# Them Bombs: co-op board game

> You, your friends and a ticking bomb! Cooperative game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yellow Dot
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 5,158,374
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (135,452 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-01
- **First published:** 2017-04-13
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP)
- **Website:** [https://thembombs.com](https://thembombs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://thembombs.com/privacy](http://thembombs.com/privacy)

## Description

**Them Bombs: Co-Op Board Game** immerses you and your friends in an adrenaline-pumping cooperative experience. Receive a tense text message from Dr TiNT and race against time to defuse a ticking bomb using only your words. One player acts as the Unlikely Hero, viewing the bomb and making strategic choices like cutting wires or adjusting controls, while the rest form the Expert Team, consulting a bomb defusal manual without seeing the bomb itself. Communication is key as you work together verbally, just like radio operators, to dismantle the explosive threat.

This game tests your teamwork and communication skills under pressure — with only two minutes to save lives, every second counts. The unique gameplay creates an engaging and thrilling atmosphere that might even lead to shouting matches and laughs among friends. Plus, in-app purchases unlock additional game items and features to deepen your bomb-defusal adventures. Perfect for cooperative play nights, Them Bombs challenges you to stay calm, focused, and collaborative.

## Rankings

- #23,636 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Them Bombs for its fun, social co-op gameplay with friends and for being a solid, engaging game. Many users call it great or amazing and specifically note it’s enjoyable for long-distance play. A common wish is for more modules or content to extend gameplay. The main drawbacks mentioned are frequent ads, with several reviewers noting the ad load diminishes the experience. Some complaints about the learning curve or onboarding appear, but the core co-op experience remains appealing.

### Pros

- Fun to play with friends / strong co-op experience
- Overall great / amazing game quality
- Good for long-distance players / couples

### Cons

- Frequent ads / intrusive advertising

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yellowdot.ThemBombsGP)