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|title             = Bomberman (universe)
|image             = [[File:Bomberman logo.png|300px]]
|developer         = [[Konami]]<br>Hudson Soft<br>Interplay
|publisher         = [[Konami]]<br>Hudson Soft<br>Interplay<br>Sinclair Research<br>Mattel<br>Nintendo<br>Ubisoft
|distributor       =
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|genres            = Action<br>Maze<br>Puzzle
|originconsole     = PC-8801
|firstinstallment  = ''[[wikipedia:Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomber Man]]'' (1983)
|latestinstallment  =''Super Bomberman R 2'' (2023)
|interwiki         =
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The '''''Bomberman'' universe''' ({{ja|ボンバーマン|Bonbāman}}, ''Bomberman'') is a series of maze-based action and puzzle games formally developed and published by Hudson Soft and currently developed and published by [[Konami]]. The first installment of the series, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bomberman|1983 video game}}'', launched on various home computers in 1983, and was released on [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1985. The series received more than 70 other titles released on various consoles, with its latest installment being ''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman R}}'' in 2017.

==Franchise Description==
The original ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dig Dug}}'' was created to be in contrast with the original {{uv|Pac-Man}}. While that game tasked players with navigating through pre-made mazes, this new game allowed players to make their own mazes. This manifested in the player digging holes both vertically and horizontally, dodging obstacles and flanking enemies. When an enemy is in the right position, the player can use their air pump to burst them. If an enemy gets too close, the player can also use the pump to briefly stun them and make a retreat. The game released on February 20, 1982, on the ''Galaga'' arcade board to critical and commercial success, being the second best-selling video game of the year behind ''Pole Position''.

The game received a sequel in 1985. Titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dig Dug II}}'' and released on the ''Super Pac-Man'' arcade board, the game adopts a top down perspective and involves the player activate fault lines in the ground to sink portions of the map and drown enemies with out accidentally drowning themselves. The game received a mixed reception and significantly lower sales than its predecessor. These disappointing sales are often credited to the game’s vast departure from the first game and overall more restrictive and less strategic gameplay.

A pseudo sequel released in 1996 as part of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2}}'' titled ''Dig Dug Arrangement''. While fundamentally similar to the original, the game includes new enemies, power-ups, boss fights, and 2 player co-op play. A full 3D remake of the original was released in 2001 titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dig Dug Deeper}}''. A proper sequel released in 2006 for [[Nintendo DS]] titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dig Dug: Digging Strike}}'', which combined elements of the first two arcade games with a bigger emphasis on story. An MMO version of the game titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dig Dug Island}}'' released as an adaptation of ''Dig Dug II'' where many players can play the game online simultaneously. Servers shut down less than a year later in 2009 due to poor player numbers.

The character of Dig Dug has also made appearances in many other games, usually as cameos alongside other characters from the game such as [[Pooka]]. Other instances include several slot machines in 2003, multiple webcomics, and Dig Dug music remixes being used in other games. A particularly notable appearance is in the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mr. Driller}}'' series. Dig Dug, now officially renamed Taizo Hori, is the canonical father of protagonist Susumu Hori, who he had with his now divorced wife Masuyo “Kissy” Tobi from the {{uvm3|Baraduke}} series.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
''Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!'', the Virtual Boy version of ''Panic Bomber'', ''Bomberman Hero'' (in PAL versions only), and ''Classic NES Series: Bomberman'' are mentioned among the titles listed in the [[Chronicle]] in Western versions of ''Brawl''. However, no other content from the series is seen anywhere else in the game.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
The ''Bomberman'' universe would receive a huge upgrade in terms of representation, with its eponymous character appearing as an assist trophy, a spirit, and as a purchasable Mii costume later in 2020.

===Assist Trophy===
'''[[Bomberman]]''': The main protagonist of the games appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. When summoned in battle, Bomberman will run and jump across the stage, laying down bombs. After a few seconds, the bombs detonate in cross-shaped patterns reminiscent of the original ''Bomberman'' games, dealing damage and knockback to the enemies hit and possibly to himself. Enemies can move the bombs around by hitting them, and Bomberman can also be defeated.

===Mii Costume===
{{main|Alternate costume (SSBU)/Mii Fighter}}
Bomberman appears as a Mii Costume for the Mii Brawler in Round 7 of the paid Mii Costume DLC. The Mii's color affects the color of the costume.

====Outfit====
*{{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Bomberman|Bomberman Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]])

====Headgear====
*'''[[Bomberman|Bomberman Mask]]''' ([[DLC]])

===Spirit===
Bomberman also appears as a [[spirit]].

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! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability
|-
| 1,293 || {{SpiritTableName|Bomberman|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★ || 2 || 2688 || 8107 || 1882 || 5675 || 806 || 2432 || No Effect
|}

==Games with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
The ''Bomberman'' universe has games represented throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series with a total of 10 games. The latest game represented in this universe is ''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman R}}'', released on March 3, 2017.

===''[[wikipedia:Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomberman (PC88-01)]]''===
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} This game features the earliest version of the [[Bomberman]] (formatted as "Bomber Man").
*Spirits:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman appears as a spirit.

===''[[wikipedia:Lode Runner|Lode Runner (NES)]]''===
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's current design originates from this game.

===''[[wikipedia:Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomberman (NES)]]''===
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's current design makes its series debut in this version.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's Remote Bombs originate from this game.

===''{{iw|wikipedia|Bomber Boy}}===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Black Bomberman first appeared in this game.

===''[[wikipedia: Bomberman (1990 video game)|Bomberman (TurboGrafx-16)]]''===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman appears as a costume for the {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}, with its overall design originating from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Bombermen originate from this game.
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's design used in ''Ultimate'' originates from this game.

===''{{iw|wikipedia|Bomberman '93}}===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Pink, Cyan, and Purple Bombermen first appear in this game.

===''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman}}''===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Orange Bomberman originates from this game.

===''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman 2}}''===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Lime Green Bomberman first appeared in this game.
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The design for Remote Bombs comes from this game.

===''{{iw|wikipedia|Hi-Ten Bomberman}}''===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Brown Bomberman originates from this game.

===''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman R}}''===
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's model was ripped directly from this game.
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Both the standard bombs and Bomberman's model are ripped directly from this game.
*Spirits:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman uses artwork from this game.
*Music:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''Grand Prix Battle Stage - Central'''": Used in the Mii costume reveal trailer for Bomberman in ''Ultimate''.

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