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Bubble Shooter: from controls to your first round
Start Bubble Shooter by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Aim and fire.
- Attach bubbles to the cluster.
- Groups of three or more equal colours disappear.
- Floating groups drop; five misses lower the ceiling.
Making selections and moves
Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
Removing one support can drop a larger mixed-colour group below it. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Notice this detail
Contact with a different colour is not a match. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Helpful answers for players
Before I begin, what is the goal of Bubble Shooter?
The key detail is this: Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary.
As a new player, how do I control Bubble Shooter?
For clarity: Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Bubble Shooter?
Removing one support can drop a larger mixed-colour group below it.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Bubble Shooter?
Keep this in mind: Contact with a different colour is not a match.
For this browser game, what format does Bubble Shooter offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Bubble Shooter use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.