Tradesman Bombs

Original edition + Signed King of Site (KoS) Edition + Deluxe Toolbox edition

Welcome to Tradesman Bombs, where the job budget is tighter than a rusted bolt and the Foreman's patience is lower than the battery on a cordless drill at 4:00 PM on a Friday.

 In this game, your reputation has less structural integrity than a load-bearing wall made of drywall and 'good intentions.

One wrong move will have you kicked off the job faster than a homeowner, who thinks watching a YouTube DIY tutorial is the same thing as a master builder’s license.

 In this world, your reputation is more fragile than a "fixed" leaking pipe held together by prayers and duct tape, and one wrong move will have you kicked off-site faster than a DIY "expert" who watched one too many YouTube tutorials.

 We’ve all been there—life on the tools is a constant barrage of unexpected explosions, scope creep, and the dreaded Friday afternoon rush.

 But hey, don't worry! Tradesman Bombs isn't about finishing the job on time or under budget, because let's be real, that's impossible. It’s about laughing in the face of the carnage, sabotaging your mates, and embracing the absolute shambles of a project gone wrong.

 So, grab your crew, hide your contraband, and get ready for a game where the only thing louder than the site radio is the laughter coming from the table.

Warning: In the world of Tradesman Bombs, the only thing more explosive than a DIY gas line repair is your sense of humour. Just remember, getting fired is always on the table, and your career is currently hanging by a single, frayed copper wire that’s definitely not up to code."

 Let the worksite anarchy begin!

Who are we?

Hi! We’re the team behind Corporate Bombs, the group of "disgruntled employees" who first brought you the therapeutic joy of sabotaging your cubicle neighbour.

But now, it’s time to trade the neckties and backpacks for steel-caps and hi-vis. We’ve pivoted from the corporate classroom to the worksite, because we believe that everyone, from the veteran sparky to the apprentice who just locked the keys in the truck, deserves a way to embrace the absolute carnage of a job gone south.

 Our mission remains the same: to bring genuine, explosive fun to your table.

 We want you to laugh in the face of "Scope Creep," weaponize your "Ass Saving" safety vest, and remember that on the tools, just like in the game, all you really need is a "New Job" card to survive the foreman’s warpath.

 We’re excited for you to join our crew in bringing this delightfully ruthless worksite anarchy to life!

Goal of the game:

The goal of the game is to be the last player remaining in the game.

All players must play a card from their hand, then draw a card from the card pile.

If a player draws a ‘Your Fired’ card, they are out of the game unless they have a ‘New Job’ card.

The Tradesman Bombs Deck

Each deck is packed with 56 high-stakes opportunities for Tradesman advancement (or total DIY collapse). Your standard-issue kit includes:

  • 'You're Fired': The dreaded pink slip. It’s the ultimate "it wasn't me" moment. Hold onto this tactical nuke until your mate makes a mistake, then drop it like a load of bricks on their career.

  • 'New Job': The ultimate Get Out of Jail Free card. Think of this as a fresh set of references and a clean hi-vis vest. When the axe falls, you simply move to a different site while the rest of the crew deals with the wreckage.

  • 'Ass Saving': The Safety Vest of Invincibility. If the foreman can't see you through the neon glare, he can’t blame you for the hole in the drywall. It’s the art of being invisible when the proverbial hits the fan.

  • 'Weekend DIY Project': Pure Scope Creep. What started as "just changing a lightbulb" has turned into a full kitchen gutting. Now everyone is losing time, money, and a card just to keep the project from collapsing.

  • 'Quick Patch Job': You watched a ten-minute YouTube tutorial and now you think you’re a master builder. Spoiler alert: you’re not. Sit down, rethink your life choices, and wait for a professional to fix your "artisan" mistakes.

  • 'Blame the Apprentice': Measuring twice and cutting once (for a change).

  •  'Unforeseen Obstacle': You’ve managed to overload the entire street’s grid while trying to install a smart-fridge. There’s smoke coming from the toaster and your insurance premium just tripled.

  •  'Budget Overrun': The quote totally made sense, until the work started.

  •  'Cowboy': The shonkiest operator on the site. You’ve done such a dodgy job that the whole project has to do a 180-degree turn.

  •  'Cash Job': Money talks. No receipts, no worries! Pad your wallet.

  • 'Stop Work': Union’s here! Or maybe it’s just raining. Either way, the tools are down.

  • 'Worksite Bully': The guy who wants a coffee and "borrows" your hammer and never brings it back.

Warning: In the world of Tradesman Bombs, the only thing more explosive than a DIY gas connection is your sense of humour. Just remember, a total site shutdown is always a possibility, and your structural integrity is hanging by a single, over-tightened hex bolt.

Tradesman - Survival Guide

  • “She’ll be right”: It’s definitely not right. It’s held together by a prayer, a piece of chewing gum, and a heavy-duty coat of paint. But the hardware store just closed, and I’ve got a date with a cold beer in ten minutes.

  • "Trust me, I’m a professional”: I watched a 60-second YouTube tutorial this morning and I’m about 40% sure the house won’t fall down.

  • “I’ll be there first thing Monday”: See you Wednesday afternoon. Maybe Thursday.

  • “We’ll find a workaround”: I’m about to do something highly illegal that will definitely void your home insurance.

  • “Just gotta let it settle”: I’m hoping the weird smell and Leak disappears by the time you stop calling me.

  • “I’ve seen worse”: This is officially the biggest disaster I’ve encountered this year, but I don’t want you to cry before I give you the quote.

  • “You won’t even see it, once it’s painted”: It’s a total bodge job, and I’m counting on the painter to be better at his job that I am at mine.

  • “The apprentice did it”: I messed up, but I’m going to blame the 17-year-old who isn’t here to defend himself.

  • “I’m just around the corner”: I am currently in the hardware store checkout line, three suburbs away and I haven’t even bought the materials yet.