Bubble Trouble
Bubble Trouble is an arcade game about popping bouncing bubbles with a harpoon. Move along the floor, shoot upward, and clear each level. Play alone or share a keyboard with a friend.
Key facts
- Genre
- Arcade
- Players
- 1-2 players (same keyboard)
How to play Bubble Trouble
Select 1 Player or 2 Players from the main menu. In solo play, choose an available level from the numbered grid. The grid shows 22 levels.
Move along the floor and fire your harpoon straight up. A harpoon is a shot that travels on a vertical line. Large bubbles split into smaller bubbles when hit. Keep shooting until every bubble is gone.
Watch the bubbles as they bounce across the screen. A bubble that touches your character costs a life. The bar above the life markers shows the time left. Clear the bubbles before it runs out.
In our Chrome desktop test, we cleared level 1 and reached level 2. We lined up under bubbles and fired to break them into smaller pieces.
The level grid made level 2 available after our first run. We selected it for another attempt. The game starts that attempt with a fresh score and lives.
Bubble Trouble controls
| Action | Controls |
|---|---|
| Player 1: move left / right | Left / Right arrow keys |
| Player 1: shoot | Space |
| Player 2: move left / right | A / D |
| Player 2: shoot | Q |
Tips and tricks
- Line up under a bubble before firing. Your harpoon travels straight up from your character.
- Watch the smaller bubbles after a hit. They spread across the floor and need more shots.
- Move when a bubble drops toward you. A hit costs a life, and the level restarts.
- Keep an eye on the time bar. Shoot the remaining bubbles before the bar runs out.
- Open Help to identify bonus drops. The shield protects you until a bubble hits it, and slow motion slows bubbles.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when I shoot a bubble?
A large bubble splits into smaller bubbles. Shoot the smaller pieces until they disappear. Clear every bubble to move on.
Can I replay a level?
Yes. Choose 1 Player from the menu to open the level grid. You can select an available level, including level 2 after reaching it.
What do the bonus drops do?
The Help screen lists extra time, a shield, slow motion, and an extra life. It also shows point bonuses and weapon drops.
Can two people play Bubble Trouble?
Yes. Choose 2 Players to share a keyboard. Player 1 uses the arrow keys and Space. Player 2 uses A and D to move and Q to shoot.
Can I play Bubble Trouble on mobile?
The game shows keyboard controls. Use a desktop or laptop with a keyboard to play.
Is Bubble Trouble free to play?
Yes. Open the game in your browser and choose a mode to start.
Last updated . Bubble Trouble is made by its original developer and embedded here for free play.