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{{about|the generic explosive item|other uses of "Bomb"|[[Bomb (disambiguation)]]|the bomb-like enemy|[[Bob-omb]]}}
{{about|the generic explosive item|other uses of "Bomb"|[[Bomb (disambiguation)]]|the bomb-like enemy|[[Bob-omb]]}}
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|image=[[File:Bomb SM3DW Prima.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|image=[[File:Bomb SM3DW Prima.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Mario's Bombs Away]]'' ([[List of games by date#1983|1983]])
|first_appearance=''[[Mario's Bombs Away]]'' ([[List of games by date#1983|1983]])
|latest_appearance=''{{wp|Tetris 99}}'' (24th Maximus Cup, cameo) (2021)<br>''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]], ''Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|effect=Provides an explosive method of attack or damages them
|effect=Provides an explosive method of attack or damages them
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{{quote|Here, have some bombs!|Mouser|Super Mario Advance}}
{{quote|Here, have some bomb!|Mouser|Super Mario Advance}}
A '''bomb''' is an object used in the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. Generally speaking, bombs as depicted in the ''Mario'' franchise are not entirely unique, as they are based on a widely used cartoon gag that stylizes bombs as merely causing a small flare, unlike real-world bombs, and are most often depicted simply as stereotypical cherry bombs. [[Bob-omb]]s are living enemies based on this stylization as well. [[Floating Mine]]s can be considered their naval counterparts, although they do not always explode.
'''Bombs''' appear in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise as usable explosive objects, and they are based on a widely used cartoon gag that stylizes bombs as merely causing a small flare, unlike real-world bombs, and are most often depicted simply as stereotypical cherry bombs. [[Bob-omb]]s are living enemies based on this stylization as well. [[Mine]]s can be considered their naval counterparts, although they do not always explode.
==History==
==History==
===''Mario's Bombs Away''===
===''Mario's Bombs Away''===
[[File:MariosBombsAway2.png|thumb|left|Mario holding a bomb]]
[[File:MariosBombsAway2.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Mario holding a bomb from ''Mario's Bombs Away'']]
In ''[[Mario's Bombs Away]]'', Mario has to deliver bombs from one [[buddy]] to another at a military outpost. On his way, Mario has to be careful not to ignite the bomb by having it touch the torches carried by enemies in the trees or the flames running along the spilled oil on the ground caused by the [[Heavy Smoker]]. Otherwise, the bomb will detonate in Mario's face and cause the player to lose a try. Successfully delivered bombs will be passed to each of the five enemies in the trees; once five bombs have been placed, they will simultaneously explode and defeat the enemy troops.
Bombs in ''[[Mario's Bombs Away]]'' are objects that [[Mario]] has to deliver from one [[buddy]] to another at a military outpost while taking caution not to ignite the bomb by having it touch the torches carried by enemies in the trees or the flames running along the spilled oil on the ground caused by the [[Heavy Smoker]]. If a bomb detonates, it explodes in Mario's face and cause the player to lose a try. Successfully delivered bombs will be passed to each of the five enemies in the trees; once five bombs have been placed, they will simultaneously explode and defeat the enemy troops.
 
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===''VS. Wrecking Crew'' / ''Wrecking Crew''===
===''VS. Wrecking Crew'' / ''Wrecking Crew''===
[[File:VSWC bomb.jpg|thumb|50px|Artwork from ''VS. Wrecking Crew'']]
[[File:VSWC bomb.jpg|thumb|50px|Artwork from ''VS. Wrecking Crew'']]
[[File:WC Bomb Tile.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:WC Bomb Tile.png|thumb|left]]
Beginning with phase 3, bombs appear in the arcade game ''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]''. Hitting a bomb with a [[hammer]] can cause a chain reaction, damaging or destroying nearby [[wall (Wrecking Crew series)|wall]]s, opening [[door (Wrecking Crew series)|doors]], and knocking enemies and rival players to the bottom of the stage. Although bombs act as inanimate objects in-game, the game's supplementary materials have repeatedly suggested them to be sentient beings: they are portrayed with legs and a facial expression on the game's instruction card, and are classified as characters in the manual of the game's ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' release.<ref>''Arcade Archives VS. Wrecking Crew'' in-game manual. Page 7.</ref>
Bombs in ''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]'' are objects that can be hit by a [[hammer]], causing a chain reaction that damages or destroys nearby [[wall (Wrecking Crew series)|wall]]s, opens [[door (Wrecking Crew series)|doors]], and knocks enemies and rival players to the bottom of the stage. Bombs are inanimate objects, although the game's supplementary materials have repeatedly suggested them to be sentient beings, since they are portrayed with legs and a facial expression on the game's instruction card, and are classified as characters in the manual of the game's ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' release.<ref>{{cite|title=''Arcade Archives VS. Wrecking Crew'' in-game manual|page=7}}</ref> Bombs are first seen in Phase 3.


In ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', the NES version, the first appearance of bombs (referred to as '''dynamite''')<ref>''Wrecking Crew'' NES instruction booklet, page 6.</ref> is in [[Phase 1 (Wrecking Crew)|Phase 1]]. Hitting dynamite in a specific order reveals the [[Golden Hammer]].
Bombs (referred to as '''dynamite''')<ref>{{cite|title=''Wrecking Crew'' instruction booklet|page=6|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1985}}</ref> appear also in ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', though they first appear in [[Phase 1 (Wrecking Crew)|Phase 1]] instead, and hitting dynamite in a specific order reveals the [[Golden Hammer]].
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===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' / ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' / ''Super Mario Advance''====
[[File:SMB2 Bomb Sprite.gif|frame|left]]
[[File:SMB2 Bomb Sprite.gif|frame|left]]
[[File:SMAS SMB2 Bomb Artwork.png|frame|Artwork from ''Super Mario All-Stars'']]
[[File:SMAS SMB2 Bomb Artwork.png|frame|Artwork from ''Super Mario All-Stars'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', bombs (also referred to as '''timebombs'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 2 Inside Out'', Part I. Page 5.</ref>) can be plucked from [[grass]] patches in the ground and thrown. They start flashing a while after being pulled out of the ground and detonate shortly after. The bomb creates a small explosion (containing the word "BOMB") which makes the screen flash white and destroys any enemies or cracked blocks immediately around it. However, the explosion can also harm the playable characters.
Bombs (also referred to as '''timebombs'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. 2 Inside Out'', Part I|page=5}}</ref>) appear in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' as objects that can be plucked from [[grass]] patches in the ground and thrown. Bombs start flashing a while after being pulled out of the ground and create a small explosion (containing the word "BOMB") afterward, during which the screen flashes white briefly and destroys any enemies or [[brick wall]]s immediately around it. However, the explosion can also harm the playable characters. Bombs are used by [[Mouser]] to attack the player character, and can be defeated only by throwing his bombs back at Mouser so that they explode on him. The game introduces Bob-ombs, which have the same effect as regular bombs, except they start flashing immediately after being plucked. Original versions color the bombs red, but the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' versions change their color to purple. Bombs in the latter version were given bouncier properties from being thrown.
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the [[Monty Mole]] boss tosses [[Bob-omb]]s to damage Mario. Spraying one with water disengages it and allows Mario to pick it up. Tossing the bomb back at the Monty Mole is the only way to damage it.


Bombs are used by [[Mouser]] to attack Mario and his friends during his battles. The only way to defeat Mouser is by throwing his bombs back at him and having them explode on him several times.
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Bombs in ''[[New Super Mario Bros]]'' are projectiles dropped by [[Skeeter (New Super Mario Bros.)|Skeeter]]s, and are depicted as blue bombs with a skull icon, which drill through destructible [[block]]s beneath them.


In the NES version, in-game bombs are colored red, but the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' versions change their color to purple. In ''Super Mario Advance'', bombs are also bouncier when thrown.
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
 
[[Bob-omb dispenser]]s release Bob-ombs in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. [[Spin]]ning one turns it into a usable bomb that Mario can pick up. During [[Bob-omb Blasting]], the dispenser only releases useable bombs.
Notably, ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (and ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' before it) marked the debut of [[Bob-omb]]s, bomb-like enemies which would become a recurring species in future ''Mario'' games. Bob-ombs can be found in later levels of the game and have the same effect as regular bombs, though they start flashing immediately after being pulled out of the ground.


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:SquizzardBombs.png|thumb|250px|left|Squizzard throwing two bombs.]]
[[File:SquizzardBombs.png|thumb|Squizzard throwing two bombs.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', [[Squizzard]] wields giant bombs in the third phase of his boss fight.
Bombs in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' appear as giant objects wielded by [[Squizzard]] in the third phase of his boss fight.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
[[File:Lemmy Koopa NSMBU.png|thumb|100px|Artwork of Lemmy Koopa holding a bomb]]
[[File:Lemmy Koopa NSMBU.png|thumb|100px|left|Artwork of Lemmy Koopa holding a bomb]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]] uses [[magical ball|rubber ball]]-based bombs as his main weapon instead of his usual [[magic wand]]. Lemmy throws the bombs in an arch-like pattern, and like rubber balls, they bounce along ground, but flash red and explode soon after the player character comes into contact with them. The force of throwing them incapacitates Lemmy for a short time, making him more vulnerable to a [[stomp]]. During the third phase of the battle, Lemmy throws a much larger bomb at the player character.
Bombs appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' as [[magical ball|rubber ball]]-based objects that [[Lemmy]] uses as his main weapon. The bombs are thrown in an arch-like pattern and bounce along the ground, similarly to rubber balls, except they flash red and explode soon after the player character touches them. The force of throwing bombs incapacitates Lemmy for a short time. A much larger bomb is thrown by Lemmy at the player characters during the third phase of the battle.


====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
[[File:BombSM3DW.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A bomb in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
Bombs in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|its Nintendo Switch version]] are the form that Bob-ombs take when attacked, losing their feet, face, and wind-up key. Some actual bombs can be found lying on the ground and be carried and thrown by Mario, exploding upon contact with an object. There is also a bomb variant reminiscent of soccer balls called a [[Kick Bomb]]. Rather than picking these up, Mario kicks them on contact, deflecting them. These soccer balls play an integral role in defeating Bowser in his [[Bowser's Muscle Car|Muscle Car]] in World 1 and World Castle of the game.
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', Bob-ombs turn into generic bombs when attacked, losing their feet, face, and wind-up key. However, some bombs are not Bob-ombs from the start, and can be found lying on the ground. They can be carried and thrown by Mario, and explode as they touch something after being chucked. There is also a bomb variant reminiscent of soccer balls called a [[Kick Bomb]]. Rather than picking these up, Mario kicks them on contact, deflecting them. These soccer balls play an integral role in defeating Bowser in his [[Koopa Chase]] in World 1 and World Castle of the game.
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====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO Bomb.jpg|thumb|120px]]
[[File:SMO Bomb.jpg|thumb|120px|A Bomb in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', large bombs similar to Kick Bombs appear. They appear in [[Bowser's Kingdom]], a secret area in the [[Seaside Kingdom]], and the [[Dark Side]] (during the battle with [[RoboBrood]]), where they are fired out of [[turret]]s and have a [[Bowser]] emblem imprinted on them. They can be knocked away using a [[Pokio]]'s beak.
Bombs appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' as large objects similar to Kick Bombs. They are located in [[Bowser's Kingdom]], a secret area in the [[Seaside Kingdom]], and the [[Dark Side]] (during the battle with [[RoboBrood]]), where they are fired out of [[turret]]s and have a [[Bowser]] emblem imprinted on them. Bombs can be knocked away using a [[Pokio]]'s beak.


====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
[[File:SMM2-SMB-Bomb.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:SMM2-SMB-Bomb.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:SMM2-SMB-BombWalk.gif|thumb|left]]
[[File:SMM2-SMB-BombWalk.gif|thumb|left]]
Since the version 2.0 update for ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', bombs have appeared as a projectile for [[Link]] to throw when the player collects the [[Master Sword]]. They can be used to hit switches, damage enemies, blow up blocks, and they can be dropped from riding a [[Koopa Clown Car]] (which has a sinister expression while doing so). In the Night version of the Ground theme, bombs spawn limbs and walk for a few seconds before exploding; they can be stopped by hitting them with arrows. Bob-ombs also turn into bombs when they are stomped on in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style like the original game.
Bombs appear since the version 2.0 update for ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', as projectiles for [[Link]] to throw when the player collects the [[Master Sword]]. Bombs in this game can hit switches, damage enemies, blow up blocks, and dropped from riding a [[Koopa Clown Car]], which bears a sinister expression while doing so. Bombs in the Night version of the Ground theme spawn limbs and walk for a few seconds before exploding, but can be stopped by hitting them with arrows. Bob-ombs also turn into bombs when they are stomped on in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style like the original game.


===''Wario's Woods''===
[[File:BombsWarioWoods.png|thumb|left|A few multicolored bombs from the SNES version of ''Wario's Woods''.]]
Bombs appear in ''[[Wario's Woods (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Wario's Woods]]'' as Toad's main form of attack when fighting the various monsters that were sent by [[Wario]]. Toad receives these multicolored bombs from his [[sprite]] helper. In order to defeat Wario's minions (as well as the bosses in the game), Toad has to stack the bombs according to their colors; if the color matches a monster's color, it gets destroyed. In the [[Wario's Woods (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES version of the game]], Toad can be seen throwing a bomb at Wario's castle in the ending of the game, causing his castle to get destroyed and allowing peace to return to [[Wario's Woods (location)|Wario's Woods]], as well as the entire [[Mushroom Kingdom]].
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===''Club Nintendo'' series===
===''Club Nintendo'' series===
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Sag niemals Holerö!]]", [[Bomberman]] uses bombs to defeat some evil aliens.
Bombs in the ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Sag niemals Holerö!]]" are used by [[Bomberman]] to defeat some evil aliens.
 
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' / ''Super Mario RPG''===
Bombs in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|remake]] are used by [[Croco]] during his fights. The enemy special move [[Spritz Bomb]] and [[Princess Peach]]'s special move [[Psych Bomb]] also utilize bombs. [[Fire Bomb]]s, [[Fright Bomb]]s, [[Ice Bomb]]s, and [[Sleepy Bomb]] are available as consumable items.


===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' / ''Donkey Kong Land III''===
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
[[File:Bomb DKC3.png|frame]]
[[File:Bomb DKC3.png|frame]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', [[Kuchuka]]s throw sets of small bombs at predetermined places, which explode upon landing on the ground.
Bombs in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'' are small objects thrown by [[Kuchuka]]s at predetermined places, and explode upon landing on the ground. Bombs appear also in the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|version]] of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' during the [[Kroctopus Krush|boss fight]] with [[Kroctopus]], where they are purple objects that drop from the sky and explode upon contact with Kroctopus' claws, damaging it, as well as the Kongs if they are nearby.


Additionally, in ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]], during the [[Kroctopus Krush|boss fight]] with [[Kroctopus]], purple bombs regularly drop from the sky, which the Kongs must lure Kroctopus' claws to. They explode upon contact with Kroctopus' claws and damage the Kongs if they are too close to the explosion radius.
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
 
Bombs in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] can be thrown by certain fighters to attack, including the [[Link]]s. Bombs are also referenced in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When Peach tries to pull a [[vegetable]] from the ground, she may occasionally grab a Bob-omb. The way she plucks a Bob-omb makes reference to the way that she and the other heroes pulled bombs from the ground in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.
====''Donkey Kong Land III''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Kuchukas throw sets of small bombs, similar to their behavior from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
 
====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
Bombs also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', where they can be used and thrown in order to destroy obstacles such as [[Steel Keg]]s. In later levels, bombs serve as a semi-common weapon used by [[Kritter]]s to attack.
 
===''Wario'' series===
====''Wario's Woods''====
[[File:BombsWarioWoods.png|thumb|left|A few multicolored bombs from the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version of ''Wario's Woods''.]]
[[File:Bomb Wario Woods art.jpg|frame]]
In ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', the use of bombs is Toad's main form of attack when fighting the various monsters that were sent by [[Wario]]. Toad receives these multicolored bombs from his [[sprite]] helper. In order to defeat Wario's minions (as well as the bosses in the game), Toad has to stack the bombs according to their colors; if the color matches a monster's color, it gets destroyed. In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version of the game, Toad can be seen throwing a bomb at Wario's castle in the ending of the game, causing his castle to get destroyed and allowing peace to return to [[Wario's Woods (location)|Wario's Woods]], as well as the entire [[Mushroom Kingdom]].
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====''WarioWare'' series====
[[File:WWGIT Splatoon 2.jpg|thumb|left|A bomb timing the [[Splatoon 2]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'']]
Bombs appear in all of the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' games. They have a long burning fuse that represents the time remaining in the current [[microgame]]. In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', it is a generic black bomb. From ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' onwards, the bomb is blue and sports Wario's mustache as well as a grin. In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', the countdown timer is replaced by the bomb changing colors from yellow to orange to red. In addition, the bomb is animated and its explosion can be heard. [[Ashley & Red|Red]] also uses bombs to interact with microgames.
 
====''Wario World''====
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Several types of bombs later appear in ''[[Wario World]]''. The purple-colored bomb has a smiley face painted on it and will explode after a while, even if Wario does not touch it. It is found in [[Unithorn's Lair]] commonly, as it is used as a dud when opening crates. They can also be found randomly in some [[wooden chest]]s.
 
"Regular" bombs also appear as projectiles used by certain enemies. They are purple and have semi-realistic faces painted on them. They are mainly seen being shot out by [[Ankiron]]s. Starting in [[Greenhorn Ruins]], [[Cractyl]]s also drop bombs to attack Wario. In the boss battle against [[Captain Skull]], the boss can shoot out flaming bombs that damage Wario until they cool off, similarly to some of the later variations of Ankirons. As a whole, bombs can be picked up and used as projectiles by Wario himself, although they will explode and damage him after a short time.
 
====''Wario: Master of Disguise''====
In ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'', purple bombs with faces appear as booby prizes upon failing a [[treasure chest]] minigame. Three are released from a chest at once and explode after a few moments, damaging Wario if he is caught in their blast radius. Their overall appearance and function make them similar to smiley-faced bombs from ''Wario World''.
 
====''Wario Land: Shake It!''====
Bombs appear in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' and are thrown by [[Peek-a-boom]]s. In [[Glittertown]] and [[Neon City]], bombs can also be dropped from the slot machine. The bombs will explode in nine seconds, but the countdown can be stopped if the bomb is shaken. An [[Earthshake Punch]] starts the countdown again. There is also a platform called a [[Bomb Block (Wario Land: Shake It!)|Bomb Block]] that can be used as a platform before it explodes. It can be triggered when touched by Wario or a thrown object, or when Wario performs an Earthshake Punch.


===''Mario Party'' series===
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====''Mario Party 10''====
====''Mario Party 10''====
In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', bombs appear in the minigame [[Petey's Bomb Battle]], where they are used to attack [[Petey Piranha]]. They are colored depending on the player that uses them. When a bomb is successfully tossed at Petey Piranha, the tosser is awarded one point. However, bombs can also be absorbed by Petey Piranha and spat back at the characters that threw them, damaging them and deducting one point.
Bombs in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' appear in the minigame [[Petey's Bomb Battle]], where they are used to attack [[Petey Piranha]], and are colored depending on who throws them. Any bomb that hits Petey Piranha rewards one point to whoever threw it. Bombs can also be absorbed by Petey Piranha and spat back at the characters that threw them, damaging them and deducting one point.


===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
Bombs also make an appearance in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. The defending team can sometimes receive one out of the [[? Panel]]s on the court. When thrown, they explode, knocking everyone within the blast radius down and spilling some of their collected [[Coin]]s.
====''Paper Mario''====
Bombs do not appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', though the [[Egg Bomb|Egg Missile]] is functions similarly, since it can be thrown at an enemy, exploding and damaging it.
 
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
Bombs do not directly appear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. However, three bomb-like items appear: the returning [[Egg Bomb]], now created by giving [[Zess T.]] a [[Mystic Egg]] and a Fire Flower; the [[Coconut Bomb]], created by giving her a [[Coconut]] and a Fire Flower; and the [[Zess Dynamite]], created by giving Zess T. an Egg Bomb and a Coconut Bomb. Like before, the Egg Bomb is thrown at an enemy and exploding to deal damage. The Coconut Bomb is the same as an Egg Bomb, but deals one more point of damage. The Zess Dynamite deals the same damage as the Coconut Bomb, but hits all enemies.
 
====''Super Paper Mario''====
[[File:BoomerPixl.png|thumb|130px|[[Boomer (Super Paper Mario)|Boomer]], a Pixl from ''Super Paper Mario'', with properties similar to that of a bomb]]
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', there is a bomb-shaped [[Pixl]] named [[Boomer (Super Paper Mario)|Boomer]] that Mario can use to blow up switches, blow up cracks in walls, and defeat enemies. Bombs also appear occasionally when a player stomps on a [[Ninjoe]], a [[Ninjohn]], or a [[Ninjerry]]. These bombs look exactly like Boomer, though unlike Boomer, they can hurt the player. A bomb later appears in [[Sammer's Early Duels#Chapter 6-2: The End of a World|Chapter 6-2]], when [[Mimi]] disguises herself as [[King Sammer]] and tells the player to open a chest in front of them. There is a bomb inside the chest, but it turns out to be a dud. Additionally, the Egg Bomb item reappears, doing 1 [[Heart Point|HP]] of damage to all on-screen enemies.
 
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
Bombs in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' are [[sticker]]s sometimes dropped by Bob-ombs. They can be used to attack enemies, however, the attack animation shows that Mario calls forth a Bob-omb to throw at them even though the stickers themselves are called bomb stickers. The Bomb can also be placed into the [[Sticker Museum]] as #94, alongside other enemy-based stickers.


===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
====''Luigi's Mansion''====
====''Luigi's Mansion''====
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In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', bombs appear as '''Small Bombs'''<ref name=Brady>Bogenn, Tim. BradyGAMES ''Luigi's Mansion'' Official Strategy Guide. Page 11.</ref> which do 5 damage and '''Large Bombs'''<ref name=Brady/> which do 10 damage, and have a skull emblem on them. [[Purple Bomber]]s will drop a bomb once they are discovered, and bombs are also one of the things [[Boo]]s will place in rooms (the other being a [[Boo Ball]]), which the [[Boo Radar]] will pick up as a Boo reading. Luigi can easily get rid of bombs by spraying the water element at them, or he can simply avoid them.
Bombs appear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' as '''Small Bombs'''<ref name=Brady>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim|title=''Luigi's Mansion'' Official Strategy Guide|page=11|date=November 21, 2001|publisher=BradyGAMES|language=en-us|isbn=0-7440-0119-6}}</ref> which do 5 damage and '''Large Bombs'''<ref name=Brady/> which do 10 damage, and have a skull emblem on them. [[Purple Bomber]]s will drop a bomb once they are discovered, and bombs are also one of the things [[Boo]]s will place in rooms (the other being a [[Boo Ball]]), which the [[Boo Radar]] will pick up as a Boo reading. Luigi can spray [[water]] at the bombs to get rid of them.


====''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''====
====''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''====
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', bombs first appear in the [[Old Clockworks]]. Ghosts will try to throw them towards Luigi, and in some rooms, if Luigi checks furniture, a bomb will pop out. In the [[ScareScraper]], [[Bomb Brother]]s shield themselves with large bombs that must be removed so that they can be flashed with the [[Strobulb]]. Bomb Brothers also repeatedly drop smaller bombs while being vacuumed with the [[Poltergust 5000]].
Bombs in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' are objects thrown by ghosts in the [[Old Clockworks]], and a bomb will pop out of furniture in certain rooms if examined. Bombs appear in the [[ScareScraper]] as objects that [[Bomb Brother]]s shield themselves with, and must be removed so that they can be flashed with the [[Strobulb]]. Smaller bombs are dropped by Bomb Brothers repeatedly while being vacuumed with the [[Poltergust 5000]].


====''Luigi's Mansion 3''====
====''Luigi's Mansion 3''====
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', bombs make a return. They are an important part of the final boss fight with [[King Boo]], as King Boo will make several [[Spike Ball|Spiked Ball]]s fall onto the stage that break once they land. Each Spiked Ball contains bombs that the player must pick up with the [[Poltergust G-00]] and shoot into King Boo's mouth. Additionally, there is a phase in his boss fight that includes him and his clones carpet bomb much of the stage.
Bombs in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'' appear in the final battle against [[King Boo]], where they are contained in [[Spike Ball|Spiked Ball]]s thrown by him and revealed upon landing on the stage. The player must pick up a bomb using the [[Poltergust G-00]] and shoot it into King Boo's mouth. One phase of the battle includes King Boo and his clones carpet bombing much of the stage.


In [[ScareScraper]] mode, [[Bomb Goob]]s, [[Bomb Hammer]]s, and [[Bomb Oozer]]s are all rare ghosts that lob bombs around.
In [[ScareScraper]] mode, [[Bomb Goob]]s, [[Bomb Hammer]]s, and [[Bomb Oozer]]s are all rare ghosts that lob bombs around.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''WarioWare'' series===
Certain characters that appear in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], including [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]], can throw bombs to attack. Bombs are also referenced in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When Peach tries to pull a [[vegetable]] from the ground, she may occasionally grab a Bob-omb. The way she plucks a Bob-omb makes reference to the way that she and the other heroes pulled bombs from the ground in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.
[[File:WWGIT Splatoon 2.jpg|thumb|left|A bomb timing the [[Splatoon 2]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'']]
Bombs appear in every game of the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]] with a long burning fuse that represents the time remaining in the current [[microgame]]. In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', it is a generic black bomb. From ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' onwards, the bomb is blue and sports Wario's mustache as well as a grin. In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', the countdown timer is replaced by the bomb changing colors from yellow to orange to red. In addition, the bomb is animated and its explosion can be heard. The back of [[Wario]]'s biker outfit depicts the bomb with "Hurry Up!" under it, which is also visible in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. [[Red (WarioWare series)|Red]] also uses generic bombs to interact with microgames.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Wario World''===
====''Paper Mario''====
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Although bombs do not make an appearance in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', the [[Egg Bomb|Egg Missile]] is an item that acts similarly to a bomb. Upon giving [[Tayce T.]] an [[Egg]] and [[Fire Flower]] after giving her the [[Cookbook]], she makes an Egg Missile. Using the Egg Missile results in tossing it at an enemy, exploding and damaging it.
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Bombs in ''[[Wario World]]'' appear in several varieties. The purple-colored bomb has a smiley face on it and will explode after a while, even if Wario does not touch it. It is found in [[Unithorn's Lair]] commonly, as it is used as a dud when opening crates. They can also be found randomly in some [[wooden chest]]s. "Regular" bombs also appear as projectiles used by certain enemies. They are purple and have semi-realistic faces on them. They are mainly seen being shot out by [[Ankiron]]s. Bombs are also dropped by [[Cractyl]]s, starting in [[Greenhorn Ruins]]. Bombs are also flaming objects that can be shot from [[Captain Skull]] and damage Wario until they cool off, similarly to some of the later variations of Ankirons. Bombs can be picked up and used as projectiles by Wario himself, although they will explode and damage him after a short time.


====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
Bombs do not directly appear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. However, three bomb-like items appear: the returning [[Egg Bomb]], now created by giving [[Zess T.]] a [[Mystic Egg]] and a Fire Flower; the [[Coconut Bomb]], created by giving her a [[Coconut]] and a Fire Flower; and the [[Zess Dynamite]], created by giving Zess T. an Egg Bomb and a Coconut Bomb. Like before, the Egg Bomb is thrown at an enemy and exploding to deal damage. The Coconut Bomb is the same as an Egg Bomb, but deals one more point of damage. The Zess Dynamite deals the same damage as the Coconut Bomb, but hits all enemies.
Bombs in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' are items that can sometimes be received from [[? Panel]]s by the defending team, and they explode when thrown, knocking everyone within the blast radius down and spilling some of their collected [[Coin]]s.


====''Super Paper Mario''====
===''Wario: Master of Disguise''===
[[File:BoomerPixl.png|thumb|130px|[[Boomer (Super Paper Mario)|Boomer]], a Pixl from ''Super Paper Mario'', with properties similar to that of a bomb]]
Bombs in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' appear purple with faces, and they are booby prizes upon failing a [[treasure chest]] minigame. Three are released from a chest at once and explode after a few moments, damaging Wario if he is caught in their blast radius. Their overall appearance and function make them similar to smiley-faced bombs from ''Wario World''.
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', there is a bomb-shaped [[Pixl]] named [[Boomer (Super Paper Mario)|Boomer]] that Mario can use to blow up switches, blow up cracks in walls, and defeat enemies. Bombs also appear occasionally when a player stomps on a [[Ninjoe]], a [[Ninjohn]], or a [[Ninjerry]]. These bombs look exactly like Boomer, though unlike Boomer, they can hurt the player. A bomb later appears in [[Sammer's Early Duels#Chapter 6-2: The End of a World|Chapter 6-2]], when [[Mimi]] disguises herself as [[King Sammer]] and tells the player to open a chest in front of them. There is a bomb inside the chest, but it turns out to be a dud. Additionally, the Egg Bomb item reappears, doing 1 [[Heart Point|HP]] of damage to all on-screen enemies.


====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', bombs appear as [[sticker]]s that are sometimes dropped by Bob-ombs. They can be used to attack enemies, however, the attack animation shows that Mario calls forth a Bob-omb to throw at them even though the stickers themselves are called bomb stickers.
Bombs in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' can be used and thrown in order to destroy obstacles such as [[Steel Keg]]s. In later levels, bombs serve as a semi-common weapon used by [[Kritter]]s to attack.
 
The Bomb can also be placed into the [[Sticker Museum]] as #94, alongside other enemy-based stickers.


===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
The bombs seen in the Sonic series appear in both versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' as items in [[Dream Event]]s that are obtained randomly after picking up an [[Item Box]]. In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', they are referred to as an '''Explosion'''. In [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Race]], the player can place them on the ground behind them. They explode when run into and cause the character that does so to lose speed, but can be jumped over. The bombs remain on the course for the duration of the event, and their effect can be blocked if the player is using a [[Super Star|Starman]] or invincibility from a [[Chaos Emerald]]. Bombs also appear as an item in [[Dream Platform]], and can be used to destroy several [[Brick Block|block]]s on the layer directly underneath the player. In the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], they perform a similar function in [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Dream Race]], but cause a larger explosion that can affect multiple players and explode automatically after some time, though their effect can be blocked by using a [[Shield (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Shield]]. They also appear in sets of three in [[Dream Canoe]], which will cause a character to lose three coins if caught in an explosion, though their effect an be avoided by using a Starman item. They also appear in [[Dream Shooting]], where they are obtained by shooting an Item Box and are used automatically, causing an explosion which damages all of the targets in the area.
Bombs in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' are items in [[Dream Event]]s that are obtained randomly after picking up an [[Item Box]] in both versions. In the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]], they are referred to as an '''Explosion'''. In [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Race]], the player can place them on the ground behind them. They explode when run into and cause the character that does so to lose speed, but can be jumped over. The bombs remain on the course for the duration of the event, and their effect can be blocked if the player is using a [[Super Star|Starman]] or invincibility from a [[Chaos Emerald]]. Bombs also appear as an item in [[Dream Platform]], and can be used to destroy several [[Brick Block|block]]s on the layer directly underneath the player. In the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], they perform a similar function in [[Dream Race (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Dream Race]], but cause a larger explosion that can affect multiple players and explode automatically after some time, though their effect can be blocked by using a [[Shield (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Shield]]. They also appear in sets of three in [[Dream Canoe]], which will cause a character to lose three coins if caught in an explosion, though their effect an be avoided by using a Starman item. They also appear in [[Dream Shooting]], where they are obtained by shooting an Item Box and are used automatically, causing an explosion which damages all of the targets in the area. In [[Dream Fencing (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Dream Fencing]], [[Dr. Eggman]] uses a bomb as part of his [[Special Attack (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games)|Special Attack]].


====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
In the Nintendo DS [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', Bombs appear in [[Ski Cross Racing]], [[Rocket Ski Jumping]] and [[Extreme Snowboarding]], which can be used both forwards and backwards and place several Bombs onto the course that explode when hit or after a short amount of time. Any characters caught in the explosion will lose speed, as well as height in Rocket Ski Jumping. Bombs also appear as one of the objects that can be randomly obtained after hitting the puck into the bonus gate in [[Fever Hockey]], where several will appear on the rink and slowly slide around. They will blow up after a short amount of time or when hit, and will cause any characters caught in the explosion to fall over and lose possession of the puck. They also appear in [[Ski Shooting]] as an item, where they will blow up all of the targets currently onscreen and earn the player the total points for shooting each individually, not including any penalties.  
Bombs in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' are items appearing in [[Ski Cross Racing]], [[Rocket Ski Jumping]] and [[Extreme Snowboarding]], which can be used both forwards and backwards and place several Bombs onto the course that explode when hit or after a short amount of time. Any characters caught in the explosion will lose speed, as well as height in Rocket Ski Jumping. Bombs also appear as one of the objects that can be randomly obtained after hitting the puck into the bonus gate in [[Fever Hockey]], where several will appear on the rink and slowly slide around. They will blow up after a short amount of time or when hit, and will cause any characters caught in the explosion to fall over and lose possession of the puck. They also appear in [[Ski Shooting]] as an item, where they will blow up all of the targets currently onscreen and earn the player the total points for shooting each individually, not including any penalties.  


They also appear as items in various [[Dream Event]]s in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]], including [[Dream Alpine (Individual)|Dream Alpine]], [[Dream Ski Cross (Individual)|Dream Ski Cross]], [[Dream Snowboard Cross (Individual)|Dream Snowboard Cross]], [[Dream Short Track]] and [[Dream Ice Hockey]], where a bomb appears in front of all of the opponents when used, and will knock them down and cause them to lose speed if they are caught in the explosion. Additionally, the [[Kiki]]s that appear on the course in Dream Alpine will occasionally throw bombs at the characters that serve the same purpose as the items. In the Individual version of [[Dream Ski Jumping (Individual)|Dream Ski Jumping]], Bombs appear as an item that when used will cause one to appear in front of an opponent, and will cause them to lose height, speed, 10 points and a [[Bonus panel]] if they are caught in the explosion. In [[Dream Curling]], when a Bomb item is used the curling stone will turn into a bomb and explode when it hits something, allowing it to knock over more pins.
Bombs in the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]] are items in various [[Dream Event]]s, including [[Dream Alpine (Individual)|Dream Alpine]], [[Dream Ski Cross (Individual)|Dream Ski Cross]], [[Dream Snowboard Cross (Individual)|Dream Snowboard Cross]], [[Dream Short Track]] and [[Dream Ice Hockey]], where a bomb appears in front of all of the opponents when used, and will knock them down and cause them to lose speed if they are caught in the explosion. Additionally, the [[Kiki]]s that appear on the course in Dream Alpine will occasionally throw bombs at the characters that serve the same purpose as the items. In the Individual version of [[Dream Ski Jumping (Individual)|Dream Ski Jumping]], Bombs appear as an item that when used will cause one to appear in front of an opponent, and will cause them to lose height, speed, 10 points and a [[Bonus panel]] if they are caught in the explosion. In [[Dream Curling]], when a Bomb item is used the curling stone will turn into a bomb and explode when it hits something, allowing it to knock over more pins.
 
===''Wario Land: Shake It!''===
Bombs appear in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' as objects thrown by [[Peek-a-boom]]s. In [[Glittertown]] and [[Neon City]], bombs can also be dropped from the slot machine. The bombs will explode in nine seconds, but the countdown can be stopped if the bomb is shaken. An [[Earthshake Punch]] starts the countdown again. There is also a platform called a [[Bomb Block (Wario Land: Shake It!)|Bomb Block]] that can be used as a platform before it explodes. It can be triggered when touched by Wario or a thrown object, or when Wario performs an Earthshake Punch.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
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====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
[[File:MLDT - BrosAttack 5 SpeedBomb.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Luigi perform the move.]]
[[File:MLDT - BrosAttack 5 SpeedBomb.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Luigi perform Bomb Derby in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'']]
The bombs return in the tandem attack [[Bomb Derby]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. Using the {{button|3ds|Stick}}, Luigi passes several bombs to Mario who must hit them towards the enemy before the bombs explode; the last bomb is bigger. These bombs are similar to Lemmy's from ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.
Bombs in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' appear in a number of roles.
 
[[Shock Bomb]]s are items, which can be used to make all enemies [[dizzy]].
 
Bombs first appear in [[Dreamy Wakeport]], in areas filled with otherwise indestructible boxes. A button in such an area can be pushed by leaning on it with the [[Luiginoid Formation]]'s stack shape. This causes a bomb to drop from a pipe above Mario and the [[Luiginoids]]. Standing up as the bomb gets closer launches it forward, at one of multiple angles based on the timing. The bomb can destroy the boxes, and cause bombs in the box formation to explode as well. Missing the timing makes the bomb bounce off and fall off the screen, where it explodes harmlessly.
 
Bombs appear in the [[Luiginary Ball]] and [[Luiginary Stack]] games of [[Battle Broque Madame]] as hazards. Touching a bomb disperses all Luiginoids, instantly ending the game.
 
In the [[Bros. Attack]] [[Bomb Derby]], Luigi passes several bombs to Mario, who bats them into enemies with his hammer. The last bomb is larger than the others. These bombs are similar to Lemmy's from ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.


====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
{{merge from|Mega Bob-omb#Mario & Luigi series}}
The Bomb Derby attack returns in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', with the last bomb now dealing more damage than before while all the bombs deal fire-type damage.
The bombs, along with the Bomb Derby attack from ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. The last bomb now deals more damage, and all the bombs deal fire-type damage.


===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
In ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', [[Bomb Guy]]s utilize bombs to attack Yoshi. They are thrown on an arc and remain in place after they land on the ground, exploding a while afterwards. They can also explode prematurely if Yoshi touches them directly, damaging him. However, Yoshi can grab the bombs with his tongue and hold them into his mouth for an unlimited time. He can then spit them at [[Shy Guy]] towers or wooden log structures to collapse them.
Bombs in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' are utilized by [[Bomb Guy]]s to attack, and they are thrown on an arc and remain in place after they land on the ground, exploding a while afterwards. Bombs explode prematurely if touched by Yoshi, damaging him, although Yoshi can grab the bombs with his tongue and hold them into his mouth for an unlimited time, then spit them at [[Shy Guy]] towers or wooden log structures to collapse them.
 
Bombs are critical in the boss fight against [[Naval Piranha]]. When one is spat into Naval Piranha's mouth, it explodes and reveals the plant's weak point.
 
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
Bombs in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' appear only in the [[The Last Spark Hunter]] DLC as attacks from [[Proto Mecha King Bob-omb]] and [[Mecha King Bob-omb]], causing explosions that deal area damage.
 
===''Princess Peach: Showtime!''===
A single bomb appears in ''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'' It is found in the stage [[The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot]], where three [[Criminal]]s plan to use it to blow up the clock tower. After finding the bomb, [[Detective Peach]] and the [[Junior Detective]] throw it out the window of the clock tower, where it explodes, causing no harm.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Super Mario Bros. 2''===
===''Super Mario Bros. 2''===
*'''Wii Virtual Console manual:''' ''These will explode a few seconds after you pick them up.''
*'''Wii Virtual Console manual:''' ''These will explode a few seconds after you pick them up.''
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|FreE=Une fois ramassées, elles clignotent un instant et finissent par exploser. Lancez-les sur vos ennemis ou sur certains murs pour les détruire.
|Ger=Bomben fangen an zu blinken, kurz nachdem du sie aufgehoben hast, und explodieren wenige Sekunden später. Wirf sie auf Gegner oder bestimmte Wände, um dir einen Weg zu bahnen.
|Ita=Dopo averla raccolta, lampeggerà per qualche istante per poi esplodere. Lanciala contro un nemico o usala per distruggere alcuni tipi di pareti e farti strada nel gioco.
|SpaE=Empiezan a parpadear al poco tiempo de ser recogidas y explotan tras unos segundos. Úsalas para eliminar enemigos y para abrirte paso derribando ciertos tipos de muros.
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===''Super Mario Advance''===
*'''European instruction booklet:''' ''These will begin to flash when you pick them up, then they'll explode a few seconds later.''<ref>''Super Mario Advance'' European instruction booklet. Page 10.</ref>


===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Bomb Wario Woods art.jpg|''Wario's Woods'' (SNES)
SMW2 Bomb magenta.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
SMW2 Bomb magenta.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
SMW2 Bomb green.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMW2 Bomb green.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
RPG Spritz Bomb.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
RPG Psych Bomb.png|''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
Kuchuka DKC3.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
Story Bomb Black Shy Guy.png|''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
Story Bomb Black Shy Guy.png|''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
Story Bomb Goonie.png|''Yoshi's Story''
Story Bomb Goonie.png|''Yoshi's Story''
SMS Screenshot Bomb.png|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
SMA3 Bomb magenta.png|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
SMA3 Bomb magenta.png|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
NSMB Skeeter Bomb.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
SMG Asset Model Bomb.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
SMG BobOmb Dispenser.png|''Super Mario Galaxy''
SM3DW Cat Mario and Bomb.png|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
BombSM3DW.jpg|''Super Mario 3D World''
MRSOH The Last Spark Hunter artwork.jpg|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' ([[The Last Spark Hunter]])
MRSoH art Mecha King Bobomb.png|''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'' (The Last Spark Hunter)
LEGO SM-71431 Bowser's Muscle Car.png|[[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']]
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=バクダン<ref>''VS. Wrecking Crew'' instruction card</ref><ref>''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet. Page 24.</ref><ref>''Wrecking Crew '98'' physical release manual, page 8.</ref> / {{ruby|爆弾|ばくだん}}<ref>''Wrecking Crew '98'' physical release manual, page 15.</ref>
|Jap=バクダン<ref>''VS. Wrecking Crew'' instruction card</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet|page=24|language=ja|date=1987|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Wrecking Crew '98'' physical release manual|page=8|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> / {{ruby|爆弾|ばくだん}}<ref>{{cite|title=''Wrecking Crew '98'' physical release manual|page=15|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>
|JapR=Bakudan
|JapR=Bakudan
|JapM=Bomb
|JapM=Bomb
|Jap2=ダイナマイト<ref>''Wrecking Crew'' Famicom instruction booklet, [https://archive.org/details/WreckingCrewFCManualOnlyHiResOz/Wrecking%20Crew%20manual%2005.jpg page 5.]</ref> (''Wrecking Crew'')
|Jap2=ダイナマイト<ref>{{cite|title=''Wrecking Crew'' Famicom instruction booklet|date=1985|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|page=[https://archive.org/details/WreckingCrewFCManualOnlyHiResOz/Wrecking%20Crew%20manual%2005.jpg 5]}}</ref>
|Jap2N=''Wrecking Crew''
|Jap2R=Dainamaito
|Jap2R=Dainamaito
|Jap2M=Dynamite
|Jap2M=Dynamite
|Jap3=ジバクン<ref>「ワリオワールド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Wario World Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''). {{media link|WW Shogakukan P18.jpg|Page 18}}.</ref> (''Wario World'' face variety)
|Jap3=ジバクン<ref>{{cite|title=「ワリオワールド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Wario World Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page={{file link|WW Shogakukan P18.jpg|18}}}}</ref>
|Jap3N=''Wario World'' face variety
|Jap3R=Jibakun
|Jap3R=Jibakun
|Jap3M=Contraction of「{{ruby|自爆|じばく}}」(''jibaku'', self-destruct) and honorific「くん」(''-kun'')
|Jap3M=Contraction of「{{hover|自爆|じばく}}」(''jibaku'', self-destruct) and the honorific「~くん」(''-kun'')
|Dut=Bom<ref>''Club Nintendo'' (Netherlands) ''Classic'', page 31.</ref>
|Dut=Bom<ref>{{cite|title=''Club Nintendo'' (Netherlands) ''Classic''|page=31}}</ref>
|DutM=Bomb
|DutM=Bomb
|Fre=Bombe
|FreM=Bomb
|Ger=Bombe
|Ger=Bombe
|GerM=Bomb
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|Spa=Bomba
|SpaM=Bomb
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|Fre=Bombe
|FreM=Bomb
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This article is about the generic explosive item. For other uses of "Bomb", see Bomb (disambiguation). For the bomb-like enemy, see Bob-omb.
Bomb
A Bomb from Super Mario 3D World.
Artwork from Super Mario 3D World
First appearance Mario's Bombs Away (1983)
Latest appearance Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024)
Effect Provides an explosive method of attack or damages them
“Here, have some bomb!”
Mouser, Super Mario Advance

Bombs appear in the Super Mario franchise as usable explosive objects, and they are based on a widely used cartoon gag that stylizes bombs as merely causing a small flare, unlike real-world bombs, and are most often depicted simply as stereotypical cherry bombs. Bob-ombs are living enemies based on this stylization as well. Mines can be considered their naval counterparts, although they do not always explode.

History[edit]

Mario's Bombs Away[edit]

Mario's Bombs Away Mario
Artwork of Mario holding a bomb from Mario's Bombs Away

Bombs in Mario's Bombs Away are objects that Mario has to deliver from one buddy to another at a military outpost while taking caution not to ignite the bomb by having it touch the torches carried by enemies in the trees or the flames running along the spilled oil on the ground caused by the Heavy Smoker. If a bomb detonates, it explodes in Mario's face and cause the player to lose a try. Successfully delivered bombs will be passed to each of the five enemies in the trees; once five bombs have been placed, they will simultaneously explode and defeat the enemy troops.

VS. Wrecking Crew / Wrecking Crew[edit]

Artwork of a bomb from VS. Wrecking Crew. In the game itself, it is not a living thing.
Artwork from VS. Wrecking Crew
Bomb tile from Wrecking Crew

Bombs in VS. Wrecking Crew are objects that can be hit by a hammer, causing a chain reaction that damages or destroys nearby walls, opens doors, and knocks enemies and rival players to the bottom of the stage. Bombs are inanimate objects, although the game's supplementary materials have repeatedly suggested them to be sentient beings, since they are portrayed with legs and a facial expression on the game's instruction card, and are classified as characters in the manual of the game's Arcade Archives release.[1] Bombs are first seen in Phase 3.

Bombs (referred to as dynamite)[2] appear also in Wrecking Crew, though they first appear in Phase 1 instead, and hitting dynamite in a specific order reveals the Golden Hammer.

Super Mario series[edit]

Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic / Super Mario Bros. 2 / Super Mario Advance[edit]

SMB2 Bomb Sprite.gif
Bomb
Artwork from Super Mario All-Stars

Bombs (also referred to as timebombs[3]) appear in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2 as objects that can be plucked from grass patches in the ground and thrown. Bombs start flashing a while after being pulled out of the ground and create a small explosion (containing the word "BOMB") afterward, during which the screen flashes white briefly and destroys any enemies or brick walls immediately around it. However, the explosion can also harm the playable characters. Bombs are used by Mouser to attack the player character, and can be defeated only by throwing his bombs back at Mouser so that they explode on him. The game introduces Bob-ombs, which have the same effect as regular bombs, except they start flashing immediately after being plucked. Original versions color the bombs red, but the Super Mario All-Stars and Super Mario Advance versions change their color to purple. Bombs in the latter version were given bouncier properties from being thrown.

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

In Super Mario Sunshine, the Monty Mole boss tosses Bob-ombs to damage Mario. Spraying one with water disengages it and allows Mario to pick it up. Tossing the bomb back at the Monty Mole is the only way to damage it.

New Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Bombs in New Super Mario Bros are projectiles dropped by Skeeters, and are depicted as blue bombs with a skull icon, which drill through destructible blocks beneath them.

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Bob-omb dispensers release Bob-ombs in Super Mario Galaxy. Spinning one turns it into a usable bomb that Mario can pick up. During Bob-omb Blasting, the dispenser only releases useable bombs.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Squizzard summoning up Bombs
Squizzard throwing two bombs.

Bombs in Super Mario Galaxy 2 appear as giant objects wielded by Squizzard in the third phase of his boss fight.

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

Artwork of Lemmy Koopa holding a bomb

Bombs appear in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U as rubber ball-based objects that Lemmy uses as his main weapon. The bombs are thrown in an arch-like pattern and bounce along the ground, similarly to rubber balls, except they flash red and explode soon after the player character touches them. The force of throwing bombs incapacitates Lemmy for a short time. A much larger bomb is thrown by Lemmy at the player characters during the third phase of the battle.

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

Bombs in Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch version are the form that Bob-ombs take when attacked, losing their feet, face, and wind-up key. Some actual bombs can be found lying on the ground and be carried and thrown by Mario, exploding upon contact with an object. There is also a bomb variant reminiscent of soccer balls called a Kick Bomb. Rather than picking these up, Mario kicks them on contact, deflecting them. These soccer balls play an integral role in defeating Bowser in his Muscle Car in World 1 and World Castle of the game.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

A Bomb in Bowser's Kingdom
A Bomb in Super Mario Odyssey

Bombs appear in Super Mario Odyssey as large objects similar to Kick Bombs. They are located in Bowser's Kingdom, a secret area in the Seaside Kingdom, and the Dark Side (during the battle with RoboBrood), where they are fired out of turrets and have a Bowser emblem imprinted on them. Bombs can be knocked away using a Pokio's beak.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

A bomb in Super Mario Maker 2
A walking bomb in Super Mario Maker 2

Bombs appear since the version 2.0 update for Super Mario Maker 2, as projectiles for Link to throw when the player collects the Master Sword. Bombs in this game can hit switches, damage enemies, blow up blocks, and dropped from riding a Koopa Clown Car, which bears a sinister expression while doing so. Bombs in the Night version of the Ground theme spawn limbs and walk for a few seconds before exploding, but can be stopped by hitting them with arrows. Bob-ombs also turn into bombs when they are stomped on in the Super Mario 3D World style like the original game.

Wario's Woods[edit]

A few multicolored bombs from the SNES version of Wario's Woods.

Bombs appear in Wario's Woods as Toad's main form of attack when fighting the various monsters that were sent by Wario. Toad receives these multicolored bombs from his sprite helper. In order to defeat Wario's minions (as well as the bosses in the game), Toad has to stack the bombs according to their colors; if the color matches a monster's color, it gets destroyed. In the SNES version of the game, Toad can be seen throwing a bomb at Wario's castle in the ending of the game, causing his castle to get destroyed and allowing peace to return to Wario's Woods, as well as the entire Mushroom Kingdom.

Club Nintendo series[edit]

Bombs in the Club Nintendo comic "Sag niemals Holerö!" are used by Bomberman to defeat some evil aliens.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars / Super Mario RPG[edit]

Bombs in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its Nintendo Switch remake are used by Croco during his fights. The enemy special move Spritz Bomb and Princess Peach's special move Psych Bomb also utilize bombs. Fire Bombs, Fright Bombs, Ice Bombs, and Sleepy Bomb are available as consumable items.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! / Donkey Kong Land III[edit]

Sprite of a bomb from Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Game Boy Advance

Bombs in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III are small objects thrown by Kuchukas at predetermined places, and explode upon landing on the ground. Bombs appear also in the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country 3 during the boss fight with Kroctopus, where they are purple objects that drop from the sky and explode upon contact with Kroctopus' claws, damaging it, as well as the Kongs if they are nearby.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Bombs in the Super Smash Bros. series can be thrown by certain fighters to attack, including the Links. Bombs are also referenced in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When Peach tries to pull a vegetable from the ground, she may occasionally grab a Bob-omb. The way she plucks a Bob-omb makes reference to the way that she and the other heroes pulled bombs from the ground in Super Mario Bros. 2.

Mario Party series[edit]

Mario Party 2[edit]

In Mario Party 2, Bowser's Big Blast features a mechanical bomb in the shape of Bowser's head in a blue room. The characters take turns to press down each of the five plungers that are connected to the bomb and survive until the end. If a character chooses the wrong one, the bomb will count down from 3 in its eyes, explode, and blast the character out of the game.

Mario Party 10[edit]

Bombs in Mario Party 10 appear in the minigame Petey's Bomb Battle, where they are used to attack Petey Piranha, and are colored depending on who throws them. Any bomb that hits Petey Piranha rewards one point to whoever threw it. Bombs can also be absorbed by Petey Piranha and spat back at the characters that threw them, damaging them and deducting one point.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario[edit]

Bombs do not appear in Paper Mario, though the Egg Missile is functions similarly, since it can be thrown at an enemy, exploding and damaging it.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

Bombs do not directly appear in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. However, three bomb-like items appear: the returning Egg Bomb, now created by giving Zess T. a Mystic Egg and a Fire Flower; the Coconut Bomb, created by giving her a Coconut and a Fire Flower; and the Zess Dynamite, created by giving Zess T. an Egg Bomb and a Coconut Bomb. Like before, the Egg Bomb is thrown at an enemy and exploding to deal damage. The Coconut Bomb is the same as an Egg Bomb, but deals one more point of damage. The Zess Dynamite deals the same damage as the Coconut Bomb, but hits all enemies.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

Boomer
Boomer, a Pixl from Super Paper Mario, with properties similar to that of a bomb

In Super Paper Mario, there is a bomb-shaped Pixl named Boomer that Mario can use to blow up switches, blow up cracks in walls, and defeat enemies. Bombs also appear occasionally when a player stomps on a Ninjoe, a Ninjohn, or a Ninjerry. These bombs look exactly like Boomer, though unlike Boomer, they can hurt the player. A bomb later appears in Chapter 6-2, when Mimi disguises herself as King Sammer and tells the player to open a chest in front of them. There is a bomb inside the chest, but it turns out to be a dud. Additionally, the Egg Bomb item reappears, doing 1 HP of damage to all on-screen enemies.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

Bombs in Paper Mario: Sticker Star are stickers sometimes dropped by Bob-ombs. They can be used to attack enemies, however, the attack animation shows that Mario calls forth a Bob-omb to throw at them even though the stickers themselves are called bomb stickers. The Bomb can also be placed into the Sticker Museum as #94, alongside other enemy-based stickers.

Luigi's Mansion series[edit]

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

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Bombs appear in Luigi's Mansion as Small Bombs[4] which do 5 damage and Large Bombs[4] which do 10 damage, and have a skull emblem on them. Purple Bombers will drop a bomb once they are discovered, and bombs are also one of the things Boos will place in rooms (the other being a Boo Ball), which the Boo Radar will pick up as a Boo reading. Luigi can spray water at the bombs to get rid of them.

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon[edit]

Bombs in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon are objects thrown by ghosts in the Old Clockworks, and a bomb will pop out of furniture in certain rooms if examined. Bombs appear in the ScareScraper as objects that Bomb Brothers shield themselves with, and must be removed so that they can be flashed with the Strobulb. Smaller bombs are dropped by Bomb Brothers repeatedly while being vacuumed with the Poltergust 5000.

Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]

Bombs in Luigi's Mansion 3 appear in the final battle against King Boo, where they are contained in Spiked Balls thrown by him and revealed upon landing on the stage. The player must pick up a bomb using the Poltergust G-00 and shoot it into King Boo's mouth. One phase of the battle includes King Boo and his clones carpet bombing much of the stage.

In ScareScraper mode, Bomb Goobs, Bomb Hammers, and Bomb Oozers are all rare ghosts that lob bombs around.

WarioWare series[edit]

A microgame based on Splatoon 2
A bomb timing the Splatoon 2 microgame in WarioWare: Get It Together!

Bombs appear in every game of the WarioWare series with a long burning fuse that represents the time remaining in the current microgame. In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! and WarioWare: Twisted!, it is a generic black bomb. From WarioWare: Touched! onwards, the bomb is blue and sports Wario's mustache as well as a grin. In WarioWare: Get It Together!, the countdown timer is replaced by the bomb changing colors from yellow to orange to red. In addition, the bomb is animated and its explosion can be heard. The back of Wario's biker outfit depicts the bomb with "Hurry Up!" under it, which is also visible in the Super Smash Bros. series. Red also uses generic bombs to interact with microgames.

Wario World[edit]

A Bomb from Wario World.
A bomb from Wario World
Smiley Bomb.png
A "smiley" bomb from Wario World

Bombs in Wario World appear in several varieties. The purple-colored bomb has a smiley face on it and will explode after a while, even if Wario does not touch it. It is found in Unithorn's Lair commonly, as it is used as a dud when opening crates. They can also be found randomly in some wooden chests. "Regular" bombs also appear as projectiles used by certain enemies. They are purple and have semi-realistic faces on them. They are mainly seen being shot out by Ankirons. Bombs are also dropped by Cractyls, starting in Greenhorn Ruins. Bombs are also flaming objects that can be shot from Captain Skull and damage Wario until they cool off, similarly to some of the later variations of Ankirons. Bombs can be picked up and used as projectiles by Wario himself, although they will explode and damage him after a short time.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3[edit]

Bombs in Mario Hoops 3-on-3 are items that can sometimes be received from ? Panels by the defending team, and they explode when thrown, knocking everyone within the blast radius down and spilling some of their collected Coins.

Wario: Master of Disguise[edit]

Bombs in Wario: Master of Disguise appear purple with faces, and they are booby prizes upon failing a treasure chest minigame. Three are released from a chest at once and explode after a few moments, damaging Wario if he is caught in their blast radius. Their overall appearance and function make them similar to smiley-faced bombs from Wario World.

DK: Jungle Climber[edit]

Bombs in DK: Jungle Climber can be used and thrown in order to destroy obstacles such as Steel Kegs. In later levels, bombs serve as a semi-common weapon used by Kritters to attack.

Mario & Sonic series[edit]

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]

Bombs in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games are items in Dream Events that are obtained randomly after picking up an Item Box in both versions. In the Wii version, they are referred to as an Explosion. In Dream Race, the player can place them on the ground behind them. They explode when run into and cause the character that does so to lose speed, but can be jumped over. The bombs remain on the course for the duration of the event, and their effect can be blocked if the player is using a Starman or invincibility from a Chaos Emerald. Bombs also appear as an item in Dream Platform, and can be used to destroy several blocks on the layer directly underneath the player. In the Nintendo DS version, they perform a similar function in Dream Race, but cause a larger explosion that can affect multiple players and explode automatically after some time, though their effect can be blocked by using a Shield. They also appear in sets of three in Dream Canoe, which will cause a character to lose three coins if caught in an explosion, though their effect an be avoided by using a Starman item. They also appear in Dream Shooting, where they are obtained by shooting an Item Box and are used automatically, causing an explosion which damages all of the targets in the area. In Dream Fencing, Dr. Eggman uses a bomb as part of his Special Attack.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]

Bombs in the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games are items appearing in Ski Cross Racing, Rocket Ski Jumping and Extreme Snowboarding, which can be used both forwards and backwards and place several Bombs onto the course that explode when hit or after a short amount of time. Any characters caught in the explosion will lose speed, as well as height in Rocket Ski Jumping. Bombs also appear as one of the objects that can be randomly obtained after hitting the puck into the bonus gate in Fever Hockey, where several will appear on the rink and slowly slide around. They will blow up after a short amount of time or when hit, and will cause any characters caught in the explosion to fall over and lose possession of the puck. They also appear in Ski Shooting as an item, where they will blow up all of the targets currently onscreen and earn the player the total points for shooting each individually, not including any penalties.

Bombs in the Wii version are items in various Dream Events, including Dream Alpine, Dream Ski Cross, Dream Snowboard Cross, Dream Short Track and Dream Ice Hockey, where a bomb appears in front of all of the opponents when used, and will knock them down and cause them to lose speed if they are caught in the explosion. Additionally, the Kikis that appear on the course in Dream Alpine will occasionally throw bombs at the characters that serve the same purpose as the items. In the Individual version of Dream Ski Jumping, Bombs appear as an item that when used will cause one to appear in front of an opponent, and will cause them to lose height, speed, 10 points and a Bonus panel if they are caught in the explosion. In Dream Curling, when a Bomb item is used the curling stone will turn into a bomb and explode when it hits something, allowing it to knock over more pins.

Wario Land: Shake It![edit]

Bombs appear in Wario Land: Shake It! as objects thrown by Peek-a-booms. In Glittertown and Neon City, bombs can also be dropped from the slot machine. The bombs will explode in nine seconds, but the countdown can be stopped if the bomb is shaken. An Earthshake Punch starts the countdown again. There is also a platform called a Bomb Block that can be used as a platform before it explodes. It can be triggered when touched by Wario or a thrown object, or when Wario performs an Earthshake Punch.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

A huge bomb created by Fawful appears in Peach's Castle in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its remake. Also, in the Tower of Yikk battle with Super Bowser, the tower launches a bomb that must be knocked back and forth until it explodes.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Screenshot of Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Mario and Luigi perform Bomb Derby in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

Bombs in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team appear in a number of roles.

Shock Bombs are items, which can be used to make all enemies dizzy.

Bombs first appear in Dreamy Wakeport, in areas filled with otherwise indestructible boxes. A button in such an area can be pushed by leaning on it with the Luiginoid Formation's stack shape. This causes a bomb to drop from a pipe above Mario and the Luiginoids. Standing up as the bomb gets closer launches it forward, at one of multiple angles based on the timing. The bomb can destroy the boxes, and cause bombs in the box formation to explode as well. Missing the timing makes the bomb bounce off and fall off the screen, where it explodes harmlessly.

Bombs appear in the Luiginary Ball and Luiginary Stack games of Battle Broque Madame as hazards. Touching a bomb disperses all Luiginoids, instantly ending the game.

In the Bros. Attack Bomb Derby, Luigi passes several bombs to Mario, who bats them into enemies with his hammer. The last bomb is larger than the others. These bombs are similar to Lemmy's from New Super Mario Bros. U.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

The Bomb Derby attack returns in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, with the last bomb now dealing more damage than before while all the bombs deal fire-type damage.

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World[edit]

Bombs in Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World are utilized by Bomb Guys to attack, and they are thrown on an arc and remain in place after they land on the ground, exploding a while afterwards. Bombs explode prematurely if touched by Yoshi, damaging him, although Yoshi can grab the bombs with his tongue and hold them into his mouth for an unlimited time, then spit them at Shy Guy towers or wooden log structures to collapse them.

Bombs are critical in the boss fight against Naval Piranha. When one is spat into Naval Piranha's mouth, it explodes and reveals the plant's weak point.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

Bombs in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope appear only in the The Last Spark Hunter DLC as attacks from Proto Mecha King Bob-omb and Mecha King Bob-omb, causing explosions that deal area damage.

Princess Peach: Showtime![edit]

A single bomb appears in Princess Peach: Showtime! It is found in the stage The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot, where three Criminals plan to use it to blow up the clock tower. After finding the bomb, Detective Peach and the Junior Detective throw it out the window of the clock tower, where it explodes, causing no harm.

Profiles[edit]

Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

  • Wii Virtual Console manual: These will explode a few seconds after you pick them up.
  • Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console manual description:
    • English (British):
      These will begin to flash a short time after being picked up and will eventually explode. Throw them at enemies, or at certain types of wall to clear a way through.
    • French (Europe):
      Une fois ramassées, elles clignotent un instant et finissent par exploser. Lancez-les sur vos ennemis ou sur certains murs pour les détruire.
    • German:
      Bomben fangen an zu blinken, kurz nachdem du sie aufgehoben hast, und explodieren wenige Sekunden später. Wirf sie auf Gegner oder bestimmte Wände, um dir einen Weg zu bahnen.
    • Italian:
      Dopo averla raccolta, lampeggerà per qualche istante per poi esplodere. Lanciala contro un nemico o usala per distruggere alcuni tipi di pareti e farti strada nel gioco.
    • Spanish (Europe):
      Empiezan a parpadear al poco tiempo de ser recogidas y explotan tras unos segundos. Úsalas para eliminar enemigos y para abrirte paso derribando ciertos tipos de muros.

Super Mario Advance[edit]

  • European instruction booklet: These will begin to flash when you pick them up, then they'll explode a few seconds later.[5]

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

  • Item description: Sometimes dropped by Bob-ombs. Calls forth a tossable bomb that can explode and hit multiple grounded foes.
  • Sticker Museum description: An unused bomb dropped by a Bob-omb. This explosive has a dramatic effect if tossed properly.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese バクダン[6][7][8] / 爆弾ばくだん[9]
Bakudan
Bomb
ダイナマイト[10]
Dainamaito
Dynamite Wrecking Crew
ジバクン[11]
Jibakun
Contraction of「自爆」(jibaku, self-destruct) and the honorific「~くん」(-kun) Wario World face variety
Dutch Bom[12] Bomb
French Bombe[?] Bomb
German Bombe[?] Bomb
Italian Bomba[?] Bomb
Spanish Bomba[?] Bomb

References[edit]

  1. ^ Arcade Archives VS. Wrecking Crew in-game manual. Page 7.
  2. ^ 1985. Wrecking Crew instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 6.
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. 2 Inside Out, Part I. Page 5.
  4. ^ a b Bogenn, Tim (November 21, 2001). Luigi's Mansion Official Strategy Guide. BradyGAMES (American English). ISBN 0-7440-0119-6. Page 11.
  5. ^ Super Mario Advance European instruction booklet. Page 10.
  6. ^ VS. Wrecking Crew instruction card
  7. ^ 1987. Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 24.
  8. ^ Wrecking Crew '98 physical release manual. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 8.
  9. ^ Wrecking Crew '98 physical release manual. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 15.
  10. ^ 1985. Wrecking Crew Famicom instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 5.
  11. ^ 「ワリオワールド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Wario World Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 18Media:WW Shogakukan P18.jpg.
  12. ^ Club Nintendo (Netherlands) Classic. Page 31.