Puzz Loop (Japan) (GBC)

In Puzz Loop, players control a cannon positioned at the center of the screen, tasked with shooting brightly colored marbles into an continuously moving chain of other marbles along a spiral or zigzag track. The main objective is to form groups of three or more marbles of the same color to eliminate them from the chain. When a group of marbles is eliminated, the remaining chain automatically recoils, and if consecutive chain reactions (combos) can be created, players will receive higher bonus points.

The gameplay of Puzz Loop demands agility, keen observation skills, and precise calculation. Players must aim and shoot quickly and strategically to prevent the marble chain from reaching the hole at the end of the track. If any marble touches the hole, the game ends. To assist players, special marbles or power-up items will appear randomly, providing effects such as slowing down the chain, pushing them back, or clearing a large number of marbles regardless of color. Using these power-ups at the right moment is key to overcoming difficult levels.

Puzz Loop features multiple levels with increasing difficulty, each with different track layouts and marble movement speeds. Sometimes, tracks will have multiple branches or complex shapes, requiring players to constantly adapt their strategy. The GBC version of Puzz Loop retains the appeal of the original arcade game, offering an engaging and addictive puzzle experience suitable for all ages.