Learn how to play the Home-Run Contest in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U! Get tips on launching Sandbag, using the Home-Run Bat, and earning rewards.
Hey there! So, you wanna know about the Home-Run Contest in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U? Awesome! This mode's been around since Melee, and it's a blast to see it back. You can jump into it by heading to Games & More and then selecting Home-Run Contest.
The main idea here is to smack that Sandbag as far as you possibly can. You get 10 seconds to rack up damage on it, and the more damage you deal, the further it'll fly. There's this barrier around the podium to keep Sandbag from flying off too early, but if you hit it too hard, it'll shatter that barrier. So, when Sandbag's really hurt, you gotta be careful not to use an attack that'll just send it slamming into the barrier. The Home-Run Bat shows up with 4 seconds left on the clock. Grab it and swing away when you're ready to launch Sandbag. The bat's swing animation can finish even after the timer runs out, so you'll want to start swinging right before the timer hits zero.
Keep an eye out while Sandbag's skidding across the ground – you might snag a reward bag! These can hold spirits, music tracks, snacks, or even Mii Outfits and Headgear. If you're tired of watching Sandbag sail into the cosmos, just hit the special button to speed things up. Oh, and there are three milestones to chase in this mode:
| Milestone | How to Unlock |
| Cleared the 200 km mark in Home-Run Contest! | You can hit these milestones solo or team up with a friend in Co-op. My best solo score is with Ness at 526.747 km, using this pattern: Stage 1: Forward Smash → PK Fire (Side Special) → Forward Smash → PK Fire (Side Special) → Forward Smash. Don't wait for PK Fire to finish before using Forward Smash – every second counts! PK Fire also stops Sandbag from launching and breaking the barrier when you use Forward Smash. Be aware that each PK Fire will push you back a bit, potentially causing your Forward Smashes to miss. Try to inch forward a little before each smash to counteract this. Around the 5-second warning, switch to Stage 2: PK Fire (Side Special) x 4. You'll have about 1 second left. Run over, grab the Home-Run Bat, and launch Sandbag! The timing is super tight, but you'll get it with practice. Make sure Sandbag isn't on fire when the bat hits, or it won't launch. Also, if you get that dramatic effect on a Forward Smash, you probably won't have enough time for this pattern, so you'll need to try again. |
| Cleared the 350 km mark in Home-Run Contest! | |
| Cleared the 500 km mark in Home-Run Contest! |
- Try to get as much damage on Sandbag as possible within the 10 seconds.
- Watch out for the barrier – don't let Sandbag break it too early if you want maximum distance.
- The Home-Run Bat spawns at 4 seconds; time your swings to finish after the timer expires.
- Be careful not to let Sandbag be on fire when you hit it with the Home-Run Bat.
- If you get the dramatic effect on a Forward Smash, you might need to restart the attempt for that specific run.
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