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Main series

Bubble Bobble
TypeVideo Game
GenrePlatform
Publisher(s)JP: Taito

US: Romstar

EU: Electrocoin
First releaseBubble Bobble
June 16, 1986
Latest releaseBubble Bobble 4 Friends
2019
Main series games
Title Original release date

Japan

North America

European Union

Bubble Bobble June 16, 1986 October 1986 October 1986
Notes:
  • Originally released on arcade.
  • Released on the Famicom Disk System in Japan in October 30, 1987.
  • Released on the NES in North America in November 1988 and in the European Union in October 26, 1990.
Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 1987 1987 1987
Notes:
  • Sequel to Bubble Bobble.
  • Originally released on arcade.
  • Ported to home computers and home video game consoles from 1989 to 2024. Many ports had alternate level layouts and game mechanics.
  • Ported to NES in 1988 for North America as Rainbow Islands and in 1991 for the European Union as Rainbow Islands: Bubble Bobble 2. Both ports feature changes in level layout and game mechanics.
  • Ported to WonderSwan in 2000 as Rainbow Islands: Putty's Party.
Rainbow Islands Extra Version 1988 1988 1988
Notes:
  • A modified version of Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2.
  • Originally released on arcade in limited numbers.
  • Released on Mega Drive in 1990.
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III 1991 1991 1992
Notes:
  • Sequel to Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2.
  • Originally released on the NEC PC Engine in Japan and North America (where the PC Engine was known as the TurboGrafx-16).
  • Ported to Amiga, Atari ST, NES, and Game Boy for sale exclusively in the European Union.
Bubble Bobble Part 2 March 5, 1993 July 1993 N/A
Notes:
  • Two versions of the game were developed independently from each other for the NES and Game Boy systems.
  • Known in Japan as Bubble Bobble 2.
  • The Game Boy version is known in Japan as Bubble Bobble Junior.
Bubble Symphony October 5, 1994 October 5, 1994 October 5, 1994
Notes:
  • Originally released on arcade.
  • Ported to Sega Saturn in Japan on November 27, 1997.
  • Also known as Bubble Bobble II.
Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III February 7, 1996 N/A February 15, 1996
Notes:
  • Sequel to Bubble Symphony.
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Puzzle Bobble

Many of the characters and musical themes of Bubble Bobble were used by Taito in a tile-matching video game Puzzle Bobble (also known as Bust-a-Move) and its sequels.

Medal games

Other media

References

  1. ^ "Bubble Bobble Release Information for Famicom Disk System - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  2. ^ "Rainbow Islands Extra Version for Arcade Games - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  3. ^ "Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III for TurboGrafx-16 - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  4. ^ "Bubble Bobble Part 2 for Game Boy - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  5. ^ "Bubble Memories for Arcade Games - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  6. ^ Taito (2002-07-25), Bubble Bobble Old & New (Gameboy Advance), retrieved 2024-02-04
  7. ^ "스코넥 Mobile | Mobile News". June 21, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-06-21.
  8. ^ "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends announced". Metro. August 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends launches March 31, 2019 in North America". Gematsu. 25 February 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  10. ^ Lada, Jenni (29 November 2019). "Amazon Japan Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Cyber Monday Deal Gives People Final Bubble Bobble". Siliconera. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  11. ^ "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends for PS4 launches in November in Japan alongside major update". Gematsu. 23 June 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
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