Play as MAX in battle mode
Obtain all Lightning Cards in normal mode. Then while in battle mode, press [Z] at the player selection screen to switch Bomberman to MAX.
Play as Golden Bomber in battle mode
Win any match in battle mode then replay the same match without changing any other options (except for the stage, if desired). You will play as Golden Bomber during the replay.
Group A/B options
Complete the game in normal mode once to unlock the "Group A/B" option at the stage selection screen in battle mode. Press [Up] or [Down] to toggle between Group A and Group B. Group A gives you access to the basic power-ups during standard battle mode matches, while Group B gives you access to the more advanced power-ups. Note: The traps of most of the stages change when you select Group B.
Mini-game option
Collect all the Charaboms including the last one in level 5-3, to unlock the "Mini Game" option at the main menu.
Change view in battle mode
This trick works for any battle game mode. Immediately before the battle game starts, when "Ready" appears, use the [C-stick] to change the angle of the field. You cannot do this after the game starts.