Get to Know About Too Many Bubbles
You know those moments when you’re elbow-deep in a simple task and suddenly it turns into a hilarious scramble? That’s exactly the vibe of Too Many Bubbles. The game comes with a handful of colorful “bubble” bits and these tiny scoop-like tools that feel just a bit too big for what they’re supposed to handle. From the moment you dump all those bits onto the table, you realize you’re in for some full-blown “how did that even happen?” chaos.
The core trick is that on your turn you pull a little wind-direction tile, which tells everyone which way the “storm” is blowing. You grab your scoop tool, lean over the central pile, and try to pluck up a bubble of the right color before the wind scatters them away—or worse, sends a stray piece clattering to the floor. If you drop one or scoop the wrong shade, you have to keep it on your own personal board as a penalty. The more bits you collect, the worse your score, so you’re doing everything you can to stay light-fingered and quick-witted.
What makes it really shine is watching your friends desperately try to steady their hands while everyone else is shouting encouragement—or mockery—depending on how many bubbles they lose. There’s no complicated rulebook to wade through; you’re basically racing against gravity, common sense, and maybe your own two left thumbs. It’s the kind of game that gets everyone leaning in, laughing when a rogue bubble sails off, and shouting across the table, “Seriously, how do you miss that by an inch?”
And the best part? A full session wraps up in under half an hour, so it’s perfect as a warm-up before heavier games, or just as a standalone flash of silly fun. You don’t need a ton of space, you don’t need serious strategy chops, and you definitely don’t need to be a pro at dexterity games—just bring your sense of humor, and maybe a steady hand. By the end, the person with the fewest bubbles on their board wins, but everyone leaves with a story about the epic scoop they almost, kinda, sort of nailed.