Bubble Shooter – aim, match three and drop the clusters

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Quick answer

Bubble Shooter is a free bubble shooter arcade puzzle that plays instantly in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download, sign-up or ads. Fire bubbles to make groups of three or more of one colour; pop and drop the whole cluster before it reaches the line.

Bubble Shooter at a glance
What it is	Bubble shooter arcade puzzle
Goal	Fire bubbles to make groups of three or more of one colour; pop and drop the whole cluster before it reaches the line
Modes	Endless levels with more rows and colours; a new row after several shots that pop nothing; next-bubble preview and swap
Controls	Drag to aim and lift to shoot, or point and click; arrow keys aim, Space shoots, Down swaps
Players	1
Price	Free, no ads, no sign-up, no download
Works on	Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser

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Maze Chomper	Maze chase arcade game	Endless levels that speed up; 3 lives; bonus gems	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the maze, or the on-screen pad
Alien Invaders	Fixed-shooter arcade game	Endless waves that start lower and faster; 3 lives	Arrow keys or A/D to move, Space to fire; on touch screens hold a finger on the game to move and fire automatically
Space Rocks	Vector-style space shooter	Endless waves; 3 lives, an extra life every 10,000 points	Arrows or WASD to turn and thrust, Space to fire, H for hyperspace; on-screen buttons on touch screens
River Hopper	Road and river crossing arcade game	Levels that get faster; 3 lives; 30 seconds per crossing	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe, tap to hop forward, or the on-screen pad
Flappy Wing	One-button endless flying game	Endless; medals at 10 (Bronze), 20 (Silver), 30 (Gold) and 40 (Platinum)	Tap, click, Space or Up to flap
Ocean Grow	Eat-and-grow action game	Levels with more predators; 3 lives	Your fish follows your finger or mouse; arrow keys or WASD also work
Color Memory	Sequence memory game	Classic (3 lives), Strict (one mistake ends it) and Speed (strict and faster each round)	Tap or click the pads, or press 1-4 or the arrow keys
Paddle Ball	Paddle and ball arcade game	Against the computer (Easy, Medium, Unbeatable) or 2 players on one device	Drag on your half, move the mouse, or W/S and the arrow keys
Snake	Classic snake arcade game	Walls or Wrap-around; Easy, Normal and Fast speeds	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the field, or the on-screen pad
Brick Breaker	Ball-and-paddle brick breaking arcade game	Five brick layouts that repeat faster; 3 lives; power-ups for a wider paddle, extra balls and extra lives	Drag on the game or move the mouse; arrow keys or A/D; tap, click or Space to launch
Bubble Shooter	Bubble shooter arcade puzzle	Endless levels with more rows and colours; a new row after several shots that pop nothing; next-bubble preview and swap	Drag to aim and lift to shoot, or point and click; arrow keys aim, Space shoots, Down swaps

The classic colour-matching shooter

A cluster of coloured bubbles hangs from the top of the screen. Aim your launcher, fire, and match three or more of the same colour to pop them. Pop the bubbles that hold up a group, and everything below falls for big points.

Tips for a high score

Go for drops. Popping a few bubbles near the top can bring down a whole cluster underneath.
Use the walls. Bank shots reach gaps you cannot hit directly.
Plan with the next bubble. Swap when the next colour fits better, and save awkward colours for a spot where they will not block.
Watch the row counter. When a new row is about to drop, take a safe shot that pops something.

Levels that grow

Each level adds rows and, every two levels, a new colour. New rows arrive sooner on higher levels, so clear quickly and keep the cluster away from the line.

How to play Bubble Shooter

1
Aim
Drag on the game to aim on a touch screen, or point with the mouse. The arrow keys turn the launcher. A dotted guide shows the path and the first bounce.
2
Shoot
Lift your finger, click, or press Space to fire. The bubble bounces off the side walls and sticks where it touches the cluster.
3
Match three
Three or more connected bubbles of the same colour pop. Bubbles left hanging with no link to the top fall off for bonus points.
4
Clear the board
Shots that pop nothing bring a new row down. Clear every bubble to reach the next level; if the cluster crosses the red line, the game ends.

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River Hopper
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Flappy Wing
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Ocean Grow
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Snake
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Brick Breaker
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Frequently asked questions

How do I aim off the walls?

Aim towards a side wall and the bubble bounces off at the same angle. The dotted guide shows the first bounce, so you can reach bubbles hidden behind others.

What is the next bubble?

The small bubble next to the launcher is the one after your current shot. Press Down, Shift or the ⇄ button to swap them.

When does a new row appear?

After a few shots in a row that pop nothing; the counter in the toolbar shows how many are left. A shot that pops bubbles resets it.

How is the score counted?

Each popped bubble scores 10 points. Every bubble that falls scores 20, and big drops score up to four times that. Clearing a level adds a bonus.

Which colours can I get?

Your bubbles always come in colours still on the board, so every shot can be useful. Higher levels use more colours.

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