Bloons (iOS)

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|release 2 name=''Bloons Lite''

|release 3 name=Bloons Lite+

|release 3 name=''Bloons Lite+''

|release 1 date={{timestamp|2009-04-14T00:00:00.000Z}}<ref name=appStore/>

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'''''Bloons''''' (also called '''''Bloons iOS''''' to distinguish it from the original and emphasize its exclusivity on iOS), also referred as '''''The Original Bloons for Mobile''''' or '''''Bloons for iPhone'''''<ref name=NK>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208200555/https://ninjakiwi.com/Games/Mobile/The-Original-Bloons-for-Mobile.html|archive timestamp=Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:05:55 GMT|title=Ninja Kiwi page}}</ref>, is a mobile game in the [[Bloons (series)|''Bloons'' series]] that was first announced on the Ninja Kiwi Blog on 2nd March 2009.<ref name=Announce>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322112040/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-for-iphone-is-on-its-way|22 Mar 2009 11:20:40 GMT|title=~~Announcement~~ on ~~the~~ Ninja Kiwi Blog}}</ref> It is based on ''[[Even More Bloons]]'', but remade in a new engine with ~~different content~~, ~~and serves as~~ the basis ~~for~~ ''[[Bloons Festive Fun]]''.

'''''Bloons''''' (also called '''''Bloons iOS''''' to distinguish it from the original and emphasize its exclusivity on iOS), also referred as '''''The Original Bloons for Mobile''''' or '''''Bloons for iPhone'''''<ref name=NK>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208200555/https://ninjakiwi.com/Games/Mobile/The-Original-Bloons-for-Mobile.html|archive timestamp=Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:05:55 GMT|title=Ninja Kiwi page}}</ref>, is a mobile game in the [[Bloons (series)|''Bloons'' series]] that was first announced on the Ninja Kiwi Blog on 2nd March 2009.<ref name=Announce>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322112040/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-for-iphone-is-on-its-way|archive timestamp =22 Mar 2009 11:20:40 GMT|title=Bloons for iPhone is on it’s way!|publisher=Ninja Kiwi Blog}}</ref> It is based on ''[[Even More Bloons]]'', but remade in a new engine with 150 levels, most of which are unique. It is the basis of ''[[Bloons Festive Fun]]'', which uses the same engine and most of the same graphics.

~~''Bloons''~~ has two lite versions: '''''Bloons Lite''''' and '''''Bloons Lite+'''''. Both lite versions were released a few months after this game, and mechanically are the same, but lack the Golden Bloon minigame and the level editor, and ~~instead of the unique levels, they~~ feature levels from the ~~Flash~~ ''Bloons'' ~~games~~.

This game has two lite versions: '''''Bloons Lite''''' and '''''Bloons Lite+'''''. Both lite versions were released a few months after this game, and mechanically are the same, but lack the Golden Bloon minigame and the level editor, and only feature levels ported from the {{flash version of|Bloons}}, ''[[More Bloons]]'', and ''Even More Bloons'' instead of original levels.

==Gameplay==

''Bloons'' and its two lite versions follow the puzzle conventions established in previous games: the player controls a monkey that must pop a certain amount of [[Bloon]]s with a limited amount of darts. This monkey can aim darts in any direction, and darts can be thrown with more power, letting them travel faster and further. The game features the same mechanics, obstacles, and bloons as ''Even More Bloons,'' excluding ~~for~~ the [[~~Pac Man~~ Bloon]]. This means that unlike [[Bloons (game)|the flash version of ''Bloons'']] and ''[[More Bloons]]'', the monkey can throw darts rapidly, which is a mandatory mechanic for some levels. Levels are completed in order, as beating a level unlocks the next level, but the player can start playing through different level packs without needing full completion of the previous pack.

''Bloons'' and its two lite versions follow the puzzle conventions established in previous games: the player controls a monkey that must pop a certain amount of [[Bloon]]s with a limited amount of darts. This monkey can aim darts in any direction, and darts can be thrown with more power, letting them travel faster and further. The game features the same mechanics, obstacles, and bloons as ''Even More Bloons,'' excluding the [[Chomper Bloon]]. This means that unlike [[Bloons (game)|the flash version of ''Bloons'']] and ''[[More Bloons]]'', the monkey can throw darts rapidly, which is a mandatory mechanic for some levels. Levels are completed in order, as beating a level unlocks the next level, but the player can start playing through different level packs without needing full completion of the previous pack.

===Unlimited Darts===

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===Golden Bloon===

The Golden Bloon makes its first appearance in ''Bloons iOS'', where it bears very little similarity with its appearance in later games. The Golden Bloon minigame involves popping bloons by tapping them to rack up points, with a 60 second time limit. Bloons fill up the screen in an 8x4 pattern and cannot occupy a space held by another bloon, so the screen will eventually fill up if the player does not pop any bloons. Popping a bloon of the same color earns progress towards a combo, awarding points equivalent with the amount of bloons squared once the combo expires. Combos expire when the player pops a different color bloon or if 3 seconds pass without popping any bloon. If the player does not start a combo, the bloon awards a singular point. The golden bloon itself appears every few seconds, can spawn beneath another bloon, but will vanish after 2 seconds. Popping the golden bloon will end any combo and award 101 points for popping it. The high score is saved locally, letting the player compare their score with their previous best.

The Golden Bloon makes its first appearance in ''Bloons iOS'', where it bears very little similarity with its appearance in later games. It is unlocked by completing the first level pack, but completing the second or third pack before the first will not unlock this minigame. The Golden Bloon minigame involves popping bloons by tapping them to rack up points, with a 60 second time limit. Bloons fill up the screen in an 8x4 pattern and cannot occupy a space held by another bloon, so the screen will eventually fill up if the player does not pop any bloons. Popping a bloon of the same color earns progress towards a combo, awarding points equivalent with the amount of bloons squared once the combo expires. Combos expire when the player pops a different color bloon or if 3 seconds pass without popping any bloon. If the player does not start a combo, the bloon awards a singular point. The golden bloon itself appears every few seconds, can spawn beneath another bloon, but will vanish after 2 seconds. Popping the golden bloon will end any combo and award 101 points for popping it. The high score is saved locally, letting the player compare their score with their previous best.

===Level editor===

Unlike most ''Bloons'' games, this game features an offline level editor built into the game. The level editor lets the player save 50 of their own custom made levels. The level editor lets the player place any tile or bloon in any applicable location, and adjust the amount of darts, position of the monkey, and the amount of bloons required for beating a level.

==~~Level Packs~~==

==List of levels==

*[[Level Pack 1 ~~(Bloons iOS)]]~~

===Level Pack 1===

*[[Level Pack 2 ~~(Bloons iOS)]]~~

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*[[Level Pack 3 (Bloons ~~iOS)]]~~

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===Level Pack 2===

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===Level Pack 3===

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===''Bloons Lite''===

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===''Bloons Lite+''===

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==Official ~~Resources~~==

==Official resources==

Ninja Kiwi released official walkthroughs for the first and second level pack of ''Bloons iOS'', encompassing the first 100 levels. On {{Date|18 May 2009}}, the official walkthrough for the first level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, split up into 5 parts.<ref name=W1>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522225957/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-walkthrough-part-1-of-5|archive timestamp=Fri, 22 May 2009 22:59:57 GMT|title=~~App Store page~~}}</ref> Soon after, on {{Date|24 May 2009}}, the walkthrough for the second level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, likewise split in 5.<ref name=W2>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530063921/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-expansion-walkthrough-part-1-of-5/|archive timestamp=Sat, 30 May 2009 06:39:21 GMT|title=~~App Store page~~}}</ref> It is unknown if Ninja Kiwi released a walkthrough for the third level pack.

Ninja Kiwi released official walkthroughs for the first and second level pack of ''Bloons iOS'', encompassing the first 100 levels. On {{Date|18 May 2009}}, the official walkthrough for the first level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, split up into 5 parts.<ref name=W1>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522225957/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-walkthrough-part-1-of-5|archive timestamp=Fri, 22 May 2009 22:59:57 GMT|title=Bloons iPhone walkthrough - Part 1 of 5|publisher=Ninja Kiwi Blog}}</ref> Soon after, on {{Date|24 May 2009}}, the walkthrough for the second level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, likewise split in 5.<ref name=W2>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530063921/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-expansion-walkthrough-part-1-of-5/|archive timestamp=Sat, 30 May 2009 06:39:21 GMT|title=Bloons iPhone expansion walkthrough - Part 1 of 5|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> It is unknown if Ninja Kiwi released a walkthrough for the third level pack. They also made a video for [[Under the Lid]], but did not make any videos for other levels.

==Gallery==

<~~gallery~~>

</~~gallery~~>

B1M Congratulations Generic 1.png|End screen after beating any Pack.

B1M Congratulations Generic 2.png|Popping the Bloons reveals part of the Congratulations message for completing Pack 2 or 3.

B1M Congratulations Generic 3.png|The Congratulations message for completing Pack 2 or 3.

B1M Victory Screen.png|Victory Screen.

B1M Level Select.png|Level Select screen, on Pack 3.

</Gallery>

==Videos==

{{#ev:youtube|oRlutzR0CsE|320x240px|left|Official Walkthrough for Level 33}}

==References==

==Navigation==

[[Category:Bloons (game)|*]][[Category:Games developed by Ninja Kiwi Europe]][[Category:Games published by Ninja Kiwi]][[Category:iOS games]][[Category:~~First released in~~ 2009]]

[[Category:Bloons (game)|*]]

[[Category:Games developed by Ninja Kiwi Europe]][[Category:Games published by Ninja Kiwi]]

[[Category:iOS games]]

[[Category:Discontinued games]][[Category:2009]]

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 {{game info
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 |release 1 name=App Store
-|release 2 name=Bloons Lite
+|release 2 name=''Bloons Lite''
-|release 3 name=Bloons Lite+
+|release 3 name=''Bloons Lite+''
 |release 1 date={{timestamp|2009-04-14T00:00:00.000Z}}<ref name=appStore/>
 |release 2 date={{timestamp|2009-06-10T01:11:16Z}}<ref name=metadataLite>In the Files of Bloons Lite, iTunesMetadata.plist contains this timestamp.</ref>
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 |release 1 rating=9+
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-'''''Bloons''''' (also called '''''Bloons iOS''''' to distinguish it from the original and emphasize its exclusivity on iOS), also referred as '''''The Original Bloons for Mobile''''' or '''''Bloons for iPhone'''''<ref name=NK>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208200555/https://ninjakiwi.com/Games/Mobile/The-Original-Bloons-for-Mobile.html|archive timestamp=Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:05:55 GMT|title=Ninja Kiwi page}}</ref>, is a mobile game in the [[Bloons (series)|''Bloons'' series]] that was first announced on the Ninja Kiwi Blog on 2nd March 2009.<ref name=Announce>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322112040/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-for-iphone-is-on-its-way|22 Mar 2009 11:20:40 GMT|title=Announcement on the Ninja Kiwi Blog}}</ref> It is based on ''[[Even More Bloons]]'', but remade in a new engine with different content, and serves as the basis for ''[[Bloons Festive Fun]]''.<!--even more bloons lets you shoot while another dart is active, which Bloons iOS has, more bloons does not-->
+'''''Bloons''''' (also called '''''Bloons iOS''''' to distinguish it from the original and emphasize its exclusivity on iOS), also referred as '''''The Original Bloons for Mobile''''' or '''''Bloons for iPhone'''''<ref name=NK>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208200555/https://ninjakiwi.com/Games/Mobile/The-Original-Bloons-for-Mobile.html|archive timestamp=Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:05:55 GMT|title=Ninja Kiwi page}}</ref>, is a mobile game in the [[Bloons (series)|''Bloons'' series]] that was first announced on the Ninja Kiwi Blog on 2nd March 2009.<ref name=Announce>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322112040/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-for-iphone-is-on-its-way|archive timestamp =22 Mar 2009 11:20:40 GMT|title=Bloons for iPhone is on it’s way!|publisher=Ninja Kiwi Blog}}</ref> It is based on ''[[Even More Bloons]]'', but remade in a new engine with 150 levels, most of which are unique. It is the basis of ''[[Bloons Festive Fun]]'', which uses the same engine and most of the same graphics.<!--even more bloons lets you shoot while another dart is active, which Bloons iOS has, more bloons does not-->
-''Bloons'' has two lite versions: '''''Bloons Lite''''' and '''''Bloons Lite+'''''. Both lite versions were released a few months after this game, and mechanically are the same, but lack the Golden Bloon minigame and the level editor, and instead of the unique levels, they feature levels from the Flash ''Bloons'' games.
+This game has two lite versions: '''''Bloons Lite''''' and '''''Bloons Lite+'''''. Both lite versions were released a few months after this game, and mechanically are the same, but lack the Golden Bloon minigame and the level editor, and only feature levels ported from the {{flash version of|Bloons}}, ''[[More Bloons]]'', and ''Even More Bloons'' instead of original levels.
 ==Gameplay==
-''Bloons'' and its two lite versions follow the puzzle conventions established in previous games: the player controls a monkey that must pop a certain amount of [[Bloon]]s with a limited amount of darts. This monkey can aim darts in any direction, and darts can be thrown with more power, letting them travel faster and further. The game features the same mechanics, obstacles, and bloons as ''Even More Bloons,'' excluding for the [[Pac Man Bloon]]. This means that unlike [[Bloons (game)|the flash version of ''Bloons'']] and ''[[More Bloons]]'', the monkey can throw darts rapidly, which is a mandatory mechanic for some levels. Levels are completed in order, as beating a level unlocks the next level, but the player can start playing through different level packs without needing full completion of the previous pack.
+''Bloons'' and its two lite versions follow the puzzle conventions established in previous games: the player controls a monkey that must pop a certain amount of [[Bloon]]s with a limited amount of darts. This monkey can aim darts in any direction, and darts can be thrown with more power, letting them travel faster and further. The game features the same mechanics, obstacles, and bloons as ''Even More Bloons,'' excluding the [[Chomper Bloon]]. This means that unlike [[Bloons (game)|the flash version of ''Bloons'']] and ''[[More Bloons]]'', the monkey can throw darts rapidly, which is a mandatory mechanic for some levels. Levels are completed in order, as beating a level unlocks the next level, but the player can start playing through different level packs without needing full completion of the previous pack.
 ===Unlimited Darts===
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 ===Golden Bloon===
-The Golden Bloon makes its first appearance in ''Bloons iOS'', where it bears very little similarity with its appearance in later games. The Golden Bloon minigame involves popping bloons by tapping them to rack up points, with a 60 second time limit. Bloons fill up the screen in an 8x4 pattern and cannot occupy a space held by another bloon, so the screen will eventually fill up if the player does not pop any bloons. Popping a bloon of the same color earns progress towards a combo, awarding points equivalent with the amount of bloons squared once the combo expires. Combos expire when the player pops a different color bloon or if 3 seconds pass without popping any bloon. If the player does not start a combo, the bloon awards a singular point. The golden bloon itself appears every few seconds, can spawn beneath another bloon, but will vanish after 2 seconds. Popping the golden bloon will end any combo and award 101 points for popping it. The high score is saved locally, letting the player compare their score with their previous best.
+The Golden Bloon makes its first appearance in ''Bloons iOS'', where it bears very little similarity with its appearance in later games. It is unlocked by completing the first level pack, but completing the second or third pack before the first will not unlock this minigame. The Golden Bloon minigame involves popping bloons by tapping them to rack up points, with a 60 second time limit. Bloons fill up the screen in an 8x4 pattern and cannot occupy a space held by another bloon, so the screen will eventually fill up if the player does not pop any bloons. Popping a bloon of the same color earns progress towards a combo, awarding points equivalent with the amount of bloons squared once the combo expires. Combos expire when the player pops a different color bloon or if 3 seconds pass without popping any bloon. If the player does not start a combo, the bloon awards a singular point. The golden bloon itself appears every few seconds, can spawn beneath another bloon, but will vanish after 2 seconds. Popping the golden bloon will end any combo and award 101 points for popping it. The high score is saved locally, letting the player compare their score with their previous best.
 ===Level editor===
 Unlike most ''Bloons'' games, this game features an offline level editor built into the game. The level editor lets the player save 50 of their own custom made levels. The level editor lets the player place any tile or bloon in any applicable location, and adjust the amount of darts, position of the monkey, and the amount of bloons required for beating a level.
-==Level Packs==
+==List of levels==
-*[[Level Pack 1 (Bloons iOS)]]
+===Level Pack 1===
-*[[Level Pack 2 (Bloons iOS)]]
+{{generic cargo ul|table=b1_levels
-*[[Level Pack 3 (Bloons iOS)]]
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+|where=level_M IS NOT NULL AND pack=1
+|format=ol
+}}
+===Level Pack 2===
+{{generic cargo ul|table=b1_levels
+|name field=name_M
+|no image=y
+|column width=250px
+|order by=level_M
+|where=level_M IS NOT NULL AND pack=2
+|format=ol
+}}
+===Level Pack 3===
+{{generic cargo ul|table=b1_levels
+|name field=name_M
+|no image=y
+|column width=250px
+|order by=level_M
+|where=level_M IS NOT NULL AND pack=3
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+}}
+===''Bloons Lite''===
+{{generic cargo ul|table=b1_levels
+|name field=name_M
+|no image=y
+|column width=250px
+|order by=level_L
+|where=level_L IS NOT NULL
+|format=ol
+}}
+===''Bloons Lite+''===
+{{generic cargo ul|table=b1_levels
+|name field=name_M
+|no image=y
+|column width=250px
+|order by=level_LP
+|where=level_LP IS NOT NULL
+|format=ol
+}}
-==Official Resources==
+==Official resources==
-Ninja Kiwi released official walkthroughs for the first and second level pack of ''Bloons iOS'', encompassing the first 100 levels. On {{Date|18 May 2009}}, the official walkthrough for the first level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, split up into 5 parts.<ref name=W1>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522225957/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-walkthrough-part-1-of-5|archive timestamp=Fri, 22 May 2009 22:59:57 GMT|title=App Store page}}</ref> Soon after, on {{Date|24 May 2009}}, the walkthrough for the second level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, likewise split in 5.<ref name=W2>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530063921/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-expansion-walkthrough-part-1-of-5/|archive timestamp=Sat, 30 May 2009 06:39:21 GMT|title=App Store page}}</ref> It is unknown if Ninja Kiwi released a walkthrough for the third level pack.
+Ninja Kiwi released official walkthroughs for the first and second level pack of ''Bloons iOS'', encompassing the first 100 levels. On {{Date|18 May 2009}}, the official walkthrough for the first level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, split up into 5 parts.<ref name=W1>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522225957/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-walkthrough-part-1-of-5|archive timestamp=Fri, 22 May 2009 22:59:57 GMT|title=Bloons iPhone walkthrough - Part 1 of 5|publisher=Ninja Kiwi Blog}}</ref> Soon after, on {{Date|24 May 2009}}, the walkthrough for the second level pack was posted on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, likewise split in 5.<ref name=W2>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530063921/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/bloons-iphone-expansion-walkthrough-part-1-of-5/|archive timestamp=Sat, 30 May 2009 06:39:21 GMT|title=Bloons iPhone expansion walkthrough - Part 1 of 5|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> It is unknown if Ninja Kiwi released a walkthrough for the third level pack. They also made a video for [[Under the Lid]], but did not make any videos for other levels.
 ==Gallery==
 {{main gallery}}
-<gallery>
+{{image needed|screenshots, store page images, etc}}
-</gallery>
+<Gallery>
+B1M Congratulations Generic 1.png|End screen after beating any Pack.
+B1M Congratulations Generic 2.png|Popping the Bloons reveals part of the Congratulations message for completing Pack 2 or 3.
+B1M Congratulations Generic 3.png|The Congratulations message for completing Pack 2 or 3.
+B1M Victory Screen.png|Victory Screen.
+B1M Level Select.png|Level Select screen, on Pack 3.
+</Gallery>
+==Videos==
+{{#ev:youtube|oRlutzR0CsE|320x240px|left|Official Walkthrough for Level 33}}
+{{clear}}
 ==References==
-<references/>
+{{references}}
 ==Navigation==
 {{B1M level nav}}
 {{game nav}}
-[[Category:Bloons (game)|*]][[Category:Games developed by Ninja Kiwi Europe]][[Category:Games published by Ninja Kiwi]][[Category:iOS games]][[Category:First released in 2009]]
+[[Category:Bloons (game)|*]]
+[[Category:Games developed by Ninja Kiwi Europe]][[Category:Games published by Ninja Kiwi]]
+[[Category:iOS games]]
+[[Category:Discontinued games]][[Category:2009]]

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