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Bubble Trouble

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ℹ️ About Bubble Trouble

The Bubble Trouble game is a beloved 2D arcade classic. You control a small character at the bottom of the screen who must clear the level of all bouncing bubbles. You shoot a harpoon gun straight up, and if it hits a bubble, the bubble splits into two smaller ones, until they are small enough to be destroyed.

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🎮 How to play Bubble Trouble

In Bubble Trouble, you must avoid being touched by any of the bouncing bubbles. If a bubble hits you, you lose a life. Your only weapon is a harpoon gun that shoots a grappling line directly upward. When this line hits a bubble, it pops it, causing it to divide into two smaller bubbles. This continues until the bubbles are at their smallest size, at which point hitting them destroys them completely. You win the level when all bubbles have been cleared. You must do this before the timer runs out. Power-ups will also drop, giving you shields, extra time, or weapon upgrades.

💡 Tips and Tricks for Bubble Trouble

Try to ‘herd’ the bubbles. Get them all bouncing on one side of the screen so you have a safe area on the other side to shoot from. Prioritize power-ups. The double-harpoon or the sticky harpoon (which stays on the ceiling for a few seconds) are game-changers. When a large bubble is about to pop, be ready to move. The two smaller bubbles will bounce out to the sides, and it is easy to get trapped. This Bubble Trouble unblocked game is about positioning and panic management.

  • Stand directly under a bubble to hit it, but move immediately after shooting.
  • Cornering the last, smallest bubbles is the safest way to clear them.
  • The ‘dynamite’ power-up pops all bubbles to their smallest size, which can be dangerous.

🕹️ Controls for Bubble Trouble

The controls are simple and designed for arcade action:

  • Left Arrow: Move Left
  • Right Arrow: Move Right
  • Spacebar: Shoot Harpoon

The simple, addictive loop of Bubble Trouble has made it a timeless classic. Its gameplay of splitting targets is a different kind of challenge compared to the ‘match-3’ popper mechanics of Marble Dash.

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Classic and nostalgic gameplay
  • Addictive and challenging
  • Great 2-player co-op mode
  • Simple controls

Cons

  • Graphics are very dated
  • Can be extremely difficult
  • Repetitive level design

Our Score

9.1 / 10

❓ FAQ

Can Bubble Trouble be played with two players?

Yes, one of the most popular features of Bubble Trouble is its two-player cooperative mode. Two players can work together on the same screen, using different keys, to clear the levels. This makes the game much more fun and chaotic.

What is the difference between Bubble Trouble and Bubble Struggle?

They are often names for the same game. ‘Bubble Struggle’ is the original name of the game series created by Krešimir Ćuk. ‘Bubble Trouble’ has become a very common and popular name for it, and both are used to refer to this classic harpoon-and-bubble gameplay.

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