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A Boy and His Blob Cheats, Codes, Hints, Tips
Hint: Insta-Balloon
As stated in the manual, call the Blob three times quickly and it will transform into the Balloon automatically.
Unlockable: Challenge Levels
Track down the three treasure chests in each level to unlock a Challenge Level. You can find these in the Hideout.
Unlockable: Bonus Content
Finish Challenge Levels to unlock bonus content. Check out the bonus content in the Hideout.