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Time Bomb
2016
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- 3–8 players
- 10–20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Time Bomb is a board game released in 2016 for 3–8 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Pasquale Facchini and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
In this fast card game, a bomb is in the center of the table, showing in how many seconds it will explode. Each player, at their turn must play a card that sometimes increases and very often decreases the countdown. When the counter reaches 0 or less, the bomb explodes and the player who played the last card loses a life point. All the other player can try to escape, but the slowest one will lose a life point, too! There are also some special bombs and cards with special effects.
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Questions and answers
Time Bomb supports 3–8 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 Time Bomb is 10–20 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 Time Bomb 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.
Time Bomb 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.
Time Bomb belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Time Bomb are: Pasquale Facchini. 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 Time Bomb 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.