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Bubble Bobble
泡泡龙
Bubble Bobble is a platformer developed by Taito Corporation and released in 1986. Players control two bubble-blowing dinosaurs tasked with defeating enemies by trapping them in bubbles, which are then popped to defeat enemies and clear each level. The game features 100 stages with progressively increasing difficulty. Players move left and right, jump, and fire bubbles in upward directions. Enemies pursue the player across platforms, requiring quick reflexes and strategic bubble placement. Collectible items provide temporary power-ups and bonus points. The game supports simultaneous two-player cooperative gameplay.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Platformer
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
Bubble Bobble Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bubble Bobble on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Bubble Bobble Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bubble Bobble on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Bubble Bobble" Arcade longplay 1986
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bubble Bobble released?
Bubble Bobble was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Bubble Bobble?
Bubble Bobble was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Bubble Bobble?
Bubble Bobble is a Platformer game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bubble Bobble for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bubble Bobble runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bubble Bobble in the browser?
No. Bubble Bobble streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bubble Bobble?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Bubble Bobble work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Bubble Bobble this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bubble Bobble. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
