
Pass the Bomb : Runner
Drop the bomb, and it's all over. Carry the ever-burning fuse and push forward, maintaining a fragile balance as you overcome dangerous terrain and obstacles. Even the smallest mistake can lead to an explosion. Only those who endure to the end can finally pass the bomb.
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Game Introduction
Pass the Bomb : Runner is a hardcore balance action game where you adjust your arm angle and the bomb’s height to maintain its center of gravity, avoid a variety of obstacles, and push forward endlessly.

How to play
A key / ← arrow key: Raise arm
D key / → arrow keys: Lower arm
Left Mouse Click: Catch the Bomb
Short presses of the key will cause weak arm movement.
The longer you hold, the more acceleration you will get, making your arm go up or down faster.
When you drop the bomb, you can click it to catch it again.
[Arm strength system]
The more you move your arm, the weaker it becomes.
As time passes, your arm lowers automatically at an increasing speed, making it harder to maintain balance.
When you reach a save statue, your arm strength is restored.
[Speed change according to center of gravity]
The player's movement speed changes depending on the location of the bomb.
If you raise the bomb → the speed will slow down
If you drop the bomb → the speed increases
[Burning wick]
When all the wicks on the rim burn out, the bomb explodes.
When you reach a save statue, the burned wick will be restored.
But you can't stop until you reach a save statue.
[Avoiding risks and obstacles]
You must control your speed and adjust the height of the bomb to avoid various obstacles.
Obstacles explode when they touch the player or bomb.
If a bomb falls under your feet or passes over your head, it will explode.
A moment's mistake can lead to an explosion.
[Catch the Bomb]
If you drop the bomb, you can click it with your mouse to catch it again.
The bomb becomes catchable as soon as the “Catch the Bomb” UI appears.
If you catch it before it explodes, you can resume from the exact spot where you dropped it.
[Difficulty Selection]
Easy / Medium / Hard
Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels. Each difficulty adjusts various gameplay
elements—such as the timing window for catching bombs, the rate at which arm strength decreases,
and the timing required to counteract the wind—providing a distinct gameplay experience and overall challenge.
Survive to the end with your quick reflexes and focus amidst various hazards and unpredictable obstacles.
And at the end of the journey, hand over the bomb.
Five stages await you.
Explore a variety of environments including Plains, Forest, Cave, Snowfield, and Dungeon.
Each stage features its own unique background music,
enhancing immersion alongside a variety of sound effects.
Warning: No checkpoints.