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|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SmashBrosSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An asymmetrical cross in a circle||[[Super Smash Bros. logo|This logo]] has represented the series since the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game for the [[Nintendo 64]].  [[Masahiro Sakurai]] has  stated that the cross represents the crossover of the various Nintendo characters and properties, while the logo's four sections reference the four-player aspect of the games. <ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/30/smash-reader-response-page-9-meaning-behind-smash-logo-lip-ice-climbers-and-balloon-fight/</ref>

|{{uv|Mario}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Super Mushroom]]||A common power-up in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] which usually makes [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] grow in size. In ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', the Super Mushroom's design derives from its appearance in ''Super Mario World'', albeit lacking spots; in ''Brawl'' onwards, its design derives from its appearance in ''Mario Kart DS'', which itself was the first modern appearance of the Mushroom.

|{{uv|Donkey Kong}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||The letters "DK"||The initials on [[Donkey Kong]]'s red tie, introduced in promotional art for 1994's ''Donkey Kong'' for the Game Boy. Also found on [[DK Barrel]]s. Used as Donkey Kong's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs. In ''Brawl'' onwards, the DK logo is slightly bigger and the gap between the letters was made smaller, along with the "D" no longer being slanted.

|{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[Triforce]]||A powerful relic of [[Hyrule]]; the driving force of the series. Its iconography is prevalent throughout the series (for example, it appears on [[Link]]'s [[Hylian Shield]]) and is also used as part of the logo for several games, such as ''Skyward Sword'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''.

|{{uv|Metroid}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetroidSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||Pre-''Brawl'': {{b|Screw Attack|item}}<br>Post-''Brawl'': Stylized, Screw Attack-esque "S" symbol||Pre-''Brawl'': An item that allows Samus to use the {{b|Screw Attack|move}}. Usually obtained after defeating [[Ridley]] in the 2D ''Metroid'' games.<br>Post-''Brawl'': An S-shaped icon that closely resembles the Screw Attack is used prominently in the ''Metroid'' games, as seen in the ending of ''Super Metroid'', the logos of ''Metroid Fusion'' and ''Metroid Prime'', and as suit upgrades in the ''Metroid Prime'' sub-series.

|{{uv|Yoshi}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:YoshiSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:YoshiSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|ssb4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||{{b|Yoshi's Egg|item}}||Yoshis can be found in eggs and utilize eggs for several signature techniques. Used as Yoshi's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs, and also as part of the ''Yoshi'' logo. ''Brawl''{{'}}s tweaked the symbol slightly, being rotated clockwise and the spots were redesigned.

|{{uv|Kirby}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A five-pointed star||Stars are the signature design motif of the ''Kirby'' series, as reflected in its Japanese name, ''Kirby of the Stars'', as well as its logo design. This emblem could represent [[Warp Star]]s, which transport [[Kirby]] between areas; {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}, Kirby's similarly-shaped home planet; or simply the series' use of stars in general.

|{{uv|Star Fox}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A winged fox||This logo adorns each of Team Star Fox's various vehicles, such as the [[Great Fox]], [[Arwing]]s, and the [[Landmaster]]. It was slightly tweaked in ''Brawl'' to be longer and more detaled.

|{{uv|Pokémon}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Poké Ball]]||An item used to catch and store [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]], commonly used as a symbol even in its home universe, appearing in the logo of several in-universe brands and organisations. The symbol from ''Brawl'' onwards also represents the white colouration of the bottom half of the Poké Ball.

|{{uv|EarthBound}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||Earth||The ''Mother'' games' Japanese logos, as well as the logo for the English ''EarthBound Beginnings'', all substitute this symbol for the letter "O". Based on the original, non-rotated version of "{{s|wikipedia|The Blue Marble}}", a famous photo of Earth from space.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190220141323/https://earthboundcentral.com/2010/08/the-world-is-mother/ EarthBound Central, "The World is MOTHER"]</ref> In ''Brawl'' onwards, the icon has been made much more detailed.

|{{uv|F-Zero}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A falcon||The golden crest on [[Captain Falcon]]'s helmet.

|{{uv|Ice Climber}}||colspan="2"|[[File:IceClimberSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An eggplant||The first of the {{b|vegetables|Ice Climber}} the [[Ice Climbers]] sought to collect in the bonus levels of ''Ice Climber''.

|{{uv|Fire Emblem}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||[[List of swords#Falchion|Falchion]]||The legendary sword wielded by [[Marth]] in the first, third, eleventh, and twelfth ''Fire Emblem'' games. Uses the weapon's ''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]'' design.

|{{uv|Game & Watch}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Game & Watch]] character ringing a bell||Represents the alarm feature; this bell was featured on many Game & Watch games. The ''Melee'' design features two bells to represent how Game & Watch titles would show all their sprites at once when turned off. The overall design of the Mr. Game & Watch-esque character on the symbol is very reminiscent of the alarm cell from the Game & Watch game ''Helmet''. In ''Brawl'' onwards, the second bell on the symbol was removed.

|{{uv|Kid Icarus}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KidIcarusSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[Palutena Bow]]||[[Pit]]'s main weapon and the icon of Bow-type weapons in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.

|{{uv|Wario}}||colspan="2"|[[File:WarioSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A "W" for "[[Wario]]"||Wario has this printed on his hat and gloves. Used as Wario's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs.

|{{uv|Pikmin}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PikminSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A {{b|Pikmin|species}}'s flower (known as {{s|pikipedia|bacopa cabana}} in the real world)||Fully grown Pikmin have flowers above their stems; the flower also appears on the {{s|pikipedia|Onion}}s, acting as their main propeller, and has been bred in the real world as a marketing stunt for the first ''Pikmin'' game.

|{{uv|R.O.B.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A [[gyro]]||One of the real-world accessories used by R.O.B. for the game ''{{s|wikipedia|Gyromite}}''. Also incorporates the [[Subspace Army]] symbol.

|{{uv|Animal Crossing}}||colspan="2"|[[File:AnimalCrossingSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A leaf with a hole in it||Represents a piece of furniture in the player's inventory. It is also the logo of [[Tom Nook]]'s shop, and appears as part of the logo for ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf''.

|{{uv|Wii Fit}}||colspan="2"|[[File:WiiFitSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A silhouette of the Dancer yoga pose||One of the poses featured on the ''Wii Fit'' box art, and the software icon for ''Wii Fit U''. It is also {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}'s official artwork pose in ''Smash 4''.

|{{uv|Punch-Out!!}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PunchOutSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A boxing glove||''Punch-Out!!'' is a series of boxing games. This particular design appears on the title screen and victory screens of all versions of the NES ''{{b|Punch-Out!!|NES}}''.

|{{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}||colspan="2"|[[File:XenobladeSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[List of swords#Monado|Monado]]||A weapon that [[Shulk]] wields in ''Xenoblade Chronicles''. It is cropped exactly like in the loading screen of said game.

|{{uv|Duck Hunt}}||colspan=2|[[File:DuckHuntSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A duck||This symbol resembles one of the ducks' flying sprites in ''Duck Hunt''. It is also very similar to the artwork of one of the ducks on the Japanese and European box arts for ''Duck Hunt''.

|{{uv|Splatoon}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SplatoonSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An [[Inkling]] in squid form||The squid icon appears often throughout the ''Splatoon'' games, in places such as gear ability icons and on the loading screens.

|{{uv|ARMS}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ARMSSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An extended fist||Represents the series' focus on extendable arm combat. It is specifically drawn from the logo of the ''ARMS'' Japan Grand Prix 2017 competition.<ref>[https://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ARMS-Japan-Grand-Prix-2017.jpg Origin of ARMS symbol]</ref>  

|{{uv|Metal Gear}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol(preUltimate).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||''Brawl'': FOX Unit's insignia<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation mark||''Brawl'': The insignia of the covert operations group FOX from ''Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater''; also the former {{s|wikipedia|Kojima Productions}} logo.<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation marks are used in the ''Metal Gear'' series to indicate when an enemy has spotted [[Snake]] or noticed something.

|{{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||Classic [[Sonic]]'s head, in profile||Often used to represent Sonic, and used in {{s|wikipedia|Sonic Team}}'s logo, albeit with eyes. A similar symbol appeared inside the "O" of "Heroes" in the ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'' logo.

|{{uv|Mega Man}}||colspan="2"|[[File:MegaManSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A cog||In Japan, cogs are commonly used to represent the ''Mega Man'' series.<ref>[http://i.imgur.com/F3M74MD.png Origin behind Mega Man's series emblem]</ref> Outside of Japan, cog imagery became prevalent in ''Mega Man 11.''

|{{uv|Pac-Man}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PacManSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||[[Pac-Man]] in his classic "wedge" shape||Based on Pac-Man's original sprite in ''{{b|Pac-Man|game}}'', his first and most famous appearance.

|{{uv|Street Fighter}}||colspan="2"|[[File:StreetFighterSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The letters "SF"||The appearance of the letters as they appear in the ''Street Fighter II'' logo.

|{{uv|Final Fantasy}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FinalFantasySymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The letters "FF"||The series' initials, rendered in the font used for the franchise's iconic logo. Taken directly from the ''Finest Fantasy for Advance'' logo for the Game Boy Advance exclusive ''Final Fantasy'' games. This could also be a reference to how the series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, back when creating the series, initially wanted the then-nameless first game to be abbreviated as "FF" (エフエフ, ''Efu Efu'') before finally choosing ''Final Fantasy''.<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/square-enix-on-the-origin-of-the-final-fantasy-name/ Square Enix on the origin of the Final Fantasy name]</ref>  

|{{uv|Bayonetta}}||colspan=2|[[File:BayonettaSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A moon with a dot in the center||The internal design of an Umbran Watch. Also used as part of the logo of ''{{s|wikipedia|Bayonetta 2}}''.  

|{{uv|Castlevania}}||colspan=2|[[File:CastlevaniaSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A castle with a bat in the upper left corner||Represents [[Dracula's Castle]], a central location within the ''Castlevania'' series. Its appearance is based on its design dating back to the title screen of the original Japanese version of ''Akumajō Dracula'' (''Castlevania'') on Famicom Disk System<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Castlevania_(NES)#Title_Screen ''Castlevania'' title screen comparison on TCRF]</ref>, while the bat is taken from the original box art for ''Castlevania''.

|{{uv|Persona}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PersonaSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||Stylized mask and top hat||The logo of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts from ''{{s|wikipedia|Persona 5}}''.

|{{uv|Dragon Quest}}||colspan=2|[[File:DragonQuestSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||Erdrick's symbol||This sigil, which resembles a bird, is usually seen on important equipment owned by [[Hero#Dragon Quest III|Erdrick]], which can be found in the first three ''Dragon Quest'' games. This symbol most closely resembles the one found on the Mark of Erdrick, a recurring item that was also found in the first three ''Dragon Quest'' games.

|{{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}}||colspan=2|[[File:BanjoKazooieSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A Jiggy||Jiggies—golden jigsaw puzzle pieces—are key items in the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series, granting access to additional levels when collected.

|{{uv|Fatal Fury}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FatalFurySymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A five-pointed star tilted at an angle||Used as part of the logo of several games in both the ''Fatal Fury'' and ''The King of Fighters'' series, and also as the icon for when [[Terry Bogard|Terry]] wins a round in ''Garou: Mark of the Wolves''. A similar symbol is featured on the back of Terry's jacket.

|{{uv|Minecraft}}||colspan="2"|[[File:MinecraftSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A Block||Blocks are the main feature of ''Minecraft''; various blocks have been used as icons for the game in the past, such as Grass Blocks and Crafting Tables. The way the block in the symbol is oriented is similar to ''Minecraft''{{'}}s former desktop icon.

|{{uv|Tekken}}||colspan="2"|[[File:TekkenSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||Kazuya's fist||Clad in Kazuya's trademark metal-studded fingerless gloves, it is symbolic of the series's name, often depicted both in kanji ("{{ja|鉄拳|tekken}}") and rōmaji ("Tekken"), which literally translates to "iron fist".

|{{uv|Kingdom Hearts}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KingdomHeartsSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A crown||A three-pointed crown symbol that frequently recurs in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' franchise, usually in association with Sora. Notably, it appears in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' logo, as Sora’s necklace, and as a negative-space silhouette in the teeth of his Keyblade.

|{{uv|Nintendo DS}}||[[File:DSSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The "dual screen" logo||Represents the upper and lower screens of the [[Nintendo DS]] which were used in [[:File:DSTitle.png|part of its logo]]. Prominently featured on the casing for the DS Lite.

|{{uv|Electroplankton}}||[[File:ElectroplanktonSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A Nanocarp||Nanocarp, one of the various Electroplankton; featured on the game's box art.

|{{uv|Balloon Fight}}||[[File:BalloonFightSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A pair of balloons||In ''Balloon Fight'', the player starts off each life with 2 balloons, with the sprite being designed to portray one balloon being behind the other, as in the symbol.

|{{uv|Nintendogs}}||[[File:NintendogsSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A paw print||Represents a [[Nintendog|dog]]'s paw print. A dog paw print is part of the ''Nintendogs'' logo, albeit with a different design.

|{{uv|Tomodachi}}||[[File:TomodachiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A house||Representative of the residential setting of the series, and the homes inhabited by married [[Mii]]s.

|{{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}||[[File:FindMiiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The Regal Crown||The crown worn by the player's [[Mii]], who takes on the role of a King or Queen in both of the ''Find Mii'' games.

|{{uv|Wrecking Crew}}||[[File:WreckingCrewSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A steel drum||Steel drums can be used in ''{{b|Wrecking Crew|game}}'' to trap enemies.

|{{uv|Pilotwings}}||[[File:PilotwingsSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An airplane||The Pilotwings series focuses on piloting aircraft; this symbol's design is based on the plane in the logo of ''Pilotwings Resort''.

|{{uv|Wii Sports}}||[[File:WiiSportsSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A palm tree next to a volcano||A stylized representation of [[Wuhu Island]], the setting of ''{{s|wikipedia|Wii Sports Resort}}'', with the volcano representing Maka Wuhu.

|{{uv|Miiverse}}||[[File:MiiverseSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The Miiverse logo||Shows three people, representing the community of players on {{b|Miiverse|social network}}. Also used to represent the Miiverse Administration. Appears as a decorative element on the [[Miiverse]] stage.

|{{uv|Mii}}||[[File:MiiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The word "Mii"||The logo used for Miis since their introduction on the Wii. This symbol is unique in that it is not used for any stages, modes, or playable characters, instead being reserved only for [[spirit]]s from games with Miis as their main playable characters.

|Other||[[File:OtherSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The ellipsis "…"||This symbol is used in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'''s music section for universes without any series symbol and in the party selection screen for spirits without any series symbol (except when accessed via team setup).

|[[Metal Mario]]||colspan="2"|[[File:MetalMarioSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A metallic Super Mushroom||The ''Mario'' symbol from ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', but edited to look metallic. Used only in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

|[[Battlefield (SSBM)]]||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:SpecialStagesSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]||A circle cut into eighths and slightly spread apart||This symbol is used in ''Melee'' as the series of {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. One could presume it represents "Special Stages", as this is given as the title of the stage, but {{SSBM|Final Destination}} (which is also titled Special Stages) is given the ''Super Smash Bros.'' symbol instead. The meaning and intent of this symbol is therefore unknown.

|{{b|Subspace|disambiguation}}||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:SubspaceSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]||A hollow circle with a bar on the inner left||Featured prominently on many [[Subspace Army]] creatures and objects within [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]. Also used to represent the mode as a whole. Resembles a [[Mite]]'s head.

|[[Stage Builder|Custom stages]]||style="text-align:center"|[[File:CustomStagesSymbolWiiU.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb4-wiiu}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:CustomStagesSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssbu}}||''SSB4'': A circle, a square and a triangle<br>''Ultimate'': A stage with a pencil going through it||These symbols are used in {{forwiiu}} and ''Ultimate'' to represent stages created with the [[Stage Builder]] when they are about to be chosen for a match. Despite Stage Builder being present in ''Brawl'', there was no symbol associated with it until ''for Wii U''.

|[[Assist Trophy]]||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:AssistTrophySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]||An unknown character inside capsule, similar to official render||This symbol is used in ''Ultimate'' to represent voice clips of Assist Trophies in [[Sound Test]]. Although an icon associated with voice clips was present in ''SSB4'', the ''Super Smash Bros.'' symbol was used in that game (as with the [[announcer]] and stage hazards).

|[[Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]]||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:WorldOfLightSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]||Four curved wings around a circular core||A stylized render of [[Galeem]], one of the two main antagonists of [[Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]]. Also used to represent the mode as a whole.

{{ImageCaption|Image:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|Image:FireEmblemSymbol(BrawlResults).svg|width1=100px|width2=100px|class=invert|caption=Left: standard ''Fire Emblem'' symbol.<br/>Right: ''Brawl'' results screen variant.}}

{{ImageCaption|Image:PersonaSymbol.svg|Image:PersonaSymbol(Website).svg|width1=100px|width2=100px|class=invert|caption=Left: standard ''Persona'' symbol.<br/>Right: ''Ultimate'' official website variant.}}