89

Bomb Busters is a cooperative deduction game where players work together to defuse bombs by deducing and cutting unseen wires of different values. Players face various missions and scenarios, relying on limited communication, memory, and strategic thinking under time pressure to succeed.

89

The Verdict

based on 18 reviews

Positive 0%
Engaging cooperative deduction puzzles
High replayability through 66 scenarios
Tense, exciting, yet family-friendly fun
Easy to learn with simple rules
Fosters strong teamwork and engagement
Less ideal with fewer than four players
Theme feels superficial at times
Initial setup can be lengthy
Not for players who dislike deduction
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Wargamer, Mollie RussellArticle

Bomb Busters is an addictively simple co-op deduction game praised for its tense, surprising, and replayable missions. Its evolving legacy elements constantly innovate, making it an exceptional experience despite a minor theme-mechanic mismatch.

100
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GamesRadar+Article

GamesRadar+ highly praises Bomb Busters as an award-winning cooperative deduction game, noting its easy-to-understand rules, engaging scenarios, and ability to create a tense yet enjoyable experience for players.

95
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Shelf GamerArticle

The reviewer declares 'Bomb Busters' their new favorite cooperative deduction game, praising its challenging, addictive, and highly replayable gameplay, and excellent learning progression through missions. Despite a minor complaint about setup time, they find it impressive and superior to previous gold standards.

95
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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

The Game Boy Geek provides a brief 30-second review of the physical board game Bomb Busters, enthusiastically stating he loves the game and would actively seek to play it.

90
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Board Gaming Ramblings, Board Gaming RamblingsVideo

The reviewer initially disliked Bomb Busters but grew to consider it potentially their favorite non-campaign cooperative game. They highly praise its clever core puzzle, replayability, and engaging deduction experience, despite some initial frustration.

90
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Rahdo Runs Through, RahdoVideo

Rahdo praises Bomb Busters for its clever deduction puzzle, enjoying the evolving twists and mini-missions. However, he notes that the game is better experienced with more players, as a two-player game requires controlling multiple roles, making it less ideal.

90
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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

The reviewer highly recommends Bomb Busters as an excellent cooperative deduction game, highlighting its engaging puzzles, strong sense of teamwork, and high replayability. It shines brightest with 4-5 players.

90
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Meeple and the MooseArticle

Bomb Busters offers a fresh, engaging cooperative deduction experience, evolving from simple tutorials into a magical game where players learn to infer information from each other. Despite minor setup tedium and an easy start, its rich content and clever twists make it a blast for fans of tense logical puzzles.

90
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Meeple Mountain, Andrew LynchArticle

Bomb Busters is a tense, fun, cooperative deduction game that thrives on its varied scenarios and the balance between logic and educated guesses. It provides an engaging experience that avoids the dryness of some deduction titles, especially shining with four or more players.

90
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Board Game Gumbo, BJ from Board Game GumboArticle

The reviewer found Bomb Busters, a cooperative bomb defusal deduction game, to be as good as its reputation from Spiel, highlighting its depth beyond simple 'Cooperative Go Fish' comparisons. They enjoyed its focus on deduction and expressed eagerness to play it again.

90
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The GuardianArticleTop List

Experts highly recommend Bomb Busters as the best overall family game, praising its cooperative deduction gameplay. Players work together to defuse a bomb by cutting wires with limited communication, offering escalating difficulty and fun missions.

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

The reviewer highly recommends Bomb Busters as an outstanding cooperative deduction game, praising its tense limited communication and clever campaign structure. They highlight its accessibility, replayability, and engaging teamwork challenges, making it a memorable experience for 2-5 players.

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