Two Rooms and a Boom

Two Rooms and a Boom
Save the president or blow him up!  Players are divided into two groups (the president’s or the bomb’s teams) and are randomly mixed into two different rooms.  Using deceit and negotiation, decide who to trust as each round hostages are exchanged until the final round reveals if the president survived.

Ages:8+

Playing Time:7-20 minutes

Players:6-30

Additional Info:

  • Can be modified into other themes: Harry Potter and Voldemort, Thanos and the Infinity Stones, etc.
  • Additional characters can be added in later rounds with their own objectives.
  • Gameplay is best when there are more players.
  • There is also a timer app to help with hostage numbers and timed rounds.

Players Also Liked:

  • One Night Ultimate Werewolf - Also uses lying and negotiation to decide who is on your team
  • Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space - Also don’t know who is on your team

21st Century Game Skills
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Problem Solving
Game Type
Bluffing
Negotiation
Party