Word games / TABLE BANDIT
Categories Bomb
Give a fresh answer in the category and pass before the hidden timer expires.
A good fit for: A quick-thinking group comfortable with a little time pressure.
OPEN THE RULEBOOK
How to play Categories Bomb
Step 1
Read the category. Say an answer that has not been used this round.
Example: For Animals, say “tiger.” The next player must choose a different animal.
Step 2
The host presses Pass as each player answers. The timer is unpredictable.
Example: Tap Pass after your answer. Keep going without waiting for the timer to show.
Step 3
Whoever holds the turn when it bursts loses one life. Everyone starts with three.
Example: If it bursts during Alex’s turn, Alex loses one of their three lives.
Good to know
Can I repeat an earlier answer?
Give a fresh answer in the category that has not been used in this round. The host presses Pass after each valid answer.
Why can’t I see the countdown?
The timer is hidden and unpredictable. Whoever has the turn when it bursts loses one life; everyone starts with three.
Bring your friends
Create a room with your name and share its invite link or code. Friends join from their own phones or laptops. If you are apart, use a separate voice or video call; Table Bandit does not provide voice chat. One shared laptop is another option when you can keep private cards and answers hidden from the right players.
You can open a room alone to prepare. Start when the group is ready; if someone joins later, the host can restart with everyone. Use the game’s normal turn controls to finish a match, or New round for a fresh start. Add score records a round winner when you want to keep score.
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