beat the fuse · scatter the words
A random letter and category are drawn. Type every word you can think of that fits the category and starts with the letter (3+ letters) before the bomb blows. In Pass & Play, players who write the same word all score zero — originality wins!
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Word Bomb
casualWord Bomb is a free online Scattergories-style word race. Beat the burning fuse, lock in words that fit the letter and category, chase a solo high score, or pass the device for Pass & Play with duplicate-word penalties.
How to play
Setup — choose Solo or Pass & Play (2–6 named players), pick a 30/60/90s fuse, then hit Light the Fuse. The draw — the letter tile slot-rolls and slams down, then the category flips in (Scattergories-style letter set, no impossible Q/X/Z). The round — after 3-2-1-GO, the fuse burns down the SVG wire with live sparks, the bomb wobbles harder as time runs out, and the last 10 seconds tick red. Type words and press Enter: they must start with the letter and be 3+ characters; longer words score more (10 + 3 per letter). BOOM! — white flash, screen shake, shockwave, shrapnel, smoke, and a synthesized explosion, then results. Results — solo shows score plus saved high score; Pass & Play ranks everyone, zeroes out duplicate words across players, and crowns the winner with confetti, a fanfare, and the clapping crowd sound.
Tips
- Solo races the fuse for a personal best; Pass & Play supports 2–6 named players on one device.
- Pick a 30s, 60s, or 90s fuse before you Light the Fuse.
- Words must start with the drawn letter and be at least 3 characters — longer answers score 10 + 3 per letter.
- In Pass & Play, matching answers across players score zero — originality wins.
- Toggle sound with the mute button; high score and player names save in your browser.
FAQ
- How do I play Word Bomb?
- Setup — choose Solo or Pass & Play (2–6 named players), pick a 30/60/90s fuse, then hit Light the Fuse. The draw — the letter tile slot-rolls and slams down, then the category flips in (Scattergories-style letter set, no impossible Q/X/Z). The round — after 3-2-1-GO, the fuse burns down the SVG wire with live sparks, the bomb wobbles harder as time runs out, and the last 10 seconds tick red. Type words and press Enter: they must start with the letter and be 3+ characters; longer words score more (10 + 3 per letter). BOOM! — white flash, screen shake, shockwave, shrapnel, smoke, and a synthesized explosion, then results. Results — solo shows score plus saved high score; Pass & Play ranks everyone, zeroes out duplicate words across players, and crowns the winner with confetti, a fanfare, and the clapping crowd sound.
- Is Word Bomb free to play?
- Yes. Word Bomb runs free in your browser on minigames4u — no download or account required.
- Any tips for Word Bomb?
- Solo races the fuse for a personal best; Pass & Play supports 2–6 named players on one device. Pick a 30s, 60s, or 90s fuse before you Light the Fuse. Words must start with the drawn letter and be at least 3 characters — longer answers score 10 + 3 per letter. In Pass & Play, matching answers across players score zero — originality wins. Toggle sound with the mute button; high score and player names save in your browser.
