Bomberman (universe)

The Bomberman universe (, Bomberman) is a series of maze-based action and puzzle games formerly developed and published by Hudson Soft and currently developed and published by Konami. The first installment of the series, , 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 major installment during Ultimates release being in 2017 as a timed Nintendo Switch exclusive.
==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===
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====
* Bomberman Outfit (DLC)
====Headgear====
*Bomberman Mask (DLC)
===Spirit===
Bomberman also appears as a spirit.
No. 	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max 	Base	Max	Base	Max 	Ability
1,293	 	 	★★★ 	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 , released on March 3, 2017.
=== (PC88-01)===
*Assist Trophy:
** This game features the earliest version of the Bomberman (formatted as "Bomber Man").
*Spirits:
** Bomberman appears as a spirit.
=== (NES)===
*Assist Trophy:
** Bomberman's current design originates from this game.
=== (NES)===
*Assist Trophy:
** Bomberman's current design makes its series debut in this version.
** Bomberman's Remote Bombs originate from this game.
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*Playable character:
** The Black Bomberman first appeared in this game.
=== (TurboGrafx-16)===
*Playable character:
** Bomberman appears as a costume for the , with its overall design originating from this game.
** The Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Bombermen originate from this game.
*Assist Trophy:
** Bomberman's design used in Ultimate originates from this game.
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*Playable character:
** The Pink, Cyan, and Purple Bombermen first appear in this game.
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*Playable character:
** The Orange Bomberman originates from this game.
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*Playable character:
** The Lime Green Bomberman first appeared in this game.
*Assist Trophy:
** The design for Remote Bombs comes from this game.
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*Playable character:
** The Brown Bomberman originates from this game.
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*Playable character:
** Bomberman's model was ripped directly from this game.
*Assist Trophy:
** Both the standard bombs and Bomberman's model are ripped directly from this game.
*Music:
** "Grand Prix Battle Stage - Central": Used in the Mii costume reveal trailer for Bomberman in Ultimate.
 
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