THE PLAYBOOK · ZOEHERO
A practical guide to Bubble Shooter
Make Bubble Shooter your next activity in the game library. Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.
A focus for your next round
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Making your moves
- Aim and fire.
- Attach bubbles to the cluster.
- Groups of three or more equal colours disappear.
- Floating groups drop; five misses lower the ceiling.
Controls
Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example before you play
Removing one support can drop a larger mixed-colour group below it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
One detail worth checking
Contact with a different colour is not a match. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Helpful answers for players
While learning, what is the goal of Bubble Shooter?
Clear the hanging bubbles before they reach the lower boundary.
Before I begin, how do I control Bubble Shooter?
Pointer/touch aim, angle controls and Fire.
When I return, what example helps explain Bubble Shooter?
Removing one support can drop a larger mixed-colour group below it.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Bubble Shooter?
Keep this in mind: Contact with a different colour is not a match.
On this playing page, what format does Bubble Shooter offer?
Original hexagonal matching board and bouncing projectiles.
When I return, which play mode does Bubble Shooter use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
