Puzzle Games

*Bomberman*, released in December 1990 for the PC Engine by Hudson Soft, is a refined port of the 1985 Famicom/NES classic.

*Bomberman '94*, released in December 1993 for the PC Engine by Hudson Soft and developed with Westone, is a celebrated *Bomberman* title, later ported as *Mega Bomberman* (1994, Genesis/Mega Drive).

*Bomberman 64*, released in September 1997 for the Nintendo 64 by Hudson Soft and developed with Racjin, is the first 3D *Bomberman* title, following *Neo Bomberman* (1997, Neo Geo)

*Neo Bomberman*, released on May 1, 1997, for the Neo Geo MVS by Hudson Soft and developed by Produce!, is a Japan-only arcade action-maze game.

*Super Bomberman 5* (1997, Super Famicom, Hudson Soft) is a Japan-only maze action game where White Bomber battles Emperor Terrorin’s criminal Bombermen across 5 worlds.

Super Bomberman 4, released on April 26, 1996, for the Super Famicom by Hudson Soft, is the fourth *Bomberman* title for the SNES, following *Super Bomberman 3* (1995).

Super Bomberman 3, released in April 1995 for the Super Famicom and September 1995 for the SNES in Europe by Hudson Soft, is the third *Bomberman* title for the SNES, following *Super Bomberman 2* (1994).

Super Bomberman 2, released in December 1994 for the Super Famicom and October 1994 for the SNES by Hudson Soft, is the sequel to *Super Bomberman* (1993, SNES).

Mega Bomberman, released in September 1994 for the Sega Mega Drive in Japan and 1995 in North America by Hudson Soft, is the first *Bomberman* title for the Sega Genesis, also known as *Bomberman ’94* in Japan.

Super Bomberman, released in April 1993 for the Super Famicom and September 1993 for the SNES by Hudson Soft, is the first *Bomberman* title for the SNES, building on *Bomberman II* (1991, NES).

Bomberman II (*Dyna Blaster* in Europe), released in June 1991 for the Famicom and February 1992 for the NES by Hudson Soft, is the sequel to *Bomberman* (1985, Famicom/NES).

Bomberman, originally released as *Bakudan Otoko* ("Bomb Man") in July 1983 for Japanese home computers (e.g., MSX, NEC PC-8801) and as *Eric and the Floaters* in Europe, hit the Famicom in December 1985 and the NES in January 1989, developed by Hudson Soft.

Kunio no Oden, originally released in 1994 as *くにおのおでん* (Kunio no Oden, lit. "Oden of Kunio") by Technōs Japan Corp, is a delightful puzzle game for the Super Famicom and the final Kunio-kun title on the platform.

Kirby's Avalanche, known as *Kirby's Ghost Trap* in Europe, is a fast-paced puzzle game developed by HAL Laboratory and Compile, published by Nintendo in 1995 for the SNES.

Pokémon Puzzle League is an addictive puzzle game that brings Pokémon-themed block-matching action to the Nintendo 64.

Mario Pinball Land, known as *Super Mario Ball* in Japan and Europe, is a creative spin-off that blends pinball mechanics with the Super Mario universe.

Pokémon Trading Card Game is a unique digital adaptation of the iconic Pokémon card game, bringing strategic deck-building to the handheld world.

Sonic Spinball is an innovative spin-off that combines Sonic’s high-speed action with pinball mechanics. Released by Sega in 1993 for the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive), this title follows Sonic as he spins through Dr. Robotnik’s pinball-themed fortress to collect Chaos Emeralds and thwart his evil plans.

Sonic Labyrinth is a distinctive platformer with puzzle elements that offers a fresh spin on Sonic’s adventures. Released by Sega in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, this title follows Sonic as he navigates isometric 3D mazes to collect Chaos Emeralds and thwart Dr.