Aim at a color
Move your mouse or finger over the board to set the direction. The guide line shows the initial path; a wall bounce can carry a bubble around an obstacle.
Beginner guide
How to Play
Bubble Shooter
Learn the controls and matching rules, then use a few simple decisions to clear more of the board and keep your round going.
Start playingMatch three or more
Fire into a group that shares your bubble’s color. Connect at least three of the same color and the matching group pops.
Drop unsupported bubbles
When a match removes the only connection holding a section to the top, the unsupported bubbles fall away. That can clear more than the original color match.
Finish the round
Clear the board or keep the remaining bubbles above the danger line. When the round ends, you can enter a nickname and submit your score.
A simple plan for each turn
Four beginner tips that help straight away
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Look for a support point. A small match can drop a large section if it removes the only connection above it.
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Check the next color. Choose a useful landing place for the current bubble so the next shot has a clear purpose.
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Keep a lane open. Avoid adding bubbles where they hide a color or block your best route to it.
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Aim before you fire. A controlled shot is usually more valuable than a quick one.
Controls
Mouse, touch or keyboard
- Mouse
- Move to aim · Click to shoot
- Touch
- Touch to aim · Tap to shoot
- Keyboard
- Space to shoot · R to restart
Rules for this version
What happens during a round?
The launcher gives you the current bubble and shows the next color so you can plan ahead. A successful match removes that color group and resets the missed-shot counter. If six shots pass without a match, the field moves down by one row. Watch the lowest bubbles: a single bubble reaching the danger line ends the game.
In this site's version, each matched bubble adds 10 points and each unsupported bubble that falls adds 20. Other Bubble Shooter games can use different point values, levels or special bubbles. Read the scoring guide for the exact formula here, or learn how a small match can trigger a larger combo clear.
Quick answers
Bubble Shooter basics
How many bubbles do I need to match?
Connect three or more bubbles of the same color. The bubble you fire counts as part of the match.
Why do other bubbles fall after a match?
They no longer have a connected path to the top of the board. Read the combo guide for ways to spot those drops.
Can I play Bubble Shooter on my phone?
Yes. The board scales to a phone or tablet and supports touch aiming. See the mobile guide for tips.