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|firstinstallment  = ''[[wikipedia:Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomber Man]]'' (1983)
|firstinstallment  = ''[[wikipedia:Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomber Man]]'' (1983)
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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}}'', released on March 3, 2017 on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
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.
 
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==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===
===Assist Trophy===
[[File:SSBUWebsiteBomberman.jpg|right|thumb|Bomberman, as he appears as an assist trophy in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
'''[[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.
'''[[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===
===Mii Costume===
{{main|Alternate costume (SSBU)/Mii Fighter}}
{{main|Alternate costume (SSBU)/Mii Fighter}}
[[File:Bomberman Mii Costume SSBU.jpg|thumb|Bomberman as a Mii costume in ''Ultimate''.]]
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.
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.


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==Games with elements from or in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
==Games with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
===''Bomber Man (1983)''===
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:
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}This game features the earliest version of the Bomberman (formatted as "Bomber Man").
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} This game features the earliest version of the [[Bomberman]] (formatted as "Bomber Man").
*Spirits:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman appears as a spirit.


===''Bomberman (1985)''===
===''[[wikipedia:Lode Runner|Lode Runner (NES)]]''===
*Assist Trophy:
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Bomberman's current design makes its series debut in this version.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's current design originates from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Bomberman's Remote Bombs originates from this game.


===''Bomberman (1990)''===
===''[[wikipedia:Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomberman (NES)]]''===
*Assist Trophy:
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Bomberman's design used in ''Smash'' originates from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's current design makes its series debut in this version.
*Mii Costume:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's Remote Bombs originate from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Bomberman's Mii Costume design originates from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}The Black, Green, Yellow, Red and Blue variants of Bomberman originates from this game.


===''Super Bomberman''===
===''{{iw|wikipedia|Bomber Boy}}===
*Mii Costume:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Both the Purple and Orange variants of Bomberman originate from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Black Bomberman first appeared in this game.


===''Super Bomberman 2''===
===''[[wikipedia: Bomberman (1990 video game)|Bomberman (TurboGrafx-16)]]''===
*Mii Costume:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Both the Pink and Cyan (Aqua) variants of Bomberman originate from this game.
**{{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.


===''Hi-Ten Bomberman''===
===''{{iw|wikipedia|Bomberman '93}}===
*Mii Costume:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}The Brown variant of Bomberman originates from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Pink, Cyan, and Purple Bombermen first appear in this game.


===''Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!''===
===''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman}}''===
*Misc:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}}This game is mentioned in the [[Chronicle]].
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Orange Bomberman originates from this game.


===''Panic Bomber''===
===''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman 2}}''===
*Misc:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}}The Virtual Boy version of this game is mentioned in the [[Chronicle]].
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Lime Green Bomberman first appeared in this game.
 
*Assist Trophy:
===''Bomberman Hero''===
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The design for Remote Bombs comes from this game.
*Misc:
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}}This game is mentioned in the [[Chronicle]], but only in PAL versions.


===''Classic NES Series: Bomberman''===
===''{{iw|wikipedia|Hi-Ten Bomberman}}''===
*Misc:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}}This game is mentioned in the [[Chronicle]].
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Brown Bomberman originates from this game.


===''Super Bomberman R''===
===''{{iw|wikipedia|Super Bomberman R}}''===
*Spirit:
*Playable character:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Bomberman appears as a spirit using artwork from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Bomberman's model was ripped directly from this game.
*Assist Trophy:
*Assist Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Bomberman's model for both his Assist Trophy and Mii Costume are ripped directly from this game.
**{{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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Bomberman (universe)
Logo for the Bomberman series.
Developer(s) Konami
Hudson Soft
Interplay
Publisher(s) Konami
Hudson Soft
Interplay
Sinclair Research
Mattel
Nintendo
Ubisoft
Genre(s) Action
Maze
Puzzle
Console/platform of origin PC-8801
First installment Bomber Man (1983)
Latest installment Super Bomberman R 2 (2023)

The Bomberman universe (ボンバーマン, 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, Bomberman, 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 Super Bomberman R in 2017.


In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Main article: 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[edit]

Headgear[edit]

Spirit[edit]

Bomberman also appears as a spirit.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability
1,293
from the game's files
 Bomberman
Grab
 ★★★ 2 2688 8107 1882 5675 806 2432 No Effect

Games with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

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 Super Bomberman R, released on March 3, 2017.

Bomberman (PC88-01)[edit]

  • Assist Trophy:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate This game features the earliest version of the Bomberman (formatted as "Bomber Man").
  • Spirits:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman appears as a spirit.

Lode Runner (NES)[edit]

  • Assist Trophy:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman's current design originates from this game.

Bomberman (NES)[edit]

  • Assist Trophy:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman's current design makes its series debut in this version.
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman's Remote Bombs originate from this game.

Bomber Boy[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Black Bomberman first appeared in this game.

Bomberman (TurboGrafx-16)[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman appears as a costume for the Mii Brawler, with its overall design originating from this game.
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Bombermen originate from this game.
  • Assist Trophy:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman's design used in Ultimate originates from this game.

Bomberman '93[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Pink, Cyan, and Purple Bombermen first appear in this game.

Super Bomberman[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Orange Bomberman originates from this game.

Super Bomberman 2[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Lime Green Bomberman first appeared in this game.
  • Assist Trophy:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The design for Remote Bombs comes from this game.

Hi-Ten Bomberman[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Brown Bomberman originates from this game.

Super Bomberman R[edit]

  • Playable character:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman's model was ripped directly from this game.
  • Assist Trophy:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Both the standard bombs and Bomberman's model are ripped directly from this game.
  • Spirits:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bomberman uses artwork from this game.
  • Music:
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "Grand Prix Battle Stage - Central": Used in the Mii costume reveal trailer for Bomberman in Ultimate.


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