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Find your footing in Bubble Shooter

Bring this focus to a round

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Understand the aim

Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.

Making your moves

  1. Aim and fire.
  2. Attach bubbles to the cluster.
  3. Groups of three or more equal colours disappear.
  4. Floating groups drop; five misses lower the ceiling.

The controls to know

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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.

A mistake to avoid

Contact with a different colour is not a match. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Common questions

As a new player, what is the goal of Bubble Shooter?

The key detail is this: Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary.

Before I begin, how do I control Bubble Shooter?

Keep this in mind: Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire.

While learning, what example helps explain Bubble Shooter?

For clarity: 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.

While reading the Guide, what format does Bubble Shooter offer?

The key detail is this: Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.

As a new player, which play mode does Bubble Shooter use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

For my first round, where should I start with Bubble Shooter?

For clarity: Aim and fire.

For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Bubble Shooter?

For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Bubble Shooter again?

Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Bubble Shooter?

Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.