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3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Puzzle

Puzzle Bobble

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1995 (originally 1994)
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPuzzle Bobble
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995, Puzzle Bobble is a puzzle game developed by Taito. This 3DO release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.

It landed about 2 years into the 3DO's life. Other notable 3DO releases from 1995 include Theme Park, D and Wolfenstein 3D. Among the 7 3DO puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Puzzle Bobble series. The series also appears on other systems with Puzzle Bobble (Neo Geo) and Puzzle Bobble (SNES).

Puzzle Bobble supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Puzzle Bobble is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Puzzle Bobble gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Puzzle Bobble walkthroughs & guides

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Puzzle Bobble FAQ

When did Puzzle Bobble come out on the 3DO?

Puzzle Bobble was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995; the original game dates back to 1994.

Who made Puzzle Bobble?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Puzzle Bobble multiplayer?

Yes. Puzzle Bobble supports up to 2 players.

How long does Puzzle Bobble take to play?

As a puzzle game, Puzzle Bobble typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Puzzle Bobble on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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