
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,890
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Pass the Bomb
- 2–10 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1994

Rules assistance for Shabadabada 416
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Shabadabada 416 is an expansion for Shabadabada released in 2010 for 4–16 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sylvie Barc and its main mechanics are Singing.
Shabadabada 416 is a special limited edition including Shabadabada, Shabadabada 2 plus some unusual words: 208 in French and 208 words in English = 416 as in name. Two teams compete using predetermined words. As soon as a player sings part of a song which contains the current word, the other team must find another song containing the word. As soon as a team fails, the other one wins the card.
Shabadabada 416 supports 4–16 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 Shabadabada 416 is 45 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 Shabadabada 416 for ages 8 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.
Shabadabada 416 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Music. Its main mechanics are Singing. 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 Shabadabada 416 are: Sylvie Barc. 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 Shabadabada 416 as an expansion for Shabadabada. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shabadabada to use it. Check that your edition of Shabadabada is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.