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Dicemaster: Cities of Doom
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Le Boomb!
2009
Rules assistance for Le Boomb!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 5–15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Le Boomb!
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Le Boomb! is a board game released in 2009 for 2–16 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by H. Jean Vanaise and its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
A single die game/activity akin to LCR or Dreidel. Roll the die: the Boomb either stays put, changes owners, or explodes. Last person in wins. (From the publisher's webpage) Fun, Silly, easy to learn and loads of fun! Le Boomb is a casual, social game for 2-16+ players ages 6 and older. You can play in about 5-15 minutes. Here's all you need for a portable game party: 1 custom die that tucks into your special "boomb"! Le Boomb!, a quick brilliant silly little game based entirely on luck, that turns any gathering into a party! A simple portable party game--fast, frantic and loads of fun, which capitalizes on players desire to survive. Each copy of Le Boomb contains: . 1 die . 1 bomb (for play and for die storage)
Editions
- Le Boomb!enSteve Jackson Games2020
- Le Boomb!enMayfair Games2009
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- Steve Jackson Games
- Mayfair Games
Questions and answers
Le Boomb! supports 2–16 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Le Boomb! is 5–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Le Boomb! for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Le Boomb! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Le Boomb! belongs to these categories: Party Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Le Boomb! are: H. Jean Vanaise. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Le Boomb! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.