Arcade

Puzzle Bobble 3

Puzzle Bobble 3 (also known as Bust-A-Move 3) is the second sequel to Puzzle Bobble. It was released into arcades in September 1996 and later ported to the Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 and Microsoft Windows. It would be the final appearance of Puzzle Bobble on the Sega Saturn. Like its predecessors, the player is tasked with shooting balls at groups of balls, creating groups of 3 or more, which are then removed from play. A European remake is entitled Bust-a-Move 3 DX. released in America as Bust-a-Move '99.

Genre: Puzzle
Year: 1996
Developer: Taito Corporation
Publisher: Taito Corporation
Players: 2

Get Etera

P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

56 achievements · 420 total points

Bub Bobbed Defeat Bub on Normal Difficulty or Higher
2 pts
Twinkle in Your Eye Defeat Twinkle on Normal Difficulty or Higher
2 pts
Crane Game Defeat Priccio on Normal Difficulty or Higher
2 pts
Stick to Mahjong Defeat Marina on Normal Difficulty or Higher
2 pts
Hadanken Defeat Musashi on Normal Difficulty or Higher
2 pts
Moon Princess Defeat Luna Luna on Normal Difficulty or Higher
5 pts
Jack of All Trades Defeat Jack on Normal Difficulty or Higher
5 pts
Real Puncher Defeat Super Sonic Blast Man on Normal Difficulty or Higher
5 pts
Chubble Bubble Defeat Debblun on Normal Difficulty or Higher
5 pts
Drunk Tank Defeat Drunk on Normal Difficulty or Higher
5 pts
Dino Defeated Defeat Bub on Hard Difficulty
5 pts
Quiz Master Defeat Twinkle on Hard Difficulty
5 pts
Not the Prize You Wanted Defeat Priccio on Hard Difficulty
5 pts
Bikini Blasted Defeat Marina on Hard Difficulty
5 pts
Not the Brave Fencer Defeat Musashi on Hard Difficulty
5 pts
Goodnight Moon Defeat Luna Luna on Hard Difficulty
10 pts
Bad Hand Defeat Jack on Hard Difficulty
10 pts
Giant Swing Defeat Super Sonic Blast Man on Hard Difficulty
10 pts
Just a Fat Boy Defeat Debblun on Hard Difficulty
10 pts
Get Bubbed Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Bub
10 pts
Star of the Show Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Twinkle
10 pts
Magicians Code Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Priccio
10 pts
Beach Beatdown Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Marina
10 pts
Karate Tournament Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Musashi
10 pts
To the Moon Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using LunaLuna
10 pts
Full House Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Jack
10 pts
Sonic Upper Defeat Drunk on Hard Difficulty using Super Sonic Blast Man
10 pts
One Coin Crusher 1CC - Complete Player Vs Computer on Normal Difficulty or Higher without Continuing
25 pts
One Coin Master 1CC - Complete Player Vs Computer on Hard Difficulty without Continuing
50 pts
Practice Makes Perfect Complete the Puzzle Practice Mode
5 pts
Score Apprentice Earn 3 Million Points in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
3 pts
Score Journeyman Earn 5 Million Points in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Score Master Earn 10 Million Points in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
10 pts
Quick Bobbler Complete any Round in 10 Seconds or Less in Regular or 2.5 Puzzle Mode
3 pts
Hyper Bobbler Complete any Round in 5 Seconds or Less in Regular or 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Your Journey Begins Reach C, D or E in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
2 pts
Trudging On Reach F, G, H, I in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
3 pts
Halfway Point Reach J, K, L, M or N in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
3 pts
Breakthrough Reach O, P, Q, R, S or T in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
3 pts
The Finish Line Reach U, V, W, ?, X, Y or Z in Normal OR 2.5 Puzzle Mode
3 pts
Party Complete U in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Good Player Complete V in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
A Class Approved Complete W in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Puzzle King Complete X in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
A Good Rest Complete Y in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Treasure Box Complete Z in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Going Home Complete ? in Normal Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Party 2.5 Complete U in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Good Player 2.5 Complete V in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
A Class Approved 2.5 Complete W in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Puzzle King 2.5 Complete X in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
A Good Rest 2.5 Complete Y in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Treasure Box 2.5 Complete Z in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
Going Home 2.5 Complete ? in 2.5 Puzzle Mode
5 pts
One Coin Normal Traveler 1CC - Complete Normal Puzzle Mode (any ending) Without Continuing
25 pts
One Coin 2.5 Traveler 1CC - Complete 2.5 Puzzle Mode (any ending) Without Continuing
25 pts

Puzzle Bobble 3 leaderboard

Who scored the most on this game's achievements.

1 corinna73 1 achievement 500 XP

Puzzle Bobble 3 frequently asked questions

How do I play Puzzle Bobble 3 online with a friend?

Puzzle Bobble 3 (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Puzzle Bobble 3 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Puzzle Bobble 3 in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Puzzle Bobble 3 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Puzzle Bobble 3 have achievements?

Yes, Puzzle Bobble 3 has 56 achievements worth 420 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Puzzle Bobble 3 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Puzzle Bobble 3 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.