He is knocked out by the bird by one fell blow, and is either sent to the top of the tower or down a hole (the exact cannot be determined, Max is only shown being pulled into a dark, foreboding circle in the center of the screen).

The majority of the action takes place in 2D from a top-down vantage point, while Karabon battles and select minigames are presented in a side view.

[7] NextGen called it "An established multiplayer classic whose added single-player mode mixes in two of Nintendo's most beloved franchises.

[12] Michael "Major Mike" Weigand of GamePro said, "Complete with colorful visuals and simple, dead-on controls, Bomberman will be right at home in this Tournament.

"[21][b] According to a sales report from Reuters, Bomberman Tournament contributed to Activision's revenue going up thirty percent to $110 million in the second quarter of 2001.