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title: "Bubble Shooter in Phaser – Part 3"
subtitle: "Scoring, Shifting Rows & Game Over"
date: 2025-09-19T12:00:00.000Z
category: tutorial
url: https://phaser.io/news/2025/09/bubble-shooter-in-phaser-part-3
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
copyright: © 2026 Phaser Studio Inc. All rights reserved.
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# Bubble Shooter in Phaser – Part 3

*Scoring, Shifting Rows & Game Over*

Part 3 completes the bubble shooter game with scoring mechanics, dynamic row management, life systems, and game over conditions that create engaging gameplay loops.

## What you'll learn

### Scoring System

The scoring rewards strategic play with multiple point mechanisms:
- **Base points**: 30 for three-bubble matches
- **Size bonus**: 20 per additional bubble
- **Floating bonus**: 100 per disconnected bubble

Score updates provide instant feedback for positive actions.

### Row Management

New rows appear when players exhaust life bubbles. The system includes:
- **Position updates**: Bubbles shift down with coordinate recalculation
- **Grid sync**: Game grid matches new positions
- **Random colors**: New rows use available bubble types

### Life System

Five visual life bubbles track remaining attempts:
- **Missed shots**: Reduce lives with texture changes
- **Reset cycle**: Lives restore after row additions
- **Penalty trigger**: Exhausted lives add new rows

### Game Over

Game ends when bubbles reach bottom row:
- **Detection**: Monitors bubble field overflow
- **Score display**: Shows final score with overlay
- **Restart option**: Complete state reset available

[Watch Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzjYG6CO3_o)

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