Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boomber free?

Yes. There's no purchase, no premium currency, and no paywalled mode, map, or character. Everything on this site is playable the moment you open it.

Is Boomber the same as Bomberman?

No. Boomber is an independently built Bomberman-style arcade game, inspired by the same grid-arena, bomb-and-power-up genre, but it isn't Bomberman, isn't published by Konami, and doesn't use that series' characters or artwork.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Solo mode needs nothing at all, and online multiplayer only asks for a nickname, which is saved locally in your browser so you don't retype it each time.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Boomber runs entirely in your browser. If you play often, you can optionally install it to your home screen or desktop through your browser's "Install" option, but that's a shortcut, not a requirement.

How do I play with friends?

Create a room from the Play Online menu, then use the lobby's "Copy invite link" button to get a link that drops anyone who opens it straight into your room. See Play with friends for details.

Does Boomber work on mobile?

Yes. It detects touch devices automatically and switches to an on-screen d-pad plus action buttons. See the mobile page for details.

What happens if I get disconnected mid-round?

Boomber tries to reconnect automatically and picks your seat back up if it succeeds. If reconnection fails entirely, you'll see a clear disconnected message rather than a silent freeze.

Can I play offline?

Solo mode against bots keeps working offline once the game has loaded at least once, since the core client is cached locally. Online multiplayer needs a live connection, since it's a real-time match against other people.

Can I build my own map?

Yes, there's a built-in map editor. When you're happy with a layout, Share gives you a link you can send to anyone — opening it loads your map directly, ready to play or edit.

Is there a way to report a bug?

Boomber is a small, independently run project without a dedicated support desk yet — if something's clearly broken, the most useful thing is noting exactly what you were doing when it happened.