Item: Bomb Flip Puzzle
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

79/100

Bomb Flip Puzzle is a refreshing take on the logic puzzle genre, successfully blending the strategic deduction of Minesweeper with the rewarding progression of a rogue-lite. The core loop—flipping cards to find multipliers while avoiding the game-ending '0' bomb—is deceptively simple but grows increasingly tense as your coin count rises.

What sets this apart is the item system. Being able to buy 'Bomb Scanners' or other tools with your hard-earned coins adds a layer of strategy that standard tile-flippers lack. You aren't just guessing; you're managing resources to mitigate risk. The 'Advanced Memos' feature for veteran players is a great touch, and the overall indie charm of the presentation makes it a perfect 'one more round' mobile game.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 27 2025

Dinsun Review

If you’ve played Voltorb Flip in Pokémon HeartGold, you know exactly what this is. It’s a cloned mechanic, but to its credit, it’s a mechanic that works. The logic is sound, and there’s a genuine satisfaction in narrowing down exactly where a bomb is hiding based purely on the math. It’s honest gameplay—no flashy gimmicks, just you and a grid.

However, it lacks any sense of 'newness.' As a gamer who’s been around since the NES days, I find it hard to get excited about a game that could have been a calculator app in 1998. The visuals are bare-bones and the sound design is practically non-existent. It’s a good 'toilet game'—something to play for five minutes—but it doesn't have the legs for anything more serious.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Engaging logic-based gameplay
Quick rounds perfect for mobile
Satisfying sense of deduction

Directly unoriginal mechanics
Bland presentation
Becomes repetitive quickly

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; essentially zero load times.

Accessibility:

High contrast

Audience Fit

Buy if: You loved the Voltorb Flip mini-game and want a standalone version on your phone.

Skip if: You want original concepts or impressive visuals.

Similar Games:

Minesweeper
Picross
Voltorb Flip

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative veteran gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Cleared several high-difficulty boards

The Game

Available on: iPhone

1612179432

$2.99 4+★4.3 11 reviews

Author : Austin Jackson

Pubish Date : Mon Jul 03 2023

Last Update Date : Mon May 19 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.7Mon May 19 2025

#### Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where new installs were showing the tutorial after every launch (#221)
# What is Bomb Flip Puzzle?
Bomb Flip is a puzzle game with an element of chance. Bomb Flip takes inspiration games like Minesweeper, Picture Cross, and some retro handheld games.
# How to Play
Bomb Flip is a game in which you flip over cards to find numbers hidden beneath them. Under every card can be a 1, 2, 3, or Bomb (0).
The first number you flip over will give you that many Coins. From then on, the next number you find will multiply the total amount of Coins you've collected by that number.
If it's a 2, your total will be multiplied 2x.
If it's a 3, your total will be multiplied by 3x.
But if it's a Bomb, your total will be multiplied by 0. It's game over!
When a Bomb is flipped, you'll lose all the Coins you've collected in the current game.
If you find all the cards with a multiplier of 2 or greater, you win the game!
# Coins and Items
Coins can be spent on Items to make the game easier and more skillful.
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
# What is Bomb Flip Puzzle?
Bomb Flip is a puzzle game with an element of chance. Bomb Flip takes inspiration games like Minesweeper, Picture Cross, and some retro handheld games.
# How to Play
Bomb Flip is a game in which you flip over cards to find numbers hidden beneath them. Under every card can be a 1, 2, 3, or Bomb (0).
The first number you flip over will give you that many Coins. From then on, the next number you find will multiply the total amount of Coins you've collected by that number.
If it's a 2, your total will be multiplied 2x.
If it's a 3, your total will be multiplied by 3x.
But if it's a Bomb, your total will be multiplied by 0. It's game over!
When a Bomb is flipped, you'll lose all the Coins you've collected in the current game.
If you find all the cards with a multiplier of 2 or greater, you win the game!
# Coins and Items
Coins can be spent on Items to make the game easier and more skillful.

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 11 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Bomb Flip Puzzle is a game of logic and chance where you flip cards to uncover numbers (1, 2, or 3) that multiply your coin total. Finding a Bomb (0) ends the game and resets your coins. Inspired by Minesweeper and Picture Cross, the game challenges you to find all multipliers to win. Spend coins on helpful items like scanners to make your journey through the levels easier and more skillful.

Features

Minesweeper-inspired logic gameplay

Multiplier-based coin collection

Strategic item shop (Scanners, etc.)

Advanced Memo system for pro players

Clean, retro-inspired aesthetic

Tips

Using Items Effectively

Don't spend your coins immediately. Save up for a 'Bomb Scanner' when you are down to the last few cards and the risk of hitting a bomb is at its highest.

Promotion Videos

Bomb Flip Gameplay

Gameplays

Risk vs Reward

The first number gives you coins, but every subsequent number is a multiplier. Decide when to stop and collect your winnings before a bomb wipes out your progress.