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About Bubble Bobble
Bubble Bobble is one of the best loved arcade games ever made. Bub, a little green dragon, blows bubbles that trap monsters. Pop a trapped monster and it turns into fruit and points; pop many at once for a bigger bonus. Jump on your own bubbles to climb, collect the letters of EXTEND for an extra life, and make your way through 100 levels. It is Taito’s 1986 arcade game, and it plays right here in your browser with no download.
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How to play
- Press Play under the title picture and wait a moment while the arcade machine starts.
- Press Coin (V on a keyboard) to add a credit, then Start (Enter).
- Blow a bubble with Z. A monster it hits is trapped inside.
- Touch the trapped monster to pop the bubble. The monster becomes fruit: pick it up for points.
- Jump with X. Hold jump while landing on a bubble to bounce on it and reach higher platforms.
- Trapped monsters escape after a while and come back angry and faster, so pop them quickly.
- Take too long on a level and a ghost comes after you.
Controls
Computer: arrow keys move, Z blows a bubble, X jumps, V adds a coin and Enter is Start. Move the mouse over the game to show the bar with pause, restart, sound, save state, load state and full screen buttons.
Phone and tablet: the arcade pad appears under the game: the stick, Bubble, Jump, Coin and Start.
A USB or Bluetooth gamepad also works.
Cheats
Press the magic wand button next to the full screen button above the game. A small panel opens over the game, and the game waits until you close it. The cheats switch on a few seconds after the machine has started.
- Unlimited lives: you never run out of lives.
Reloading the page turns the cheats off again.
About Bubble Bobble
Taito released Bubble Bobble in arcades in 1986. Two players play together as Bub and Bob, and the full ending is only seen when two players finish the game together. It was released for many home computers and consoles and was followed by Rainbow Islands and several other sequels.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bubble Bobble free to play here?
Yes. You can play it free in your browser on Yes This Game, with no download and no sign-up.
How many levels does Bubble Bobble have?
The arcade game has 100 levels, plus a final boss.
What does EXTEND mean in Bubble Bobble?
Some bubbles carry letters. Collect E, X, T, E, N and D to get an extra life and move to the next level.
Can I play it on my phone?
Yes. On a phone or tablet an on-screen pad appears under the game.
Can I save my progress?
Yes. The bar under the game has save state and load state buttons that keep the game in your browser on this device.
Categories: Arcade