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Rainbow Islands - Extra Version
彩虹岛
Rainbow Islands - Extra Version is a platformer arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1988 and a sequel to Bubble Bobble. Players control Bub or Bob as they climb vertically scrolling islands, shooting rainbows to defeat enemies and use as platforms. Rainbows can be walked across or dropped onto enemies below. Each island consists of multiple floors culminating in a boss fight. Collecting diamonds of all seven colors on each island unlocks secret paths and powerful items. The Extra Version features different enemy layouts and item placements compared to the original release, offering an alternate challenge. Rising water at the bottom of the screen creates constant upward pressure, requiring steady progress throughout each stage.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Platformer
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
Rainbow Islands - Extra Version Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rainbow Islands - Extra Version 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.
Rainbow Islands - Extra Version Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rainbow Islands - Extra Version on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Rainbow Islands - Extra Version" Arcade longplay 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainbow Islands - Extra Version released?
Rainbow Islands - Extra Version was released in 1988 for the Arcade.
Who developed Rainbow Islands - Extra Version?
Rainbow Islands - Extra Version was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Rainbow Islands - Extra Version?
Rainbow Islands - Extra Version is a Platformer game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rainbow Islands - Extra Version for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rainbow Islands - Extra Version runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rainbow Islands - Extra Version in the browser?
No. Rainbow Islands - Extra Version streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rainbow Islands - Extra Version?
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 Rainbow Islands - Extra Version 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 Rainbow Islands - Extra Version this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rainbow Islands - Extra Version. 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.
