Bubble Shooter: how to play

The classic bubble pop game. Kip loads the launcher; you aim and fire. Hit a group of the same colour to make three or more and they pop, and any bubbles left hanging with nothing above them drop for extra points. Clear the board to clear the level. Each level adds one new twist, from bombs and rainbow bubbles to a ceiling that keeps dropping.

How to play

• Point at where you want to shoot (or turn the aim with ← → or A D), then tap, click or press Space to fire. A dotted line shows the start of the path.
• Shots bounce off the side walls, so you can bank them around other bubbles.
• Three or more bubbles of one colour touching each other pop. Bubbles that are no longer joined to the top drop.
• Swap your bubble with the waiting one by tapping it (bottom right) or pressing X or ↓.
• If a bubble ends up past the dashed line (after a shot, or when the ceiling drops) you lose one of three hearts; the bottom rows clear and play goes on.
• Pop on shot after shot for a combo (up to ×10). Popping while the bubbles are close to the line is a close call.

The five levels

1. Neon City: three colours: match 3 or more to pop
2. Rooftops: bombs clear every bubble around them
3. Sewer: rainbow bubbles match any colour
4. Robot Factory: the ceiling drops a row every 8 shots
5. Glitch Zone: five colours, and some bubbles swap colour every 6 shots

Clear the Glitch Zone and the levels loop again with an extra row of bubbles and a ceiling that drops in every level. You have three hearts for the whole run, and the game is the same for everyone each day, so you can compare scores. Press M to turn the sound off or on.

Tips

• Aim for the bubbles that hold others up: one pop near the top can drop a whole cluster.
• Use the walls. A bank shot can reach a gap you can't hit straight on.
• Swap when the loaded colour has nowhere good to go, and keep bombs for crowded spots.

Questions

How do you play bubble shooter?

Aim and fire bubbles at the ones on the board. Three or more of the same colour touching pop, and any left hanging drop. Clear the board to win the level.

What happens when bubbles reach the bottom?

A bubble past the dashed line costs a heart. The bottom rows are cleared so you can keep going.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Touch and drag to aim, then lift your finger to fire.

Is it free?

Yes. Bubble Shooter is free in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download.