Don't Drop The Balloon Guide: Your first few minutes
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OverviewDon't Drop The Balloon is a two-player Roblox co-op game where you and a partner keep a balloon from touching the ground — if it lands, it pops. As you play you earn in-game balance, unlock new balloons and gloves from the shop, and work through levels and maps. This guide covers how to start out, how to work with your partner, and how to clear the game's toughest challenges.
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Your first few minutes
Step
When you join for the first time the game hands you the Welcome badge automatically, so there is nothing to do for that one. From there, your only job is to get a feel for hitting the balloon before anything else goes wrong.
- Hit the balloon tap it once as soon as the round begins to unlock the First Slap badge.
- Guide it to the door keep the balloon moving forward until it passes through the level door, which clears Level 1 and earns the Level 1 Cleared badge.
- Drop it on purpose if you want the First Blood badge out of the way early, just let the balloon touch the ground once. The game continues afterward.
- Earn balance while you play the game awards balance automatically as you play, and you can spend it in the shop on new balloons and gloves.
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Working with your partner
Tips
The game is built around two players co-operating, and simply being in a match with at least one other player unlocks the Team Player badge.
- Jump in with a friend to unlock Team Player — you only need to share one match together.
- New levels and balloons are added regularly, so check back with your usual partner when updates drop.
Shop collectibles: balloons and gloves
Summary
The shop sells balloons and gloves, and the game tracks ownership of each separately. Owning every balloon unlocks Collector; owning every glove unlocks Glove Collector. Balance comes in automatically as you play.
- Balloons owning every one in the shop earns the Collector badge.
- Gloves owning every one in the shop earns the Glove Collector badge.
- Balance earned automatically during play and spent in the shop on both item types.
Glossary
Glossary- Balloon
- The object both players must keep off the ground by slapping it into the air.
- Balance
- The in-game currency you earn automatically by playing, used to unlock items in the shop.
- Glove
- A cosmetic item sold in the shop; owning every glove in the game earns the Glove Collector badge.
- Gorilla King
- The game's boss character, which awards one badge for any clear and a harder badge for a no-damage clear.
- Forest map
- A multi-level map whose full completion earns the Forest Master badge.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens when the balloon touches the ground?
The balloon pops when it hits the ground. The first time this happens you earn the First Blood badge, and then the round continues.
Do I need to buy balloons and gloves separately to get the collector badges?
Yes — the Collector badge requires owning every balloon, and the Glove Collector badge requires owning every glove. They are tracked separately, so you need to complete both collections.
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