Most games use a "Layers" system rather than health bars. Popping a stronger Bloon reveals weaker "children" inside (e.g., a Blue Bloon contains a Red Bloon). Evolution of the Game Series
The franchise is divided into several distinct sub-series across different genres: Description Notable Titles
Vertically scrolling bullet hell shooters where you control a flying Super Monkey. Bloons Super Monkey 1 & 2 Related articles: "bloons"
The flagship series. Players place towers to stop Bloons from reaching the end of a path. BTD 1–6 , BTD Battles 1 & 2 , Bloons Monkey City
The primary antagonists. They range from basic Red Bloons to MOAB-class blimps (e.g., B.A.D., Z.O.M.G.) and massive Boss Bloons like Bloonarius . Most games use a "Layers" system rather than health bars
Released in 2018, is the most advanced entry, featuring 3D graphics and deep strategic layers.
Original physics-based puzzles where a monkey throws a limited number of darts to pop targets. Bloons , Bloons 2 , Bloons Player Packs Bloons Super Monkey 1 & 2 The flagship series
Deep Dive: The Bloons Universe The franchise, developed by New Zealand-based Ninja Kiwi , has evolved from a simple 2007 browser-based puzzle game into a global strategy phenomenon with over 1 billion plays . Originally inspired by traditional carnival dart games, the series now encompasses tower defense, bullet hell shooters, and competitive card games. The Core Conflict: Monkeys vs. Bloons