# Combat

### Core Mechanics

Every match hinges on strategic bomb placement:

* **Bombs planted on grid tiles**—place one in any open space.
* **3-second fuse**, detonating in a criss-cross pattern—impacting two tiles in each direction.
* **Direct hits cost you a heart**—lose all out and you're eliminated.

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### Elevate Your Arsenal with Power-Ups

Power-ups aren't just features—they're game-changers:

* **Multiple bombs** at once
* **Extended blast range**
* Other effects that shift strategy and survival

Explore the full arsenal in the **Power-Ups** section.

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### Strategy Meets Skill

Combat isn't chaos—it's tactical brilliance:

* Use timing, placement, and power-ups to outsmart opponents.
* Navigate shrinking arenas and anticipate enemy moves.
* Adapt. React. Dominate.

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### Want More Details?

Check our **BomberZ** and **Power-Ups** pages for deep dives into customization and load-outs.

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Bomb, dodge, win. Every strike matters in BomberZilla.

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