The 99 Red Balloons are Vice City Stories' numbered collectible route, spread across Vice City Mainland and Vice City Beach.
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Vice City Mainland
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Completion routes across Vice City Mainland, including Viceport, Little Havana, Little Haiti, Downtown, Fort Baxter, and the airport.
Vice City Beach
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Completion routes across Vice City Beach, including Prawn Island, Vice Point, Washington Beach, Ocean Beach, and Leaf Links.
Vice City Mainland
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Completion routes across Vice City Mainland, including Viceport, Little Havana, Little Haiti, Downtown, Fort Baxter, and the airport.
| Done | Entry | Image | Name | Guide Number | Region | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Red Balloon #1 |  | Red Balloon #1 | 1 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #2Red Balloon #2 |  | Red Balloon #2 | 2 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #3Red Balloon #3 |  | Red Balloon #3 | 3 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #4Red Balloon #4 |  | Red Balloon #4 | 4 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #5Red Balloon #5 |  | Red Balloon #5 | 5 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #6Red Balloon #6 |  | Red Balloon #6 | 6 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #7Red Balloon #7 |  | Red Balloon #7 | 7 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #8Red Balloon #8 |  | Red Balloon #8 | 8 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #9Red Balloon #9 |  | Red Balloon #9 | 9 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #10Red Balloon #10 |  | Red Balloon #10 | 10 | Vice City Mainland | $250; milestone reward at 10 balloons. | |
| #11Red Balloon #11 |  | Red Balloon #11 | 11 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #12Red Balloon #12 |  | Red Balloon #12 | 12 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #13Red Balloon #13 |  | Red Balloon #13 | 13 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #14Red Balloon #14 |  | Red Balloon #14 | 14 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #15Red Balloon #15 |  | Red Balloon #15 | 15 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #16Red Balloon #16 |  | Red Balloon #16 | 16 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #17Red Balloon #17 |  | Red Balloon #17 | 17 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #18Red Balloon #19 |  | Red Balloon #19 | 19 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #19Red Balloon #20 |  | Red Balloon #20 | 20 | Vice City Mainland | $250; milestone reward at 20 balloons. | |
| #20Red Balloon #21 |  | Red Balloon #21 | 21 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #21Red Balloon #22 |  | Red Balloon #22 | 22 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #22Red Balloon #23 |  | Red Balloon #23 | 23 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #23Red Balloon #24 |  | Red Balloon #24 | 24 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #24Red Balloon #25 |  | Red Balloon #25 | 25 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #25Red Balloon #26 |  | Red Balloon #26 | 26 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #26Red Balloon #27 |  | Red Balloon #27 | 27 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #27Red Balloon #28 |  | Red Balloon #28 | 28 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #28Red Balloon #29 |  | Red Balloon #29 | 29 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #29Red Balloon #30 |  | Red Balloon #30 | 30 | Vice City Mainland | $250; milestone reward at 30 balloons. | |
| #30Red Balloon #31 |  | Red Balloon #31 | 31 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #31Red Balloon #32 |  | Red Balloon #32 | 32 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #32Red Balloon #33 |  | Red Balloon #33 | 33 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #33Red Balloon #34 |  | Red Balloon #34 | 34 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #34Red Balloon #35 |  | Red Balloon #35 | 35 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #35Red Balloon #36 |  | Red Balloon #36 | 36 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #36Red Balloon #37 |  | Red Balloon #37 | 37 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #37Red Balloon #38 |  | Red Balloon #38 | 38 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #38Red Balloon #39 |  | Red Balloon #39 | 39 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #39Red Balloon #40 |  | Red Balloon #40 | 40 | Vice City Mainland | $250; milestone reward at 40 balloons. | |
| #40Red Balloon #41 |  | Red Balloon #41 | 41 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #41Red Balloon #42 |  | Red Balloon #42 | 42 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #42Red Balloon #43 |  | Red Balloon #43 | 43 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #43Red Balloon #44 |  | Red Balloon #44 | 44 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #44Red Balloon #45 |  | Red Balloon #45 | 45 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #45Red Balloon #46 |  | Red Balloon #46 | 46 | Vice City Mainland | $250. | |
| #46Red Balloon #47 |  | Red Balloon #47 | 47 | Vice City Mainland | $250. |
Vice City Beach
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Completion routes across Vice City Beach, including Prawn Island, Vice Point, Washington Beach, Ocean Beach, and Leaf Links.
| Done | Entry | Image | Name | Guide Number | Region | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #47Red Balloon #18 |  | Red Balloon #18 | 18 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #48Red Balloon #48 |  | Red Balloon #48 | 48 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #49Red Balloon #49 |  | Red Balloon #49 | 49 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #50Red Balloon #50 |  | Red Balloon #50 | 50 | Vice City Beach | $250; milestone reward at 50 balloons. | |
| #51Red Balloon #51 |  | Red Balloon #51 | 51 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #52Red Balloon #52 |  | Red Balloon #52 | 52 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #53Red Balloon #53 |  | Red Balloon #53 | 53 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #54Red Balloon #54 |  | Red Balloon #54 | 54 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #55Red Balloon #55 |  | Red Balloon #55 | 55 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #56Red Balloon #56 |  | Red Balloon #56 | 56 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #57Red Balloon #57 |  | Red Balloon #57 | 57 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #58Red Balloon #58 |  | Red Balloon #58 | 58 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #59Red Balloon #59 |  | Red Balloon #59 | 59 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #60Red Balloon #60 |  | Red Balloon #60 | 60 | Vice City Beach | $250; milestone reward at 60 balloons. | |
| #61Red Balloon #61 |  | Red Balloon #61 | 61 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #62Red Balloon #62 |  | Red Balloon #62 | 62 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #63Red Balloon #63 |  | Red Balloon #63 | 63 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #64Red Balloon #64 |  | Red Balloon #64 | 64 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #65Red Balloon #65 |  | Red Balloon #65 | 65 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #66Red Balloon #66 |  | Red Balloon #66 | 66 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #67Red Balloon #67 |  | Red Balloon #67 | 67 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #68Red Balloon #68 |  | Red Balloon #68 | 68 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #69Red Balloon #69 |  | Red Balloon #69 | 69 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #70Red Balloon #70 |  | Red Balloon #70 | 70 | Vice City Beach | $250; milestone reward at 70 balloons. | |
| #71Red Balloon #71 |  | Red Balloon #71 | 71 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #72Red Balloon #72 |  | Red Balloon #72 | 72 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #73Red Balloon #73 |  | Red Balloon #73 | 73 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #74Red Balloon #74 |  | Red Balloon #74 | 74 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #75Red Balloon #75 |  | Red Balloon #75 | 75 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #76Red Balloon #76 |  | Red Balloon #76 | 76 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #77Red Balloon #77 |  | Red Balloon #77 | 77 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #78Red Balloon #78 |  | Red Balloon #78 | 78 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #79Red Balloon #79 |  | Red Balloon #79 | 79 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #80Red Balloon #80 |  | Red Balloon #80 | 80 | Vice City Beach | $250; milestone reward at 80 balloons. | |
| #81Red Balloon #81 |  | Red Balloon #81 | 81 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #82Red Balloon #82 |  | Red Balloon #82 | 82 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #83Red Balloon #83 |  | Red Balloon #83 | 83 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #84Red Balloon #84 |  | Red Balloon #84 | 84 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #85Red Balloon #85 |  | Red Balloon #85 | 85 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #86Red Balloon #86 |  | Red Balloon #86 | 86 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #87Red Balloon #87 |  | Red Balloon #87 | 87 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #88Red Balloon #88 |  | Red Balloon #88 | 88 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #89Red Balloon #89 |  | Red Balloon #89 | 89 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #90Red Balloon #90 |  | Red Balloon #90 | 90 | Vice City Beach | $250; milestone reward at 90 balloons. | |
| #91Red Balloon #91 |  | Red Balloon #91 | 91 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #92Red Balloon #92 |  | Red Balloon #92 | 92 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #93Red Balloon #93 |  | Red Balloon #93 | 93 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #94Red Balloon #94 |  | Red Balloon #94 | 94 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #95Red Balloon #95 |  | Red Balloon #95 | 95 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #96Red Balloon #96 |  | Red Balloon #96 | 96 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #97Red Balloon #97 |  | Red Balloon #97 | 97 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #98Red Balloon #98 |  | Red Balloon #98 | 98 | Vice City Beach | $250. | |
| #99Red Balloon #99 |  | Red Balloon #99 | 99 | Vice City Beach | $250; final milestone unlocks the M249 safehouse spawn. |
The source location table supplies all 99 numbers, descriptions, exact collectible screenshots, and map references. Rows are grouped by region and retain the $250 per-balloon reward plus the safehouse milestone context.
Burst every balloon with a firearm, melee attack, or explosion. Some are high or hidden inside buildings, so the location description and exact screenshot should be used together.
FAQ
Q.
How many Red Balloons are in VCS?
The source lists 99 Red Balloons across Vice City.
Q.
What do balloon milestones reward?
Every tenth balloon creates a permanent weapon or armor spawn at the named safehouses, with the final balloon unlocking the M249 spawn.
Q.
When are the balloons available?
The source makes them available as soon as Vic is under player control during Soldier, although some areas may be easier after story access expands.