BUBBLE ENGINE

1. Bubble Physics

• Collision detection (e.g., bubble-to-bubble, bubble-to-wall)

• Elastic reactions when bubbles bounce or stick

• Floating or upward motion (mimicking buoyancy)

2. Grid & Snap System

• Hexagonal or square grid for bubble placement

• Automatic “snap-to-grid” when a new bubble settles

3. Matching & Popping Logic

• Colour -based matching (e.g., match 3+ same – colour red bubbles)

• Trigger chain reactions when bubbles are cleared

• Scoring, combos, and bonuses

4. Shooting Mechanic

• Launch a bubble from the bottom

• Aim using an arrow or laser guide

• Bounce off walls for angled shots

5. Level Management

• Difficulty scaling

• Different bubble arrangements

• Obstacles (e.g., frozen bubbles, moving elements)

6. Audio & Visual Effects

• Bubble pop animations

• Sound effects for shooting, popping, combos

🛠️ Technology Stack (Typical for HTML5 Bubble Engines)

• Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript

• Frameworks: Phaser.js, Pixi JS, or Construct

• Canvas or WebGL: Used for rendering

• Mobile/Web Friendly: Optimized for touch controls and low memory usage

✅ Use Cases

• Casual web games (e.g., Bubble Shooter, Puzzle Bobble)

• Mobile puzzle games (iOS/Android)

• Kids’ educational apps (e.g., bubble counting or alphabet games)

• Prototypes for arcade mechanics

🧩 Example: How It Works (Simplified)

1. Player launches a bubble

2. Bubble travels and hits others, sticking to the structure

3. If it connects with 2+ of the same colour

   • All connected bubbles “pop”

   • Any unanchored bubbles fall

📌 Summary

A Bubble Engine is a niche 2D game engine or code framework tailored to games that use bubbles as the main gameplay element. It combines physics, matching logic, shooting mechanics, and visual effects into a lightweight, often browser-friendly package.