Bomberman is a maze action game developed and published by Hudson Soft for the NES. Trapped in an underground factory, the robot Bomberman plants bombs to blast through soft blocks and enemies, clearing each of 50 stages and finding the hidden exit. Power-ups extend bomb range and count. It is the game that established the series’ multiplayer-bombing formula.
How To Play Bomberman
Control
Action
D-Pad
Move Bomberman in four directions through the maze
A Button
Detonate remote bombs (when equipped)
B Button
Place a bomb
Start
Start game / pause
About Bomberman
Release date
Famicom (JP): December 20, 1985 · NES (NA): January 1989 · NES (EU): 1990
Developer
Hudson Soft
Publisher
Hudson Soft
Platform
NES / Famicom; also MSX, PC Engine, and many later platforms
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
