# Them Bombs – co-op board game — Cooperative game for 2-4

> Cooperative 2-4 player bomb defusal game testing communication skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Yellow Dot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yellow Dot](https://appshunter.io/developer/732909860)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,666 App Store ratings · 1,557 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 186 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2017-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721/reviews.md

## What is Them Bombs?

*** 8/10 Everything Board Games***
“Awesome experience”  

A text message leads you to a ticking bomb. Tic-toc! Tic-toc! Every second counts. Which wire to cut – the blue or the red one? Tic-toc! Tic-toc! How to set the control knobs? Tic-toc! Tic-toc! Only two minutes left… Your flashlight battery runs out. The adrenaline kicks in. Will you keep a cool head and manage to defuse the bomb?

FEATURES
- Work together with your Expert Team and see how many people you can save
- Describe what you see using just words so that others understand
- Let your Expert Team talk you through the bomb defusal
- Put your communication skills to the test
- Check leaderboards and see how teams from around the world are doing

WARNING: Time pressure and adrenaline rush may lead to shouting, swearing, and misunderstandings, which can cause temporary resentment between friends or silent treatment from a spouse…

GAME RULES
One of the players takes on the role of the Unlikely Hero, who finds a bomb and tries to defuse it. The hero is the only player who uses iPad or iPhone. The other players become the Expert Team and they have access to the bomb defusal manual. They cannot see what the Hero sees on the screen, and the Hero cannot see the content of the manual. 

Players can only use verbal communication, just as if the Expert Team and the Unlikely Hero were talking through a radio.

PLEASE NOTE:
* IMPORTANT - Defusing bombs on iPhones and iPads requires slightly different defusal approaches - make sure you download a version of the "Manual" compatible with your device!
* Some game items and features are available in the in-app purchase.

## Key features

- Cooperative gameplay for 2-4 players
- Verbal communication-based challenges
- Timed bomb defusal scenarios
- Leaderboards for global team performance
- In-app purchases for additional features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.00 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Them Bombs?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun co-op gameplay
- 👍 Varied and cooperative
- 👍 Challenging but engaging
- 👍 Strengthens communication skills
- 👍 Great for long-distance relationships
- 👍 Brings friends/family together

**Cons**

- 💰 Paid version required for more content
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🤯 Can be very stressful/intense

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Morse code module not working properly
- Full version not unlocking as expected

**Most requested features**

- Free access to all modules
- More difficulty levels
- Leaderboard/scoring system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,557)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/them-bombs-co-op-board-game/id1170423721/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Prime

*2026-08-03, version 3.0.1*

Prime

### 5/5 — quero

*2026-07-31*

quero liberar mais bomba

### 5/5 — O manual me ajudou muito

*2026-07-23*

Eu fiz download nesse PDF e imprimir o manual, ele ajudou muito

### 5/5 — O bixo é bom mrm

*2026-07-14*

O bixo é bom mrm, andei endoidando. Tirando isso o bixo é bom mrm.

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2026-07-13, version 3.0.1*

This game is so fun! Whether you play the demo or the full version, it’s a great collaborative experience

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2026-07-12*

Ótimo

### 5/5 — Jogo legal

*2026-07-08*

Mulher chata me ajudando mas o jogo é legal

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-06-24*

Bem bom

### 4/5 — Works as expected

*2026-06-21, version 3.0.1*

Nice

### 5/5 — Jogo bom

*2026-06-06*

Muito bom esse jogo, adorei

## Frequently asked questions about Them Bombs

### What is Them Bombs about?

Them Bombs is a cooperative board game where one player, the Unlikely Hero, must defuse a ticking bomb on their device. The other players form the Expert Team and have access to the bomb defusal manual, guiding the Hero solely through verbal communication.

### How does the gameplay work?

One player uses the app (iPhone/iPad) as the Hero, seeing the bomb. The Expert Team has the manual but cannot see the bomb. Players must communicate verbally, like a radio call, to describe what the Hero sees and guide them through defusing the bomb within a strict time limit.

### Is the app free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but some game items and features are available for purchase through in-app purchases. This allows for an expanded gaming experience.

### What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhones and iPads. It's important to ensure you download the correct version of the 'Manual' that is compatible with your specific device for the best experience.

### What are the benefits of playing this game?

This game is excellent for testing and improving communication skills under pressure. It fosters teamwork and strategic thinking, providing an adrenaline-filled and engaging experience for groups of 2-4 players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2025-04-23

Fixed important bugs from previous version

### 3.0.0 — 2025-04-22

Added five new modules, daily challenge game mode, rebuilt menu interface, introduced subscription unlocking full game content

### 2.5.0 — 2025-02-04

- minor bug-fixes
- updated the in-app-purchasing SDK to address some of the rare purchasing issues

### 2.3.1 — 2021-07-20

Added Push Notifications

### 2.2.2 — 2020-10-20

- fixed a startup crash that occurred on some devices running iOS 14

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