Pass the Bomb
2–10 players
- Players
- 2–10 players
How it plays
Pass the Bomb plays 2–10 players.
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Where it came from
Pass the Bomb, originally titled 'Tick Tack Bumm', was created by game designer Alan R. Moon and published by Piatnik in 1998. The game was designed to capture the high-pressure excitement of word-association play, forcing participants to think quickly under the ticking sound of a battery-operated prop bomb. Its mechanics were deliberately minimalist to emphasize the social tension inherent in the shrinking time window.
The game received the 'Game of the Year' award in several European markets upon its release, lauded for its ability to bridge age gaps and accommodate varying language skills. Designers sought to create a kinetic experience that prioritized rhythm and verbal spontaneity over complex strategic planning, a design philosophy that has kept the title in print for over two decades.
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About Pass the Bomb
Pass the Bomb is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–10 players. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Pass the Bomb?
Pass the Bomb is a board game for 2–10 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Pass the Bomb for?
Pass the Bomb is built for 2–10 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Has Pass the Bomb won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Pass the Bomb lists As d'Or Jeu Familial.
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