- BGG rank
- BGG #8,890
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Pass the Bomb
- 2–10 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1994
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,120
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Pass the Bomb: Party Edition
2007
Rules assistance for Pass the Bomb: Party Edition
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- 2–12 players
- 25 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pass the Bomb: Party Edition
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Pass the Bomb: Party Edition is a board game released in 2007 for 2–12 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Juan Rodriguez, Sylvie Barc, and Los Rodriguez and its main mechanics are Hot Potato and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Play is the same as the original Pass the Bomb, however there are an additional 4 types of decks and 1 category die. Five cards from each of the four decks plus five of the original type are put face down to start the game. In each round the category die is rolled to determine which deck a card is drawn to use in that round. These categories are: Movers - on this card are 2 letters in which players have to call out a famous person whose name starts with 1 of those letters. If you can use both letters for that famous person's first name and surname you are exempt from playing in that round. Mixers - this is a deck of questions such as what is in your pencil case? Players call out a word associated with the question. Makers - with the word printed on the card, players have to make new words using that word either at the beginning or end of the new word e.g. BED can become BUNKBED or BEDROOM. Shakers - on this card there is a jumbled assortment of letters in which players have to make at least a four letter word e.g. from RBIAECAN players can make words such as bare, bear, race etc. There is a joker on the die so any of the 5 decks can be drawn. If the bomb is rolled, then the standard version is played so the bomb die result dictates where the letters can be used as per normal Pass the Bomb.
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Publishers
- Piatnik
- Gibsons
Questions and answers
Pass the Bomb: Party Edition supports 2–12 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 Pass the Bomb: Party Edition is 25 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 Pass the Bomb: Party Edition for ages 12 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.
Pass the Bomb: Party Edition has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Pass the Bomb: Party Edition belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Electronic. Its main mechanics are Hot Potato 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 Pass the Bomb: Party Edition are: Juan Rodriguez, Sylvie Barc, and Los Rodriguez. 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 Pass the Bomb: Party Edition 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.