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Pass the Bomb

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description Pass the Bomb Overview

Pass the Bomb is a word-based party game published by Piatnik in which players pass an electronic bomb-shaped timer while producing valid words. A card supplies a letter group, and each player must say a word containing that group before handing the timer to the next participant. Because the timer stops after an unpredictable interval, players cannot know whose turn will end the round. The game is intended for groups and emphasizes vocabulary recall, speed, and performance under time pressure.

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How do you play Pass the Bomb?

A card shows a letter group, and each player must say a valid word containing that group before passing the electronic bomb timer to the next person. The tension comes from the ticking bomb, which can detonate at any moment.

Who publishes Pass the Bomb?

Pass the Bomb is published by Piatnik, the Austrian game and playing-card publisher. It is one of their popular fast-paced party word games.

How do you win at Pass the Bomb?

Whoever is holding the bomb when it explodes takes the card for that round. Once the cards run out, the player with the fewest cards wins.

Is Pass the Bomb good for families and mixed groups?

Yes, it is a quick party game that works well for families and mixed groups, since each round lasts only a minute or two. Piatnik has issued it in several languages, though word knowledge in the language you play in obviously matters.

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