Pass or Die Guide: How a round works
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OverviewPass or Die puts up to 20 players in a circle with one ticking bomb — when your turn comes, pass it or get blown out of the round. The last player still standing wins. This guide covers how the game works, how to use powers, how to earn coins, and how to chase the win badges.
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How a round works
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A round starts with one player holding the bomb. Players take turns in a circle, and each time the bomb lands in your hands you have a limited window to pass it to the next player. The last person left holding it when it goes off is eliminated. This repeats until only one player remains — that player wins.
- Wait for your turn the bomb travels around the circle and will reach you in order.
- Pass immediately as soon as the bomb is in your hands, get rid of it before time runs out.
- Survive to the end each player who gets blown up is out, so your only job is to still be there when everyone else is gone.
What powers do
TipsDuring a round you can use powers that affect how the bomb moves. A power can change where the bomb goes next or alter the time left on the fuse.
- Powers are available during a live round.
- Some powers change the bomb's destination, letting you skip or redirect it.
- Others affect the timer, which changes the pressure on whoever is holding the bomb.
Earning and spending coins
TableEvery round you survive earns you coins. Those coins buy skins and animations that change how your avatar looks in the game. Nothing you buy affects whether you win or lose — it is all appearance.
| Free players | earn coins at the standard rate every round they survive. |
| Premium players | earn 50 % more coins per round, reaching cosmetics faster. |
| Skins | avatar looks purchased with coins, no gameplay effect. |
| Animations | movement styles purchased with coins, no gameplay effect. |
Playing with friends
CheckThe game supports inviting friends so you can share a lobby. With 20 players in each circle there is plenty of room for a group.
- Use the in-game invite feature to bring friends into your session.
- A full circle holds 20 players, so a large group can join the same round.
Win badges and long-term goals
TipsThere are eight badges tied to wins. The first just asks you to play at all; the rest track cumulative victories.
- Welcome badge — play the game once.
- 1 win — claim your first victory.
- 10 wins.
- 25 wins.
- 50 wins.
- 100 wins.
- 500 wins.
- 1,000 wins — the top badge.
Glossary
Glossary- Bomb
- The object passed around the circle that eliminates whoever holds it when it explodes.
- Turn
- The moment in the rotation when the bomb is in your hands and you must act.
- Power
- A special ability usable during a round that can change where the bomb goes or how long the fuse has left.
- Coins
- In-game currency earned by surviving rounds, spent on skins and animations.
- Skin
- A cosmetic item bought with coins that changes how your avatar looks, with no effect on gameplay.
- Win badge
- A Roblox achievement awarded at specific victory milestones from 1 win up to 1,000 wins.
Common questions
FAQDo I need to spend Robux to enjoy the game?
No — free players can do everything in the game. Premium membership only adds a 50 % coin bonus per round, which gets you cosmetics faster but has no effect on winning or losing.
Where can I check which badges I have already earned?
Open the game's page on Roblox and select the Badges tab. It shows every badge alongside which ones you have collected and which you still need.
Can I play with friends rather than strangers?
Yes, the game has an invite feature so you can bring friends into your session. Each circle fits up to 20 players, leaving room for a group.
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