What is Bomb Timer?
Hot potato for the phone age. Start the bomb: the fuse hisses and burns for a secret random time (10–60 seconds, or set your own range). Each player must answer the on-screen category — "name a pizza topping", "a country in Europe" — then pass the phone. When it explodes, whoever is holding it loses the round.
The tension is the fun: nobody knows when it will go off. Works for kids with easy categories and adults with hard ones.
Game setup
How to play Bomb Timer
- Tap Start and pass the phone.
- Answer the prompt (or just pass) as fast as you can.
- Whoever holds it at the bang loses the round.
What the screen does for you
Bomb Timer on AllPartyGames.com is the referee, not the whole game: it gives the host Start / stop, while you bring something to pass. Tap the ? button inside the game for these rules at any time, or 📺 for TV mode on a big screen.
How many players?
Bomb Timer works with 3+ players and a typical round takes about 10–20 min. Recommended age: All ages.
Best occasions
Tips
- Keep sound on for the end-of-time alarm — it is short and clear.
- Add a title (e.g. "Reading time") so everyone knows what the timer is for.
Bomb Timer FAQ
Can I set the bomb time?
Choose a random range (short, medium, long) or a fixed number of seconds. Random is the classic — the surprise is the point.
What are the categories?
Fifty built-in categories like "a fruit", "a movie with a number in the title" and "a capital city". You can also play with your own rule.
Does Bomb Timer keep running in the background?
Yes — it uses real timestamps, so even if the tab is hidden the time is accurate when you return.
Is there an alarm sound?
Yes, a short generated alarm plays at zero when the site sound is on. Nothing autoplays before you press Start.