Bomb Busters

Cocktail Games, 999 Games, Broadway Toys LTD · Board game · 2024
2–5 · best 4 30 min Weight 2.0/5
8.7 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
8.7 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy a good cooperative challenge with lots of tension and real-time deduction, Bomb Busters is the perfect choice to test your group's communication skills!

Highlights
  • Intense and addictive deduction
  • Cooperation under pressure
  • 66 varied missions
  • Real-time adrenaline
  • Challenging communication
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating for some
  • Requires good memory
  • Constant time pressure
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Alright, folks! Ready to defuse a bomb that's about to blow? In Bomb Busters, you're an elite squad with the mission to cut the right wires before time runs out. The countdown has already begun, and the adrenaline is pumping! The game is fully cooperative, meaning either everyone saves themselves, or everyone turns into smoke. You'll truly have to collaborate, but with a twist: communication is limited, so get ready to understand each other between the lines.

The idea is simple, yet addictive: each player has a stand with colored and numbered wires, but only you know what yours are. The challenge is to figure out your partners' wires through clues and deductions. The goal is to cut all wires numbered 1 to 12 without detonating the bomb. If you guess the correct wire, it's cut. If you're wrong, the detonator advances a dangerous step. And the worst part: if a red wire is cut, BOOM! Game over instantly.

Bomb Busters comes with 66 different missions, each with its own challenges and difficulty levels, ensuring the fun never ends. You can play them in order, choose the mission you like best, or even try again the one that blew up in your face. The bombs become increasingly complex and dangerous, testing your team's memory, deduction, and ability to work under pressure. It's a real-time game that will have you biting your nails!
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In English

Rules manual
Rules manual — Bomb Busters English · PDF
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BEST PLAYER COUNT
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC
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Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Mechanism: Deduction – Blind Man's Bluff
Publisher Cocktail Games, 999 Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Devir, Engames, GaGa Games
Designer Hisashi Hayashi
Artist Dominique Ferland
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can participate in Bomb Busters?
The game is designed for 2 to 5 players, ideal for gathering your friends and testing your team's coordination!
What is the average game duration?
A game of Bomb Busters is super quick, lasting about 30 minutes. Perfect for multiple rounds or fitting into a game night.
Is Bomb Busters a complex game?
With a BGG weight of 1.9971, it's considered light to medium complexity. The rules are easy to learn, but execution under pressure is the real challenge!
Is the game language dependent?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have a translated sheet or cards to fully enjoy the experience.
Who is Bomb Busters recommended for?
It's highly recommended for those who love cooperative, deduction games that put communication to the test. If you enjoy adrenaline and real-time challenges, you'll have a blast!
What happens if we cut the wrong wire?
If you cut the wrong wire, the detonator advances! If it's a red wire, the bomb explodes instantly and the mission fails. It's best to be precise!