# TMB Chip Reader — Baddie Chip Scanner

> Mobile scanner for Too Many Bones Baddie chips and skill reference. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Kier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmb-chip-reader/id1530464516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Kier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530464518)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmb-chip-reader/id1530464516/reviews.md

## What is TMB Chip Reader?

Use your camera to scan Baddie chips from the board game Too Many Bones, by Chip Theory Games. 

The app uses your phone's camera to quickly scan Baddie Chips, then displays detailed descriptions for all the Baddie's skills. No more needing to look up skills on reference sheets.

- Supports all Baddies and Tyrants from the base game, Undertow, 40 Days in Daelore, Splice & Dice, Unbreakable, 40 Caves in Daelore, 40 Waves in Daelore, and Rage of Tyranny.

- Remembers your most recent scans so you have quick access to all the Baddies on the Battle Mat.

- Also contains a complete reference of all the skills from the base game and all the expansions.

## Key features

- Scan Baddie chips with camera
- Detailed skill descriptions
- Supports all game expansions
- Remembers recent scans
- Complete skill reference

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmb-chip-reader/id1530464516/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great for gameplay-needs Unbreakable update

*2023-07-18*

The app has been very helpful and works well at scanning chips and simplifying remembering key words or looking through the reference sheets.  Loading it up became part of my TMB setup.  I hope it gets updated with Unbreakable content to continue to be useful!

### 3/5 — Great app, however doesn’t work for me anymore

*2023-01-07, version 1.4*

This app is great, however with the new iPhone 14 Pro, the camera defaults to a lens that is for longer distance focusing so I cannot focus on any chip to get a proper scan. There should be a way to trigger autofocus or use a different camera lens on the device.

### 3/5 — Not reading some chips

*2021-11-07, version 1.4*

I want to give this 5 stars but a lot of battles end up with me trying to scan chips and nothing happening.  Not saying it doesn’t work, most chips scan fine but there’s enough that it gets annoying taking the time to align the camera and the app not scan the specific chip.

### 5/5 — What a useful app

*2021-03-15, version 1.3*

Full confession,  I have not use this app in a game it but i haves checked it out by scanning chips and looking through the skill reference portion.  That said only reviewing I would have paid for for this app.   I am excited to use it in my next game of TMB.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-01-19, version 1.3*

Really like it. But it would be nice to be able to clear the recent list.

### 5/5 — Incredibly useful tool for Too Many Bones

*2020-12-20, version 1.3*

This has saved me a lot of time in tracking down skill descriptions. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about TMB Chip Reader

### What is TMB Chip Reader?

TMB Chip Reader is a mobile application designed to scan Baddie chips from the board game Too Many Bones using your phone's camera. It provides quick access to detailed skill descriptions for all Baddies and Tyrants.

### What Too Many Bones content does TMB Chip Reader support?

TMB Chip Reader supports all Baddies and Tyrants from the base game, Undertow, 40 Days in Daelore, Splice & Dice, Unbreakable, 40 Caves in Daelore, 40 Waves in Daelore, and Rage of Tyranny.

### Does TMB Chip Reader have ads?

The provided data does not specify if TMB Chip Reader contains advertisements. It is listed as free with no mention of ads.

### How does TMB Chip Reader help during gameplay?

The app allows you to quickly scan Baddie chips with your phone's camera, displaying their skills instantly. It also remembers your most recent scans for easy access to Baddies currently on your Battle Mat.

### Is TMB Chip Reader available on Android devices?

TMB Chip Reader is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not provided.

### How often is TMB Chip Reader updated?

The latest version of TMB Chip Reader was released on August 18, 2023. The app was initially released on September 17, 2020, indicating it receives periodic updates.

### What is the age rating for TMB Chip Reader?

TMB Chip Reader has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for players aged 9 and older.

### Does TMB Chip Reader offer offline functionality?

The description does not explicitly state whether TMB Chip Reader functions offline. However, its primary function of scanning chips and accessing a reference likely requires an internet connection for initial data retrieval or updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2023-08-18

- Added all Baddies and Skills from the Unbreakable campaign.
- Improved chip scanning accuracy.
- Bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2023-08-18

- Added all Baddies and Skills from the Unbreakable campaign.
- Added option to switch between your phone's wide angle and telephoto cameras.
- Improved chip scanning accuracy.

### 1.4 — 2021-07-06

Add a "Clear" button in the Recent Scans view to clear the list of recently scanned chips.

### 1.3 — 2020-10-18

Added support for promo chip Tyrants and Baddies.

### 1.2 — 2020-10-05

Improved the accuracy of the chip scanner.

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