Pass the Bomb
Say an answer in the category, then pass the phone, fast. The fuse is hidden and the bomb could blow any second.
How to play
- Read the category out loud, then tap Light the fuse.
- Say one answer that fits, tap Pass, and hand the phone to the next player.
- No repeats. If the group says an answer doesn’t count, try again before passing.
- When the bomb explodes, whoever is holding it loses. Everyone else scores 1.
Pass the Bomb: a fast-paced word game
Pass the Bomb turns simple categories into pure panic. The phone shows a category like countries, video games or things with wheels. You say one answer that fits, tap Pass and hand the phone to the next player before the bomb goes off.
You never know how long the fuse is, so every second you hold the phone feels like ten. No repeats are allowed, and the group decides whether an answer counts. Whoever is holding the phone when it explodes loses the round, and everyone else scores a point.
Categories come in three decks: Classic, Pop culture and Hard. Change the average fuse length to make rounds calmer for kids or more chaotic for adults. It needs 3 or more players and no setup beyond one phone, so it is perfect for parties, classrooms and long journeys.
Tips
- Think of your answer before the phone reaches you.
- No repeats. The group decides if an answer counts.
- Shorter fuses make for a louder game.
Pass the Bomb questions
How many players do you need for Pass the Bomb?
Pass the Bomb needs at least 3 players and works with up to 30 on one phone, passed round the group.
How long does a game of Pass the Bomb take?
About 5 to 15 minutes with the default settings. On the game page, open “Game ends” to choose a number of rounds, a target score or Endless, or tap End at any time to see the scores.
Is Pass the Bomb suitable for kids?
Yes. Every Pass the Bomb prompt is family-friendly, so it works for kids, classrooms and family gatherings as well as adult parties.
Great for
- Birthday parties
- Office parties and team building
- Family game night
- Baby showers
- Halloween
- Holi
- Lunar New Year
- New Year’s Eve
- Thanksgiving
- Games for kids
- Quick 5-minute games
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