Tsumigame

Tsumigame
Japanese name	つみガメ (Tsumigame)
Alt name(s)	Baby Tsumigame Marine Turtle Baby Marine Turtle
Hit points	1
Score	300 Baby: 100
Appearances	Saturn Bomberman
Stage(s)	Mr. Meanie's Future World
Sprite

Tsumigame (つみガメ, Tsumigame) is an enemy in Saturn Bomberman.

Description

Tsumigame is found in Mr. Meanie's Future World. It only changes direction upon hitting an obstacle. It will begin hovering periodically, allowing it to pass through Soft Blocks. Tsumigame will harm the player on collision. When bombed, 4 smaller turtles, called Baby Tsumigame are freed, which are faster and move aimlessly. Baby Tsumigame will harm the player on collision. It takes 1 hit to defeat both versions; Tsumigame yields a score of 300 points, while Baby Tsumigame, 100 points.

Trivia

• The name "Tsumigame" comes from the Japanese words "tsumi", which means "marine", and "game" from "game", sometimes also used for "turtle". More or less, the name would mean "Marine Turtle", with Baby Tsumigame, in English, means "Baby Marine Turtle".

References

1. Saturn Bomberman Hudson Official Guide Book, pg. 39