SUPER BOMBERMAN 3
ITEM FAQ v1

Written by Bryan Brooks, (Bryan008 on Gamefaqs).
Based on the UK (PAL) version of the SNES game Super Bomberman 3.


Contents
1. Introduction
2. Version History
3. Item Descriptions
4. Louie Types
5. Item Locations (Single Player)
6. Item Locations (Battle Mode)
7. General Tips
8. Passwords
9. FAQ
10. Contact Information
11. Credits


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1. INTRODUCTION
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This is an FAQ that focuses on items in Super Bomberman 3. It details the
location of the items in the normal game and the items that are available in
battle mode as well as descriptions of the various items in the game.

I have no idea why I have written this guide. I guess it's because I didn't see
any guide for Super Bomberman 3 like it. I hope it's of some use to you.


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2. Version History
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v0.1: - Started on 10 September 2004.
v1: - First draft completed 13 September 2004.

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3. Item Descriptions
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These are my thoughts of the items in the game.
(N): - Available in normal game.
(B): - Available in battle mode.
(X): - You lose these items when you're killed.

Flame (N), (B): Adds extra range to your bombs blast. Each one will increase
the range of your bombs blast by an extra ground square. The more you have
the more effective your bombs will be. You can have a maximum of 6 Flames.
That'll give you a blast range of 8 squares.

Bomb (N), (B): Allows you to plant an extra bomb. It'll make you capable of
setting off chain reactions that can easily take out opponents and enemies.
The more you have the more effective the Brown Louie will be. The maximum
number of bombs you can have is 8. That gives you 9 bombs.

Skate (N), (B): Increases the speed of Bomberman. More speed makes it
easier to get yourself out of danger and allows you to quickly nip in and trap
opponents and enemies when they're vulnerable. A word of warning, the faster
you get the more sensitive the controller is to your movements. This can lead
to you being so fast that you get into trouble. Just be sure you can handle
more speed before you collect the skate. You can have a maximum of 9 skates
each one making you faster.

Clog (N): It'll decrease your speed by a level. It's the opposite of a Skate.
DO NOT PICK UP. Make sure you blow these up, as you don't want to
be slower. They are pretty rare though.

Egg (N), (B): Stepping over these gives you a Louie (See Section 4. Louie
Types). If you have one Louie then stepping on an egg will have no effect.

P-Bomb (N), (B), (X): This will give your first bomb maximum blast range of 8
ground squares. Quite useful in the Battle mode.

Remote Bomb (N), (X): Allows you to detonate your bombs by pressing B.
This is the best item in the game. You must get this item to survive in the
normal game. Pity that it's not in the battle mode but I guess it would make
it a bit unfair. It lets you easily eliminate the enemies. Just make sure
you're not in the way of the bomb blast when you detonate it. If you pick up
another bomb like the slime, spike or P-bomb then you'll lose your remote
bombs so be careful. It'll also make bosses much easier to defeat.

Slime Bomb (N), (B), (X): If you throw these bombs they'll bounce all over the
place. If you kick then they'll bounce back and forth till the blow up. These
bombs are very unpredictable and not suited to the normal game but in battle
they can be effective and a lot of fun. You can easily kill yourself with these
bombs.

Spike Bomb (N), (X): When these bombs detonate the blast will pass though all
soft blocks. It makes it very effective at killing enemies and taking out all
the blocks quickly. Unfortunately they are first available in the same level as
the remote bombs so you may never really get a chance to use them despite
their usefulness.

Kick (N), (B), (X): If you press yourself against a bomb with the kick the bomb
will slide until it hits an obstacle or you press the X button. It can be
useful for trapping enemies and opponents if used effectively.

Glove (N), (B), (X): When you lay a bomb you can press A to pick it up and
by releasing A you will throw the bomb over blocks. When used correctly you
can take out opponents in battle mode with ease. It's useful in the normal game
too. It an opponent throws a bomb at you and hits you with it you will be
stunned but if you were holing a bomb at the same time then the bomb will
bounce off you. Offence and defence in one item. The blue Louie has an ability
much like this.

Heart (N), (X): Allows you to take an extra hit from an enemy/blast. You can
only have one of these and getting more has no effect. I hoped that you could
collect 9 of these and have 9 extra hits but no luck. You can get one in battle
mode if you win soccer bomber mini game.

1-up (N): Adds an extra life to you. You can have a maximum of 9 lives in the
game.

Bombpass (N), (X): It allows you to pass though your own bombs. Very useful
and it stops you from stupidly trapping yourself. If you have a kick then this
will override it and you'll not be abler to kick bombs and vice-versa with the
kick overriding the Bombpass. IMO Bombpass is more useful than the kick for
the normal game.

Blockpass (N), (X): A must have item that allows you to pass through soft
blocks. It allows you to take out enemies that can't get to you and it'll help
you out of a tricky situation. IMO it's necessary for the final stage.

Ice Cream (N): Adds 1000 points to your score.

Apple (N): Adds 200 points to your score.

Clock (N):  It stops the time and enemies for 16 seconds. It's extremely rare
but very useful. You can kill a few enemies with ease.

Bombvest (N): Makes you invincible for 16 seconds. Make good use of those
16 seconds. Quite a rare item.

Gold Flame (B): Gives you maximum rage instantly. A handy item only available
in battle mode.

Skull (B): This is a special battle item that has various effects. It can
produce some funny effects if you're playing a multiplayer game with some
friends. Some of the effects are actually quite useful where as others are
bad for you.
You can get rid of the skull by collecting an item or by passing it onto
another opponent by touching them. The skull can't be destroyed; instead it'll
bounce to another square when hit by a bomb blast. There are 8 different
effects:

Speed Boost: Gives you maximum speed, the equivalent of 9 Skates. A useful
effect.

Speed Down: Gives you the equivalent of the clogs. It makes you super slow
and easy pickings for opponents. Get rid of it quick or your dead. Passing it
onto an opponent can be hilarious.

Cant Stop: Bomberman slides till he hits an obstacle when he's moved. Not as
bad as it sounds if you know how to control it.
Then again it's not exactly desirable.

Quick Detonation: Your bombs will take less time to detonate. This can
Actually be a good thing if you're fast enough. It can make opponents run in
fear of your bombs.

Slow Detonation: Your bombs will take longer to detonate. This is a bad effect.
You'll be waiting ages to blow something or someone up. Still if you trap an
opponent then there's an agonising wait for them to die and that can be fun.

Sets Bombs Uncontrollably: Where you walk bombs will follow you. If you've
only got a few bombs then it's not too bad but if you've got 6 bombs then
you've a challenge not to kill yourself. Your opponents will run the hell away
from you when you've got this. Pass it on to one of then for some laughs.

Minimum Range Bombs: Gives your bombs the range of one of the squares.
Really bad!!! Lose this item quickly or you'll be laughed at for ages.

Can't Plant Bomb: Your unable to plant any bombs with this effect. A horrible
effect that means you have to run for your life. A nice one to give to a
friend though.

Reverse Control: This effect reverses your control of Bomberman. It's a
nightmare to control when you have to push left to go right.

Teleport: It switches you and an opponent about. It can be good or bad
depending on the circumstances. A very unpredictable effect.


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4. Louie Types
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When you step over an egg you get a little creature that kinda resembles a
Kangaroo. The animal will be with you till you take a hit from a bomb or an
enemy. Note that you lose the ability to use your glove when on a Louie. Each
colour of the Louie has a different ability that can use used by pressing the
Y button on the control pad.

Yellow Louie: - He can kick the soft blocks in a straight line. He's excellent
for battle mode as you can easily trap your opponents but in the normal game
he is useless. Only good for taking a hit.

Green Louie: - He has a super speed burst ability. It sounds good but it's not.
He'll run in a straight-line only stopping when he hits an object. If you've
got the Blockpass item he'll only stop when he hits the border of the area.
This often means that you run into an enemy. Not a very good Louie to have
but he can take a hit for you so he's not completely useless and I suppose he
may save you on the odd occasion if used well.

Blue Louie: - He can kick bombs over the blocks. Essentially he's the Louie
equivalent of a Glove. Very useful if you don't have a Glove but not too
great if you have one. He's decent to get in an early level before the
Glove is available.

Brown Louie: - He will lay a line of bombs equivalent of the number of bombs
you currently have. If you have 9 bombs this guy will rule. As long as you know
how to use him and don't stupidly blow yourself up this guy will be your best
asset against the bosses. I highly recommend getting this Louie.

Pink Louie: - He can jump over one block. This guy is useful and can easily
get you out of a tight situation especially on the ice levels. If you have the
Blockpass item his value is limited but he is one of the better Louie's.


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5. Item Locations (Single Player)
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The items on a level are pre-determined and here is a list of the items on
each level screen by screen.

1.1 - Flame x2, Egg x2, Bomb x2, Skate.
1.2 - Ice Cream, Kick, Flame, Bomb.
1.3 - Bomb, Skate, Egg, Flame.
       Clock, Bomb, Flame.
1.4 - Bomb x2, Bombpass, Heart, Flame,
       Bomb, Bombvest, 1up, Egg, Flame.

1.5 - Boss: If the foxes leaves hit your bombs then they change into the item
Apple. These are worth 200 points.

2.1 - Bomb x2, Ice Cream, Egg, Flame.
2.2 - Flame, Skate, Bomb
       Egg, Flame, Bomb.
2.3*- Ice Cream, Kick, Bomb.
       Spike Bomb, Flame, Bomb.
       Remote Bomb, Flame, Bomb x2, Bombvest.
2.4* - Flame, P-Bomb, Bomb, Egg.
        Bomb, Skate, Flame.

* Note: On stages 2.3 and 2.4 there's a train. If you run over any soft blocks
When on the train then you will lose any items that may be hidden inside them.

3.1 - Bomb x2, Flame, Kick.
       Bomb, Bombpass, Flame, Egg.
3.2 - Flame, Ice Cream, Slime Bomb.
       Glove, 1-up, Bomb.
3.3 - Egg, Flame, Bomb, Remote Bomb.
       Flame, Bomb, 1-up.
       Blockpass, Flame, Skate.
3.4 - Bomb, Flame, Egg.
       Bomb, Flame, Clog (Watch Out).

4.1 - Kick, Skate, Bomb, Flame.
       Bombvest, Egg, Bomb.
4.2 - Bomb, Flame, 1-up.
       Spike Bomb, Bomb, Ice Cream.
       Bomb, P-Bomb, Flame.
4.3 - Slime Bomb, Flame, Bombpass.
       Glove, Bomb.
       Flame, Bomb x2, Egg.
4.4 - Bomb, Heart.
       Flame, 1-up, Egg.
       Skate, Flame, Bomb.

5.1 - Egg, Bomb, Flame.
       Flame, Bombpass, Bomb.
       Ice Cream, Bomb, Flame, Kick.
5.2 - Bomb x2, Flame, Clog (Watch Out).
       Bomb, Flame.
       Flame, Bomb, Egg.
5.3 - Spike Bomb, Bomb x2, Skate.
       Flame, Bomb, Ice Cream.
       Bomb, Flame, Egg.
5.4 - Heart, Flame, Bomb.
       Bombvest, Bomb, P-Bomb, Flame.
       Skate, Egg, Bomb x2.
       Bomb, 1-up, Flame.

6* - Flame, Skate, Egg.
       Flame, Bomb, Remote Bomb.
       Kick, Bomb.
       Flame, Skate, Bomb, 1-up.
       Flame, Slime Bomb.
       Egg, Bomb x2, Flame, Glove.
       Bomb, Flame.

* Note: There may be items missing from this list. The enemy helicopters can
shoot missiles that destroy the soft blocks and much like the train in 2.3
and 2.4, the items will be lost.


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6. Item Locations (Battle Mode)
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This is a list of the items available in the 10 stages in the battle mode
section of the game. I do not have the exact number of items but I do have the
types of items available in each stage.

1 - Block Buster: Kick, Skate, Flame, Bomb, Egg, Skull.

2 - Merry Go Round: Kick, Egg, Skull, Bomb, Flame, Gold Flame, Glove,
P-Bomb, Skate, Slime Bomb.

3 - Splish Splash: Egg, Bomb, Flame, Skate, Kick, Skull.

4- Peekabo: Flame, Bomb, Egg, Skate, Kick, Slime Bomb, Skull.

5 - Slip N' Slide: Bomb, Flame, Kick, Egg, Glove, Skull.

6 - Move N' Grove: Flame, Bomb, Egg, Kick, Kick, Skate, Skull.

7 - Sandman: Flame, Bomb, Slime bomb, Kick, Skate, Egg, Skull.

8 - Spitfire: Bomb, Flame, Kick, Glove, Skate, Egg, Skull.

9 - Seesaw: Flame, Bomb, Kick, Skate, P-Bomb, Slime, Bomb, Skull.

10 - Swamp Boogie: Flame, Bomb, Egg, Kick, Slime Bomb, Skull.

If you enable the Soccer Bomber option then the winner of the game can gain
one of the following items: Bomb, Skate, Glove, Heart, Kick, Clog.
Getting the heart is the preferable option.

If you can, follow the item you want with your eyes. It's not too hard to do.


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7. General Tips
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Remember that you can revisit any level if you didn't get any items you need.

Once you have killed the boss on stage 5 you cannot return to any previous
level and you go straight to stage 6. Make sure you have the items you need.

The chances of living in stage 6 with your starting gear are slim. Therefore I
recommend not using the password 6363. Instead use 2301. You can collect
any items you need and then you can defeat the stage 5 boss and enter stage 6
fully equipped.

I recommend visiting 1.1, 1.4, 3.3, 3.2, 1.1, 1.1, 1.1, 1.1, then the stage 5
boss. With this you will have the best items for your survival.
I recommend visiting 1.1 often just for extra Skates.
You'll need to be fast in stage 6.

I recommend the following items for stage 6: - Bomb x8, Flame x6, Skate x6
(You can have more in necessary), Brown Louie, Remote Bomb, Glove,
Bombpass, Blockpass, Heart. Remote bombs and Blockpass are essential.
You'll need to be very skilled to survive without those two items. With the
items mentioned above you should be able to win the game as long as you don't
die and lose your Remote Bombs and Blockpass.


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8. Passwords
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1.1: 5358
1.2: 9486
1.3: 4332
1.4: 3306
Boss: 2280

2.1: 6408
2.2: 5862
2.3: 4836
2.4: 7938
Boss: 6912

3.1: 9438
3.2: 8412
3.3: 7386
3.4: 5880
Boss: 4854

4.1: 8916
4.2: 7890
4.3: 5360
4.4: 3309
Boss: 6411

5.1: 5865
5.2: 8967
5.3: 2787
5.4: 9473
Boss: 2301

6: 6363

Battle mode: 4622


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9. FAQ
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Coming Soon


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10. Contact Information
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My E-mail address is [email protected]

Got any suggestions, comments, or criticisms on this guide?
If you have any information, (relating to this guide), that you think I am
missing then send it to me and I will add you to the list of credits.


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11. Credits
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Written by Bryan Brooks in a notepad document.

This FAQ is intended for personal use only.

If you wish to post this FAQ up on your site ask me first.

This FAQ is Copyright 2004 Bryan Brooks. All Rights Reserved.

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