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A '''Bonus Stage''' (also known as a '''Bonus Game''') is a special mini-game found in the various [[Classic Mode]]s (or [[1P Game]] in the [[Super Smash Bros.|original]]) of the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. They are used to interrupt the battle set-up, serving as a sort of "break" round. Completing the stage gives players bonus points that are added to their final score; additionally, completing some Bonus Stages under certain circumstances can unlock hidden elements of the game. Bonus Stages are often optional and do not have to be successfully completed to complete the mode.
A '''Bonus Stage''' (also known as a '''Bonus Game''') is a special mini-game found in the various [[Classic Mode]]s (or [[1P Game]] in the [[Super Smash Bros.|original]]) of the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. They are used to interrupt the battle set-up, serving as a sort of "break" round. Completing the stage gives players bonus points that are added to their final score; additionally, completing some Bonus Stages under certain circumstances can unlock hidden elements of the game. Bonus Stages are always optional and do not have to be successfully completed to complete the mode.


In these games, the player is required to complete a certain task within a certain time limit and with only one life. Some bonus games feature custom arenas, designed specifically to test one's skill with a particular character and/or play to their strengths and weaknesses, while others use one universal stage.
In these games, the player is required to complete a certain task within a certain time limit and with only one life. Some bonus games feature custom arenas, designed specifically to test one's skill with a particular character and/or play to their strengths and weaknesses, while others use one universal stage.