Hearts (sometimes called a 1-Up) is a collectible item which first appeared in Balloon Kid.
Appearance[]
They are in the shape of a cartoon heart. According to the manual, they are Balloons in the shape of a heart. Originally, due to the color limitations of the Game Boy, they flashed gray and white. In Balloon Fight GB, they flash red and yellow.
Function[]
In certain stages, these may be placed in a hard to reach area as a bonus. When collected, they will give the player an extra life. These will also float up out of the Pipes in a Bonus Stage if the player can successfully pop all 20 Balloons.
Trivia[]
- A Heart item appears in some games in Nintendo Land, typically acting as an extra life, but they do not appear anywhere in Balloon Trip Breeze.