In the original Super Smash Bros. game, how many playable characters were there?

12

Who were the two starring actors in the buddy-cop comedy "Rush Hour"? In "Game of Thrones," which character is known as the Mother of Dragons? What imaginary creature looks like a horse with a horn? Which English football club's nickname is "The Gunners"? Which athlete is famous for the phrase “Practice? We're talking about practice”?