Kaboom Buddies — Light the fuse. Find an exit. Steal the last laugh.
Kaboom Buddies turns a colorful 3D arena into a battle of timing, traps and narrow escapes. Play with up to eight players, or add bots for a solo warm-up. Break crates with cross-shaped explosions, collect power-ups and keep an escape route open: your own bombs are just as dangerous as everyone else's. A three-second fuse gives you time to move, but a chain reaction can change the plan. Gloves let you carry and throw bombs over obstacles; a direct landing briefly stuns a rival. Purple rubber bombs bounce off obstacles when rolling, while shields visibly protect their owner. Choose a beach, volcano, cloud or city-night arena, adjust its size, and play free-for-all or teams. The host can switch individual power-ups on or off and choose Revenge Bomber, Ghost mode or no afterlife. With Revenge Bomber, getting knocked out sends you to the edge, where you can still throw bombs into the fight. Optional voice and video chat, a big-screen view and a broadcast layout keep the whole group involved.
Kaboom Buddies is a free online party game for 1+ players — no download, no sign-up. It runs in any browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
How to Play Kaboom Buddies
- Gather your crew — Invite friends with the room link, or add bots when playing alone. The host chooses the arena, its size, teams and the enabled power-ups.
- Plant and escape — Move with WASD or the arrow keys and place a bomb with Space. Touch controls are available on mobile. Get around a corner before the three-second fuse runs out; flames can trigger other bombs.
- Grab an advantage — Break crates to reveal upgrades. With gloves, use E to pick up a nearby bomb and E again to throw it over obstacles. Landing on a player briefly stuns them; purple rubber bombs can bounce along lanes.
- Win the showdown — Be the last surviving player or team to take the round. Reach the host's target of 1, 3 or 5 round wins. If enabled, sudden death closes the arena, and Revenge Bomber or Ghost mode gives eliminated players another role.
Features
- Up to 8 players, with bots for solo practice
- Four arena themes, adjustable sizes and team battles
- Throwing gloves, rubber bombs, shields and individually selectable power-ups
- Revenge Bomber, Ghost mode, big-screen and broadcast views
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play alone or with friends?
Both. Invite friends for a battle with up to eight players, or add bots to fill the arena. A solo host needs at least one bot to start. The host can add up to six bots.
How do throwing and rubber bombs work?
Collect gloves, then press E near a bomb to carry it. Press E again to throw it over crates or pillars. Its fuse keeps burning while you carry it. A landing can briefly stun a player. The rubber power-up changes your new bombs into purple bouncing bombs; kicked or thrown rubber bombs keep rolling and rebound from obstacles.
What happens when I get eliminated?
The host chooses the afterlife setting. Revenge Bomber lets you throw bombs from outside the arena, Ghost mode provides a different way to stay involved, and Off means you watch the rest of the round. The next round brings everyone back.
Do I need an app, a camera or a powerful computer?
Play in your browser without installing an app. Voice and video chat are optional. Keyboard and touch controls are supported, and settings include a manual low-graphics mode for lighter rendering. Performance still depends on your device and browser.
About the Developer & Support
Kaboom Buddies is developed and operated by GameBuddies.io, an independent browser party-game platform. Every game on the platform is free to play, runs directly in your browser, and gets regular updates.
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