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Puzzle Bobble
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1994) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Puzzle Bobble |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Puzzle Bobble is a puzzle game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Taito. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Bust-A-Move. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #8 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 (3DO). Taito also made Space Invaders, Lufia & the Fortress of Doom and Arkanoid for the 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 cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Always Bubble Clearer | 7E08620C |
|---|---|
| Always Targeting | 7E09FC01 |
| Infinite Time To Shoot | 7E094C64 |
| Infinite Lives | 7E0B0407 |
Puzzle Bobble walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Puzzle Bobble FAQ
When did Puzzle Bobble come out on the SNES?
Puzzle Bobble was released for the Super Nintendo 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.