Two little bubble-blowing dragons, Bub and Bob, work their way down a hundred single-screen rounds in this NES conversion of Fukio Mitsuji's 1986 Taito arcade hit. Every enemy has to be caught in a bubble and then popped, either by touching it or by bouncing it into others for a chain of bonus fruit. Bubbles drift on air currents that differ from round to round, so reading the flow of a stage matters as much as aiming.
The NES version keeps the arcade's two-player simultaneous play and its layered secrets: letter bubbles that spell EXTEND for an extra life, and special water and lightning bubbles. It adds a password system so long runs can be resumed. Linger too long in a round and an invincible pursuer appears, which keeps the pace high. The game is known for its cheerful theme tune and for an ending that changes depending on whether two players finish together.
Tips for Bubble Bobble
Hold the jump button while landing on a bubble to bounce on it and reach higher platforms.
Pop several trapped enemies at once; the bigger the chain, the larger the fruit bonus.
Collect all six EXTEND letters for an extra life, and play co-op if you want the better ending.
How to Play Bubble Bobble
Click Play Now to launch Bubble Bobble directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z jumps and X blows a bubble in the direction you face. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
To play Bubble Bobble, simply hit the "Play Now" button on this page. The game loads instantly in your browser using an embedded emulator — no plugins, downloads, or setup required.
Is Bubble Bobble free to play?
Yes, Bubble Bobble is completely free to play on RetroVault.GG. Just visit the game page and start playing in your browser.
What console is Bubble Bobble for?
Bubble Bobble is a NES title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Bubble Bobble?
Bubble Bobble is a action, platformer, puzzle game. It was made for the NES.
Can I play Bubble Bobble on my phone?
You can play Bubble Bobble on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.