Balloon Pop DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Balloon Pop

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperUFO Interactive Games
PublisherUFO Interactive Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS, Balloon Pop is a puzzle game developed by UFO Interactive Games.

Balloon Pop 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
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Balloon Pop 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.

Balloon Pop gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Balloon Pop cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Moves52016558 E2822001 02016558 E2822000 D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Score94000130 FCBB0000 02041DD4 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
No Score94000130 FC7B0000 02041DD4 00000000 D2000000 00000000

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Balloon Pop walkthroughs & guides

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Balloon Pop FAQ

Who made Balloon Pop?

It was developed by UFO Interactive Games.

Is Balloon Pop multiplayer?

Yes. Balloon Pop supports up to 2 players.

How long does Balloon Pop take to play?

As a puzzle game, Balloon Pop 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 Balloon Pop 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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