Game & Watch (universe)

The Game & Watch universe refers to the collection of content featured in the Super Smash Flash series that is based on Nintendo's Game & Watch series of dedicated handheld gaming devices, released from 1980 to 1991. The Game & Watch is infrequently referred to as the grandfather of gaming due to being Nintendo's first big success in the video games industry, predating Donkey Kong by one year. Of the franchises represented in Super Smash Flash, this one can be seen as one of the most unique, featuring a distinctive flat mascot, referred to as Mr. Game & Watch, as a playable character in both games. Its symbol is a Game & Watch character wearing a helmet and ringing a bell as a nod to the alarm feature of the Game & Watch systems.

In Super Smash Flash
The Game & Watch franchise, having first appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee, was thus introduced in the original Super Smash Flash as a single character.

Character

 * (Hidden): A small, flat, black, and voiceless personality, Mr. Game & Watch represents an amalgamation of characters that appeared throughout the Game & Watch series. Even in a somewhat limited Flash game, his distinctive frame-by-frame animated style and "beep-boop" sound effects are retained. Very loosely based on his Melee appearance, Mr. Game & Watch had only five moves at his disposal, none of which were very good.

In Super Smash Flash 2
The Game & Watch franchise marked its debut with the return of its sole fighter. As of Version 1.3.1, it's represented by one character and one stage.

Character

 * (Starter): Mr. Game & Watch returns with a much more faithful representation of his canon Smash Bros appearance thanks to the drastic improvements in this game over its predecessor. He is primarily based on his appearance from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Stage

 * Flat Zone + (Starter): This stage takes place on the screen of a giant Game & Watch unit. It comprises of elements from various games in the Game & Watch series, most notably Manhole and Turtle Bridge.

Music

 * Flat Zone 2K19: A track based on the Flat Zone theme from Melee. Plays as the default track on Flat Zone +.
 * Funky Zone: A funkier track that plays as an alternate on Flat Zone +.
 * Mr. Game & Watch's victory theme: A flourish made up of various bleeps and sound effects taken from the Game & Watch games. Ripped directly from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.