Bomberman
The player character who places bombs, clears mazes, collects power-ups, and searches for each stage's exit.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow keys | Move Bomberman Moves in four directions. |
|---|---|
A | Place a bomb The bomb detonates after a short fuse. |
Start | Pause the game Pauses gameplay. |
How it plays
How does Bomberman play?
Each stage is viewed from above and consists of a maze of indestructible walls, destructible blocks, enemies, and a concealed exit. Bomberman places bombs and must move behind safe walls before their cross-shaped blasts detonate.
Destroying blocks can reveal power-ups, including increased blast range, additional bombs, and the ability to walk through blocks or detonate bombs remotely. Clearing a stage and entering its exit advances the game, while losing all lives ends the run.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Bomberman?
Plan each bomb's escape route before placing it. Use walls to block blast lines, and avoid destroying too many blocks at once if doing so removes your safe paths.
Prioritize the flame-range and extra-bomb power-ups, but collect them only when the surrounding area is safe. In later rooms, watch enemy movement before committing to a narrow corridor and keep a clear route to the exit.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Balloon
A basic enemy that moves through open spaces and is destroyed by a bomb blast.
Onil
A faster enemy that increases the pressure in later stages.
Doll
A pursuing enemy that can move through destructible blocks.
Minvo
An enemy with unpredictable movement that makes narrow passages dangerous.
Kondoria
A persistent enemy that can pass through soft blocks.
Ovape
A flying enemy that ignores maze boundaries and complicates positioning.
Pass
A dangerous enemy that can move through walls and blocks.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Bomb blasts travel in straight horizontal and vertical lines until blocked.
- 2
Always confirm that a wall or open route protects Bomberman before placing a bomb.
- 3
Power-ups are often hidden beneath destructible blocks.
Community discussion
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