Puzzle Bobble (Japan, B-System)

Puzzle Bobble, also known as Bust-a-Move in some regions, is a classic puzzle game.

 

Here's how to play

 

1. Start the game: You will play completely free in retro games.

2. Understand the layout:
- Colored bubbles are arranged at the top of the screen
- Your character (usually Bub or Bob from Bubble Bobble) is at the bottom with a cannon

3. Basic gameplay:
- Aim the cannon using directional controls
- Shoot bubbles to match three or more of the same color
- Matched bubbles pop and disappear

4. Controls:
- Move the cannon left and right (usually with arrow keys or joystick)
- Fire bubbles (usually with a button press)
- Some versions allow you to see the next bubble color

5. Strategy:
- Try to create chains and combos by popping multiple bubble groups at once
- Clear bubbles strategically to make others fall

6. Winning condition:
- Clear all the bubbles from the screen
- Or survive longer than your opponent in versus mode

7. Losing condition:
- Bubbles reach the bottom line of the playing field

8. Advanced techniques:
- Use wall bounces to reach tricky spots
- Plan ahead using the next bubble indicator
- In some versions, rapidly tap the fire button to make the bubble bounce at the top

9. Game modes:
- Single-player puzzle mode
- Versus mode (against CPU or another player)
- Endless mode in some versions

10. Progressing:
- Complete levels to move on to more challenging configurations
- In some versions, you can unlock new characters or power-ups

The game is easy to learn but can become quite challenging as you progress. The key is to think ahead and try to set up large combos for maximum points and efficient bubble clearing.

Controls Guide

Use arrow key and try some key ( Shift, Enter, Z, X, A, S , Q, E, R, T, G, F, H ) to controls the game.

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