Rise & Pop combines collection mechanics with physics-based relaxation as you attach balloons to everyday objects and watch them drift skyward. With hundreds of balloon designs to unlock and diverse items to lift, the appeal lies in the satisfying visual payoff of experimentation and completion rather than aggressive progression, making it ideal for players seeking low-stress, meditative gameplay.
About this game
Have you ever dreamed of tying balloons to little toys and watching them gently lift into the sky? Well, now you can! Unbox all kinds of balloons (hundreds of styles!), pick your favorite items—a radio, a suitcase, a piano, even a car?! —tie them down, send them floating...Ready to float away?
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What players are saying
▲ Recommended46 hrs
Overall, it's a really lovely game. I did get a little anxious towards the end when I couldn't find the last things I needed for some achievements, but aside from that, I had a really nice time with it. It's a charming game with a lot of potential.
Sharp Poking Needle – Hold down left-click and swipe over balloons to pop every single one you pass!Unboxing Wand – Hold down left-click and swipe over boxes to open them all instantly!Selling Wand – Hold down left-click and swipe over toys to sell them in one go!This is seriously satisfying!! Hope you all enjoy the game!
Update details:Poking Tool: In the top-right corner of the UI, select the Poking Tool, then hold down the left mouse button and swipe over balloons – all the ones you pass will pop instantly!Blind box storage limit increased to 32! The balloon machine can now hold many more blind boxes!Potentially fixed some achievement unlock issues (to be verified). We've applied fixes to areas we suspected might be causing problems, but since we can't test with player accounts, we'd really appreciate you giving it a try to see if previously un-unlockable achievements now unlock successfully. Note: Due to server latency, even if an achievement unlocks, it may take anywhere from a few minutes to tens of minutes for it to show up. Please play for a while before judging. Thanks for your understanding and patience!
Core Gameplay:1. Drag the balloon's string to tie it to the small toy. Enough balloons will make the toy ascend!2. When the toy floats high enough, a progress bar will start to fill. Once the bar is full, right-click on the toy to reveal the "Bloom" button.3. Long-press the "Bloom" button until the toy and balloons transform into a fireworks show!!! This is also the primary way to earn coins~!!Frequently Asked Questions:Easily pop your beloved balloons by accident!? ― Press ESC to bring up the menu, enter the blue "Settings" interface, and enable the "Double-Click to Pop" function. This way, balloons will only pop when double-clicked.Issues like items disappearing or getting stuck ― Press ESC to bring up the menu, enter the blue "Settings" interface, and click the "Reset Scene" button.Black screen after launching the game ― Close and restart the game! Just avoid moving the mouse or pressing keys during startup!
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