Ultra Balloon

Game Details:

Super Kids was officially released to the arcade market in 1996 by the Korean game company SunA Electronic. The game is set in a dreamlike fairy tale kingdom where various mischievous monsters have taken over the castles and forests. Players take on the roles of two penguin warriors armed with magical balloon guns (supporting two-player co-op) on an adventure to restore peace to the kingdom. This title features the single-screen fixed-stage gameplay popular in the 90s (similar to Snow Bros. and Tumblepop), with vibrant colors, adorable chibi-style character and monster designs, and a cheerful soundtrack, making it a highly popular family-friendly title in arcades.

Game Guide:

The core gameplay revolves around "Balloon Imprisonment" and "Chain Clears."

Pro Tips:

Press the attack button to fire special balloons forward. When a balloon hits a monster, it will gradually expand and trap it inside. Once the balloon is fully inflated, players simply need to walk up and touch or push it to kick it away like a bowling ball. Kicked balloons will bounce along platform edges and strike other imprisoned monsters along the way to trigger a "chain reaction" clear—this is the only way to obtain high-score items like large diamonds and fruit. Note that balloon imprisonment is time-limited; if not kicked in time, monsters will break free and enter a frenzied "red" state with significantly increased movement speed. When facing the giant mechanical Bosses that appear every ten levels, avoid fighting them head-on. Prioritize using movement to leverage platform elevations and dodge the Boss's bullet barrages, then quickly eliminate the continuously spawning minions. Use the balloons created from these minions to strike the Boss for a steady victory.