Bomberman Generation Codes -

Play as MAX in battle mode:
Obtain all Lightning Cards in normal mode. Then while in battle mode, press Z at the player selection screen to switch Bomberman to MAX.

Play as Golden Bomber in battle mode:
Win any match in battle mode then replay the same match without changing any other options (except for the stage, if desired). You will play as Golden Bomber during the replay.

Group A/B options:
Complete the game in normal mode once to unlock the "Group A/B" option at the stage selection screen in battle mode. Press Up or Down to toggle between Group A and Group B. Group A gives you access to the basic power-ups during standard battle mode matches, while Group B gives you access to the more advanced power-ups. Note: The traps of most of the stages change when you select Group B.

Mini-game option:
Collect all the Charaboms including the last one in level 5-3, to unlock the "Mini Game" option at the main menu.

Change view in battle mode:
This trick works for any battle game mode. Immediately before the battle game starts, when "Ready" appears, use the C-stick to change the angle of the field. You cannot do this after the game starts.

Hint. Easy kills in battle mode:
This trick requires PK Bomber to be enabled. After winning the set number of matches, obtain the Power Glove (icon with the blue glove) from the soccer mini-game. Enter a level where the Bombermen start out on the four corners of the map. When the battle begins use the Power Glove to throw a bomb over the edge of the stage. The bomb will land directly where the other bomber started and most of the time trap them only about five seconds into the map. Note: This trick will not work if there are spaces for the bomber to hide behind or if the bomber stands in place at the start of the stage. allowing the bomb to bounce over his head.

Hint: Defeating the final Boss:
You need the Light Bomb and Water Bomb. When the Boss is not solid, throw a Light Bomb at it. If you throw a Light Bomb at one of the bomb elements when it is not solid, it will not damage the boss. Use a large Water Bomb and throw it at the ring of fire that surrounds the Boss. Then, use a large Water Bomb to attack him. He will remain solid after he is surrounded by the fire.

Hint: Defeating the three-headed bird:
Use the following trick to defeat the three-headed bird in Area 5-4. Instead of using Light, Fire, Wind, or Ice Bombs, use large Water Bombs, since fire is weak against water. His attacks are slow so they are easily avoidable. After you defeat him, you will receive a Purple Bomb element.

Hint: Keep items:
When you die in the normal game, do not continue, Either way, you will start over at the beginning of the level. If you continue, you will start with level 1 fire, bombs, and speed. If you do not continue and just reload your file, you can keep the current levels of your fire, bombs, and speed before you started the level.

Glitch: Wrong word in manual:
On page 10, the description for the first world says "... to damn up rivers…".