Pass the Bomb cover
1994BGG rank #8,746

Pass the Bomb

by Sylvie Barc, Roger Heyworth, Los Rodriguez, Juan Rodriguez · Anvol

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Players2–10
Time20m
ComplexityLight
Age12+

About the game

What is Pass the Bomb?

This frantic game is a wonderful exercise in word-summoning. In it, players try to come up with a word that contains a certain sequence of letters before the ticking time-bomb in their hands explodes. The bomb is an electronic timer with a variable time allotment, and a player is only allowed to pass the bomb to the next person when he comes up with a word that contains the needed letters. While creative spelling of the words in question can be frowned upon, it's up to the guy next to you to determine your fate. Awards 1996 Årets Familiespil, Family Game of the Year Denmark

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingHot Potato

On the shelf

Categories

ElectronicParty GameReal-timeWord Game

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