Bubble Bobble

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Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble
Publisher: Taito
Developer: Taito
System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
ROM Size: 256kB
Genre: Action













Number of Players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System JP 1988-07-02 ¥5,500 G-1362
Sega Master System EU 1991 £29.99 7077
Sega Master System BR 19xx $?  ?
Sega Game Gear US 1994 $?  ?
Sega Game Gear EU 1994 £?  ?


Bubble Bobble is an arcade game developed by Taito and released in 1986. It was subsequently ported to a variety of systems including the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. In Japan, the Master System version of the game is called Final Bubble Bobble (ファイナルバブルボブル), while in Brazil this version is called Dragon Maze.

Bubble Bobble follows two humans who have been transformed into dragons named Bub and Bob. The must progress through various mazes capturing enemies within bubbles and then popping said bubbles. A sequel to this game was later released as Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2.

Physical Scans

Master System Version






































Sega Master System 80 Sega Retro Average
Based on 2 reviews
Publication Score Source
Computer & Video Games 74 №122
Mean Machines 85
Master System, EU
BubbleBobble SMS EU Box.jpg
Cover
BubbleBobble SMS EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, JP
FinalBubbleBobble SMS JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
BubbleBobble SMS JP cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, Brazil
BubbleBobble SMS BR cover.jpg
Cover

Game Gear Version

Game Gear, US
BubbleBobble GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
BubbleBobble GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
Bubble Bobble/Rainbow Islands games for Sega systems
Bubble Bobble (1991) | Rainbow Islands Extra (1990) | Rainbow Islands (1993) | Bubble Bobble also featuring Rainbow Islands (1996) | Bubble Symphony (1997)
Puzzle Bobble/Bust-a-Move games for Sega systems
Bust-A-Move (1996) | Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition (1996) | Bust-A-Move 3 (1997) | Bust-A-Move 4 (2000) | Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble (2002)