The original Puyo Puyo puzzle game was released in arcades by Compile in Japan, establishing the franchise.
Sega published various Puyo Puyo games including adaptations and collections for their consoles, increasing the franchise's popularity.
Puyo Puyo 2 was released, introducing new gameplay features like countering and combo stacking.
Sega acquired the rights to the Puyo Puyo series from Compile and began publishing new installments.
Puyo Puyo Fever (Puyo Pop in some regions) released, featuring updated graphics and new gameplay mechanics, revitalizing the series.
SEGA released Puyo Puyo Tetris, a crossover game combining Puyo Puyo and Tetris gameplay, garnering critical and commercial success.
Puyo Puyo Champions was released globally, emphasizing competitive play and esports.
The origin of the colorful Puyo blobs that would become central to gameplay and magic in the world.
A peaceful kingdom is formed where Puyos and humans coexist, leading to early Puyo battles as friendly contests.
Arle Nadja discovers her magical affinity for Puyo and begins training as a Puyo mage, marking the start of her adventures.
Carbuncle, Arle's mischievous companion, joins her, becoming a key character and source of comic relief in many Puyo battles.
The first organized tournament of Puyo battling is held, attracting many skilled mages and competitors.
Dark Prince emerges as a formidable rival with unique abilities and begins challenging Arle and others.
A governing body is formed to oversee and regulate Puyo battles and tournaments.
A major conflict arises when Arle confronts the Mad Priest threatening the balance between humans and Puyos.
Ringo, a young Puyo player from the future, arrives in the present timeline, bringing new techniques and knowledge.
A large-scale conflict involving multiple factions competing for control and mastery over Puyo magic unfolds.