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==In [[Rayman 1|''Rayman'']] and its spin-offs==  

In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], balloons themselves cannot be found; however, in the PlayStation and [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar]] versions, an enormous present-shaped balloon can be seen on the map of [[the valley]]. No reason is ever given for its presence, and it appears merely as a decoration on the world map screen.

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R1PS1WorldMap.png|The mysterious present-shaped balloon in [[The valley|the world map]].

===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===

Balloons appear in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' and its spin-offs as core gameplay elements in several levels. They appear as purple balloons bearing the white letter ‘R’ – thus giving them a resemblance to [[Rayman's symbol]] – often appear in the new areas, and the played can also add them to their own custom levels. These balloons levitate in one spot; [[Rayman]] can inflate them by punching them with his [[telescopic fist]]. When he stands on them, they deflate within a fraction of a second, creating new platforming challenges not present in [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

==In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''==

[[File:Hot_air_balloon_in_the_Iron_Mountains.jpg|thumb|right|320px|The hot air balloon at the end of the first phase of [[the Iron Mountains]].]]

A hot air balloon also appears at the end of the first phase of [[the Iron Mountains]], where it takes [[Rayman]] to the second phase. Another one can also be found in its remake, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', in [[Rainbow Creek]], where it takes [[Rayman]] to [[the Precipice]]. Since the two hot air balloons are identical, it is possible that they are the same one.

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', balloons make a much more prominent appearance than they do in any other game in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], both [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s use balloons as a means of traversing various kinds of otherwise impassable territory.

Large balloons known as [[Hoodlum Zeppelin]]s carry various [[Hoodlum]]s from one place to another. On their sides they bear crude insignia depicting [[Black Lum]]s. Sets of smaller balloons are used by individual [[Hoodlum]]s as a means of quickly moving across reasonably large gaps and are usually found deep within their territory. The [[Hoodlum]]s like this method of travel because they believe "it’s exotic, it’s sporty and it weeds out the clumsier soldiers". A single [[Hoodlum]] holding one of these balloons is capable of flight, but if they are attacked while holding a balloon, the [[Hoodlum]] inflates and is immediately defeated; if the [[Hoodlum]] is standing on the balloon then the [[Hoodlum]] falls to the ground and attacks. [[Rayman]] often finds their chains of balloons unattended, and can use them as platforms; touching one will cause it to pop, sending [[Rayman]] bouncing high into the air. They quickly re-appear so that they can be used as platforms once more. One minigame, simply titled ‘[[Balloons]]’, revolves solely around this type of type of travel; [[Rayman]] must use chains comprising hundreds of balloons to cross a series of ships and icebergs in [[the Looming Sea]].

The [[cage]]s in which the [[Teensie]]s are imprisoned are usually found suspended in the air by a floating balloon, and disappear when the [[cage]] is broken.

Hoodlum_Zeppelin_R3.png|A [[Hoodlum Zeppelin]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

Cage_R3_1.png|A [[cage]] suspended in the air via balloon.

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===

[[Image:Balloon_R3_GBA.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|A balloon in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].]]