Target Smash! (Break the Targets! in Super Smash Bros. and Target Test in Melee) is a mini-game appearing in all three installments of the Super Smash Bros. series. The goal of the game is to smash 10 targets as quickly as possible.
The game records the lowest time taken to smash all ten targets. If a character has never smashed all the targets, the game will also record how many targets were smashed in that time. There is also a total time that is kept that includes the cumulative time taken to clear every character's stage. The total time only appears after all characters have cleared their stage.
In Brawl, one can also save replays of their attempts. Additionally, items have now been incorporated into the mini-game. Co-op mode is also available.
In Brawl, the player can use a code to play on the Target Smash Lvl. 1, as demonstrated here as well as play on the other levels. You can also play on Target Test stages in Melee as well, including an unused stage as shown here.
(Super Smash Bros.)
Unlockables
- Luigi - Clear Break the Targets! with all 8 normal characters.
(Super Smash Bros. Melee)
In Melee, like SSB, every character has their own Target Test. Their target tests often require use of character specific techniques, such as Ness requiring to use his PK Thunder for some.
Unlockables
- Mr. Game & Watch - Clear Target Test with every character (other than Game & Watch).
- Dream Land Stage - Clear Target Test with every character.
- Target trophy - Clear Target Test with every character.
- Lon Lon Milk trophy - Clear every character's Target Test with a total time less than 25:00.
- Sheriff trophy - Clear every character's Target Test with a total time less than 12:30.
(Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
In Brawl, instead of each character having one Target Test, there are 5 target smash levels, each with varying difficulty. The easier ones have larger targets while the larger ones have bigger targets. Also, the targets' color varies on the difficulty, matching the difficulty color.
Level 1
This is a simple course, with very large targets, all near each other. It appears to be set in the Lake.
Level 2
This is somewhat more complex. There are various high cliffs that have Targets at the top. There are also items scattered around the stage. It appears to be set in the Plain.
Level 3
This one is unique as it has a launcher, a spring, as well as a conveyor belt. It is set in a partial Box. It too has items. It appears to be set in the Swamp.
Level 4
This level is icy, causing players to slip. There is one non-moving target that is very difficult to get, located at the bottom right of the stage, and for some characters, it has to be gotten last. This stage has no items. It appears to be set in the Glacial Peak
Level 5
This is the final target smash level. It has small targets, items, and moving platforms. It appears to be set in the Ruins.
Unlockables
All of the challenges associated with Target Smash!! can be broken by a Golden Hammer.
- Lucario - Clear Target Smash!! on levels 1-5 with one character.
- Mr. Game & Watch - Clear Target Smash!! with 30 characters.
- Apples Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 1.
- Stafy Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! on level 1 with 10 characters.
- Super Scope Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 1 with all characters.
- Palutena's Bow Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 1 in under 15 seconds.
- Peanut Popgun Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 2.
- Pellets Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 2 with 10 characters.
- Blast Box Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 2 with all characters.
- Excite Truck Music - Clear Target Smash!! level 2 in under 19 seconds.
- Wario Bike Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 3.
- Ashnard Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 3 with 10 characters.
- Silver the Hedgehog Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 3 with all characters.
- Ray MK III Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 3 in under 20 seconds.
- Rocketbarrel Pack Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 4.
- Musketeer Daltania Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 4 with 10 characters.
- King K. Rool Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 4 with all characters.
- Cardboard Box Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 4 in under 32 seconds.
- Title (3D Hot Rally) Music - Clear Target Smash!! level 5.
- Outset Link Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 5 with 10 characters.
- Grey Fox Trophy -Clear Target Smash!! level 5 with all characters.
- Combo Cannon Trophy - Clear Target Smash!! level 5 in under 30 seconds.
Riddling
Riddling is a mini-game created by players, wherein the player attempts to break as many targets as possible before touching the ground. Exact rules vary, but the most commonly accepted rules are:
- The trial may begin from any point on the field.
- The player must jump before any other inputs are used.
- Wall jumping / clinging / grappling, and tether recovery are all permitted.
Trivia
- Some moves that do not do damage or require a grab to affect foes oddly work in Target Smash!!, including:
- Jigglypuff's Sing, which does no damage in matches;
- Captain Falcon's Falcon Dive and Ganondorf's Dark Dive, despite neither attack working on Smash Balls.
- Wario's uncharged Wario Waft, though this move is not recommended due to the large amount of ending lag.
- The timer in Target Test still runs even if the game is paused
- In Melee, when playing as the Ice Climbers, only Popo or Nana (depending on the color) appear on the stage.