Bub
One of the small dragon protagonists associated with the Bubble Bobble and Puzzle Bobble games.
Documented for this version
Joystick Left | Move the launcher left |
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Joystick Right | Move the launcher right |
Button 1 | Fire the current bubble |
Arcade control layouts can vary by cabinet; the documented core controls are a horizontal joystick and a fire button.
How it plays
The playfield is viewed from the front. A launcher at the bottom fires bubbles toward a ceiling-bound arrangement, and bubbles attach to the walls or other bubbles when they do not form a match. Matching three or more of the same color makes them burst; unsupported bubbles may fall as well.
Players advance through a sequence of puzzle stages. The available bubble colors, rebound angles, and limited shots create the main challenge. A solo route leads through opponents and encounters, while two-player play lets competitors clear stages against one another. Clearing the required formations progresses the game; allowing bubbles to cross the lower danger line causes failure.
Plan your run
Use the side walls to reach bubbles that cannot be targeted directly. Before firing, check whether a shot will create a match or merely add another color to the formation.
Prioritize matches that support large suspended groups. Removing a small cluster can drop many bubbles at once, often clearing a stage more efficiently than making several isolated matches. Save useful colors when the next bubble sequence makes a larger setup possible.
Meet the cast
One of the small dragon protagonists associated with the Bubble Bobble and Puzzle Bobble games.
Bub's partner and the second recognizable protagonist used in the series.
Before you begin
Aim for supporting bubbles so that one match can drop an entire section.
Use bank shots when direct paths are blocked.
In two-player play, clear efficiently while watching the opponent's progress.
Puzzle Bobble 2, released in arcades by Taito in 1995, is a tile-matching puzzle game built around the characters and visual style of Bubble Bobble. Players aim and fire colored bubbles so that groups of three or more matching bubbles burst, clearing formations before they descend too far. The game combines precise aiming with quick tactical decisions, since missed shots can create awkward layouts. Its main arcade campaign supports solo play and competitive two-player play, with staged puzzles and character encounters. The sequel was well received for refining the original formula with more varied formations, stronger presentation, and accessible but increasingly demanding challenges.
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