by the trick stick with while it is not performing a trick.
Occasionally when whacked by a shovel.
Poked by a shovel twice with .
- Being poked once will give them an angry expression for a short period of time.
Zapped by a thistle.