Calm operator
Choose the player who can follow exact calls without improvising and can describe tactile information clearly.
BOMBANANA Roles
BOMBANANA requires exactly three monkeys because each role holds a different part of the solve. Blind operates the bomb, Mute reads the manual, and Deaf sees the bomb and bridges gestures into spoken information.
Role capability matrix
| Role | Can do | Cannot do | Primary job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Monkey | Hear teammates and touch the bomb | See the bomb, colors, or screens | Repeat and execute the final action |
| Mute Monkey | Read the bomb disposal manual and gesture | Speak the answer | Translate observed state into the manual result |
| Deaf Monkey | See the bomb, speak, and watch gestures | Hear teammates | Describe the panel and relay the Mute player's result |
The complete information loop
- 01
Deaf names the active module and describes only its raw visual state.
- 02
Blind adds tactile or audible information such as a Braille number or sounding control.
- 03
Mute finds the matching manual row and gestures one actionable result.
- 04
Deaf translates the gesture into a short spoken command.
- 05
Blind repeats the command, waits for confirmation, and operates the bomb.
Who should play each role?
Fast reader
Choose the player who scans tables quickly and can keep gestures consistent under time pressure.
Visual caller
Choose the clearest visual communicator, because this player names panels, colors, positions, and gestures.