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Bob-ombs appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Like in the other 3D ''Mario'' games, contact with Bob-ombs does not harm [[Mario]]. Stomping on one makes it stop chasing Mario and hide its legs; it explodes soon afterwards. Shooting a Bob-omb with a [[fireball]] makes it explode immediately. Due to the Super Leaves being blown all across the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], a new kind of Bob-omb called a [[Tail Bob-omb]] appears in this game. [[Rocky Wrench]]es may sometimes throw Bob-ombs instead of wrenches in some of the levels.

Bob-ombs also appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. In absence of the shaking function, lit Bob-ombs are now added by holding a regular version and tapping the lit variant. As with many enemies and items, Bob-ombs can be given a parachute to become [[Parabomb]]s. Unlike the majority of enemies, Bob-ombs do not exhibit any unusual behavior in the Ground courses during night.

Early concept artwork showed that the Bob-omb was going to have black arms and legs, white gloves, and white sneakers, while also having pupils on its eyes, and a mouth.<ref>{{media link|SMBMovie EarlyCreatures.jpg}}</ref>

Bob-ombs are common items found in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. They can be picked up and thrown at other characters to create an explosion, thus inflicting great damage or also knocking them out instantly. However, if they stay on the ground long enough, Bob-ombs stand up and walk around the stage by themselves and eventually stop and remain in their current spot to explode afterwards. If a [[SmashWiki:Sudden Death|Sudden Death]] takes too long to finish, Bob-ombs appear and fall on the stage. Occasionally, [[Party Ball (item)|Party Ball]]s drop multiple Bob-ombs onto the battlefield when they are opened.

A [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]], nicknamed Bobby by [[Olivia]], appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' as a partner. Lots of other Bob-ombs appear later in the game where they board Bowser's airship, and are used as the main cannon's ammunition. They are one of the only few enemies not to have an origami version, though concept art shows they were planned to appear as [[Folded Soldiers]]. A [[Paper Macho Soldier|Paper Macho]] version appears in [[Hotfoot Crater]] known as [[Paper Macho Bob-omb]], which parachute down like [[Parabomb]]s.

Bob-ombs make a reappearance in the game ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. [[Bowser]] first discovers Bob-ombs in [[Bowser's Castle|his castle]]. They appeared to be rounded up in a cage by [[Fawful]] and were abandoned. When Bowser frees the Bob-ombs, he gains a new attack called [[Bob-omb Blitz]]. Also, in Bowser's Castle, Bob-ombs are found inside of the [[Jailgoon]] suits aside from Goombas in others. Bob-ombs also make a second appearance when Mario and Luigi fight [[Junker]]. Bob-ombs are one of the enemies that may appear when Junker empties a Junker Can. Also, after turning thin again, Bowser starts literally burning fat, and the fire lights several bins filled with Bob-ombs, and the explosion blasts Bowser into the [[Tunnel]]. They are also present in the underground of Bowser's Castle and near the roof of Peach's Castle, being obstacles that the brothers and Bowser must pass by leaping over them. Bob-ombs also appear out of the rocks held by [[Pendril]]s when they are smashed with a hammer as Mario and Luigi. Also, during the [[Blizzard Midbus]] battle, one Bob-omb sticks out of the massive snowball he uses to attack. Bowser must punch this to avoid having the snowball rolled into him, as well as damaging Blizzard Midbus once done. When his health is halved, he occasionally covers it. Bob-ombs are also among the enemies used by Dark Bowser after being healed by Fawful; they must be deflected by punching them, causing them to explode and defeat any enemies within the blast radius.

In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', once the Bob-omb is thrown, it follows the nearest character and explodes after a short time. Bob-ombs in this game can be obtained in 3rd, 4th or 5th.

As well as returning as an item, in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' a plug in the style of a Bob-omb, with its fuse as the plug, appears as part of the logo for the sponsor company [[Bob-omb Plugs]]. Bob-ombs as items can be obtained between 1000 and 3300 units from the leader, due to the new item system in those games. Bob-omb Blast also makes its return in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' as part of the new [[Battle Mode]]. In this mode, Bob-ombs explode with unique colors depending on which character or team uses it. Characters or teams hit by a blast of the same color will not take damage.  

Bob-omb returns again in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. Like in previous games, Bob-ombs can be thrown either forward or backwards. Also, if a player continues to hang on to this item, they can get driven into by another driver, causing the Bob-omb to explode, resulting in both players slowing down. The game also includes [[Double Bob-ombs]], which are simply two Bob-ombs that are thrown at once. A giant Bob-omb variant called [[Giga Bob-omb]] is also introduced as the special item of [[King Bob-omb]] and [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Gold)]].

Bob-ombs are usually affiliated with the Koopa Troop, and it is assumed that they take orders from [[King Bob-omb]], one of Bowser's high ranking minions. However, whether King Bob-omb is the true king of all Bob-ombs is never explained. In recent years, the games have introduced peaceful Bob-omb communities that have no affiliation with Bowser whatsoever, and their homeland in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' is known as [[Fahr Outpost]], an isolated town located in a far-off icy land. The town is ruled by a [[Fahr Outpost mayor|Mayor]], and all Bob-ombs take orders from him or [[General White]]. These Bob-ombs are generally peaceful but seem to dislike outsiders and prefer to keep to themselves. However, by the end of the game, they become more welcoming. The Fahr Outpost Bob-ombs' culture seems to resemble that of Russia, from the clothing right down to the accents.