Bubble Trouble
Fire your harpoon to split the bouncing balls before they bounce into you.
How to play Bubble Trouble
Run left and right along the floor with the ← and → arrow keys (or drag), and press Space or tap to fire a harpoon straight up to the ceiling. When the harpoon hits a bouncing ball, the ball splits into two smaller balls; keep splitting until you pop the smallest ones. You can only have one harpoon out at a time, so aim well. If any ball touches you, you lose one of your three lives. Clear every ball to move to the next level — there are eight to beat.
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Bubble Trouble — frequently asked questions
Why can I only fire one harpoon at a time?
Like the classic Pang, a new harpoon can only be fired once your last one has hit a ball or reached the ceiling and retracted. Timing your single shot is the core of the game.
What happens when I hit a ball?
Each hit splits a ball into two smaller, faster ones. There are three sizes; hitting the smallest size pops it for good. Smaller balls are worth more points.
How do I clear a level?
Pop every ball on screen without letting one touch you. You have three lives across the whole run, and clearing all eight levels wins the game.
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