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How to play Bubble Shooter
Bubble Shooter gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- Aim and fire.
- Attach bubbles to the cluster.
- Groups of three or more equal colours disappear.
- Floating groups drop; five misses lower the ceiling.
Controls
Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Removing one support can drop a larger mixed-colour group below it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Contact with a different colour is not a match. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Bubble Shooter?
For clarity: Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary.
When I return, how do I control Bubble Shooter?
The key detail is this: Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire.
As a new player, what example helps explain Bubble Shooter?
Keep this in mind: Removing one support can drop a larger mixed-colour group below it.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Bubble Shooter?
The key detail is this: Contact with a different colour is not a match.
For my first round, what format does Bubble Shooter offer?
Keep this in mind: Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.
On this playing page, which play mode does Bubble Shooter use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.