Quiz & Arcade Games

Pass the Bomb 💣

Free Pass the Bomb classroom game. A challenge appears, a secret countdown ticks — answer it before the bomb EXPLODES! The most viral classroom game you'll play this year.

Why teachers use it

Use pass the bomb 💣 instantly in class

Pass the Bomb creates time-pressure recall in any subject. A challenge appears on screen and a secret countdown ticks — students must answer before the bomb explodes. The drama makes even reluctant learners want to join in.

Popular classroom uses

Add adrenaline to vocabulary and keyword rounds
Run fast-paced revision races across any subject
Use as a high-energy lesson starter or plenary

Where pass the bomb 💣 fits in your lessons

Pass the Bomb 💣 is a free, no-login quiz & arcade games tool you can use straight away in class. It works well for retrieval practice, lesson starters, whole-class revision, and runs in any browser on your classroom display, laptop or a student device.

Great for

retrieval practice
lesson starters
whole-class revision
plenary games
PE lessons
warm-up stations

Use it during

do-now tasks
mid-lesson checks
plenary reviews
independent practice
plenary wrap-up

What teachers like about it

Built to be quick, clear and classroom-friendly so you can get on with teaching.

Keeps timing visible to everyone, which helps pacing and encourages student independence.

Handles whole-class questioning and scoring without needing a separate quiz platform.

It is quick to launch, so you can use pass the bomb 💣 the moment you need it in a lesson.

It works on classroom computers, laptops, tablets and phones without any installation.

Part of our whole-class quiz games and retrieval practice toolkit

One-screen games that bring energy to retrieval practice, plenaries and lesson starters — no student logins needed.

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Pass the Bomb 💣 FAQ

Answers for teachers looking for a fast, reliable classroom-friendly version of this tool.

How does Pass the Bomb work?

A question or challenge appears and a hidden timer counts down. The current player must answer before the bomb goes off.

Can I add my own questions?

Yes. Enter any set of challenges, vocabulary or prompts to match your current topic.

Is it too intense for some classes?

You can adjust the timer range to make it calmer or more challenging depending on your group.

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Read how teachers use this format

Practical ideas and routines from our blog showing where this tool fits in real lessons.

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