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Boom! was a high-energy game show that aired on FOX during the summer of 2015. Hosted by comedian Tom Papa, the show featured teams of three contestants who had to defuse bombs by answering trivia questions correctly. Each episode comprised of three rounds, with one team being eliminated after each round.

The show opened with a bang, literally. A giant bomb filled with confetti would explode, revealing the three teams of contestants. The teams had members from various backgrounds, often including friends, family members or co-workers. This added to the fun and competitive atmosphere of the show.

Each round began with a suspenseful countdown, as the teams had to answer trivia questions correctly to earn the right to cut wires on a bomb. The questions were a mix of general knowledge and pop culture, covering topics ranging from history to music, and everything in between. The contestants had to be quick and accurate, as there was limited time to defuse the bombs before they exploded.

In round one, the teams had to answer multiple-choice questions to earn the right to cut a wire on a bomb. If they answered correctly, they could choose a wire to cut. However, some wires were safe, while others would cause the bomb to beep faster, bringing it closer to an explosion. The teams had to choose carefully and work together to defuse the bomb before the time ran out.

Round two was similar to round one, except the questions were harder and there were more wires to choose from. In this round, the teams had to choose two wires to cut in each round. Again, the teams had to communicate effectively and work together to defuse the bombs before they exploded.

The final round was the most challenging. The remaining two teams had to defuse a bomb each, with the questions being the most difficult of all. The team that defused their bomb first won the game and moved on to the bonus round. However, if neither team defused their bomb before the time ran out, the team with the most cut wires would win.

The bonus round was the most exciting part of the show, as the winning team had the chance to win up to $1 million. To do so, they had to defuse the final bomb, which had 10 wires to choose from. To make it even more challenging, the trivia questions in this round were timed and increased in difficulty as they went along. The team had to work quickly and accurately to defuse the bomb and win the money.

Throughout the show, Tom Papa kept the energy high and the audience engaged with his quick wit and humor. He often interacted with the contestants and the audience, adding to the entertainment value of the show. The set design added to the excitement, with the bombs and wires looking incredibly realistic and the set resembling a workshop filled with gadgets and gizmos.

Boom! was a fast-paced and entertaining show that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. The combination of trivia questions and bomb defusing added a unique twist to the game show genre, making it stand out from other shows. Although it only aired for one season, it was a memorable and enjoyable summer series.