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The most EXPLOSIVE game of tic-tac-toe you’ll ever play!
Find three in a row without causing an explosion!
$19
Bombastic - $19
A MIND-BLOWING 5-minute game!
Find three in a row without causing an explosion!
Bombastic is a spicy, five-minute, travel-friendly game for two players. One player is Xs, and the other is Os — pretty standard so far. But what you don't know can hurt you. Nine chunky tiles are shuffled face down into a 3×3 grid — 4 of them Xs, 4 of them Os, and the last? A ticking, delicate bomb. Can you find your tiles without blowing up?
On your turn, either:
- Go for It — Show three tiles in a row. If they are yours, you win! If you show the bomb — BOOM! You lose! If you show any of your opponent's tiles, then you give them helpful information (whoops), but the tiles are placed back face down, and the game keeps going.
- Use one of two available action cards to help you peek at and rearrange tiles, staying one step ahead of your rival.
Only the cleverest player who uses the action cards wisely (and isn't afraid to take a chance here and there) will be able to win Bombastic!
Bombastic is part of Bitewing Games’ Travel Line. It comes packaged inside a clamshell case with a carabiner, making it easy to play with anyone, anywhere!
Why You'll Love It
It’s tic-tac-toe, but good!
Everybody is familiar with tic-tac-toe. It’s something that we’ve all played in many settings including at school, in the car, on a plane, at the restaurant, on the sand of the beach, and more. It’s quick and simple, and all you need is a surface to write on. The only problem… is that it is not very fun. Bombastic solves that problem — it retains all the best parts of tic-tac-toe (simple, quick, playable anywhere with anyone), and makes it EXPLOSIVELY FUN.
Because everyone already knows how to play tic-tac-toe, it’s easy to play with anyone, anywhere. Simply clip the carabiner onto your bag or toss the clamshell case into your purse and bust it out whenever. Bombastic can be taught in 30 seconds and played in under 5 minutes. In an instant you’ll dive straight into the tense fun of peeking at Xs and Os, swapping tiles, and pushing-your-luck to claim victory. It’s always funny to see a player’s schemes blow up in their face and satisfying to outfox your rival.
Another Layer to the Fun
Promo Cards
Get the two promo cards (available exclusively from Bitewing Games and select retailers) to enjoy two spicy action options. These cards are:
“Peek at 3. Opponent Shows 1 or 2 of these. If they show the bomb, you win.”
and
“Show 1. Secretly swap it with another 1.”
Upgrade Your Fun
PVC Cards
Upgrade your 11 action cards (includes the two promo cards) to PVC material. This material is waterproof and durable, allowing you to play Bombastic anywhere. This means that the entire game (except for the rulebook — which you won’t really need after your initial plays) is waterproof and playable on any surface without any worries during your travels.
How to Play, Playthroughs, Reviews
The brains behind the game
Creators
Robert Hovakimyan
Designer
Robert Hovakimyan is an Armenian boardgame designer based out of California. Robert emphasizes simplicity in his designs, favoring human interaction as the driver of variability and excitement instead of the rules. His best known designs include Moonrollers, Bebop, and Shuffle and Swing.
Brigette Indelicato
Graphic Design
Brigette has worked on many board game projects as both graphic designer and creative director. Some of her most notable works include Zoo Vadis, Spectral, War Chest, Art Decko, Curious Cargo, Bloom Town, and Twisty Tracks.