Boombala: draw or stay
A fast, tense card game for 2–8 players. Every card grows your score, but if the same number comes up twice… boom! Play with friends over voice and video and share every explosion.
By playing you accept the terms of use; see the privacy policy.
How to play
- On your turn, draw a card or stay.
- The number cards you draw (0–12) add to your round score.
- If the same number shows up in your hand a second time you bust and score nothing that round.
- Stay and your round score is banked. Collect 7 different numbers for a 15-point bonus.
- The first to reach the target score (100, 200 or 300) wins.
Special cards
- Freeze: closes a player's round (yours included) at their current score.
- Three More: makes a player draw 3 cards in a row.
- Second Chance: forgives one repeat and saves you from busting.
- x2 doubles your round total; +2 … +10 bonuses add to your score and never bust you.
When hosting you can change how many action cards are in the deck and the target score: play "Pure luck" with no special cards, or "Chaos" with plenty.
Prefer tile games? Okey with voice chat and 101 okey are here too.
Why Boombala?
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Voice chat
Talk to everyone at the table with one tap. No separate app or Discord needed: turn on your mic and keep playing.
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Video (webcam) games
Turn on your camera and your face appears at your seat. Play face to face with friends, as if you shared the same table.
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Join instantly with an invite link
Send the table's link over WhatsApp. Your friend sits down with just a nickname, no account needed.
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Start right away with bots
Bots take the empty seats, so you can play alone without waiting. If someone leaves, a bot takes over and the game goes on.
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No download, any device
Phone, tablet or computer: open it in your browser and play. On phones your tiles sit on a flat rack along the bottom of the screen.
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Completely free
No chips to buy, no ads to watch, no deposits. Just your friends and the game.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Boombala?
On your turn you draw a card or stay. The numbers you draw add to your score, but if the same number comes up a second time you bust and score nothing that round. Collecting 7 different numbers earns a 15-point bonus. The first to reach the target score wins.
How many players can play Boombala?
Between 2 and 8. If friends are missing, bots sit at the table.
What do the action cards do?
Freeze closes a player's round at their current score, Three More makes a player draw 3 cards in a row, and Second Chance forgives one repeat so you don't bust. x2 doubles your round total and +2…+10 bonuses add to your score.
Can we play with voice and video?
Yes. Everyone at the table can turn on their microphone and camera, so you share every near miss and every boom live.
Try your luck
By playing you accept the terms of use; see the privacy policy.