Monkey Bomb Tag Glossary
Every term you need to know — explained simply.
Bananas
The in-game currency earned by playing rounds. Win = ~40 Bananas, Loss = ~15 Bananas. Used to buy Cases for cosmetics. See Banana Farming Guide.
Bomb Timer
The countdown clock on the bomb. Usually 15-30 seconds. When it hits zero, whoever holds the bomb is eliminated. Practice with our Bomb Timer tool.
Cases
Loot boxes purchased with Bananas. Each case contains cosmetic items (Tails, Bomb Skins, Effects, Emotes) with varying rarity. See Best Cases for recommendations.
Classic Mode
The standard game mode. 16 players, one bomb, last monkey standing wins. ~8 games per hour.
Codes
Promotional codes released by developers for free Bananas and rewards. Redeem at the Codes Chest in the lobby. See all active codes.
Cosmetics
Visual customization items including Tails, Bomb Skins, Effects and Emotes. Obtained through Cases. See full cosmetics catalog.
Duels
1v1 game mode. Shorter rounds, faster games (~12/hr), best for Banana farming. See Duels strategy.
Effects
Visual effects applied to your character. Obtained from the Effects Case. Purely cosmetic — no gameplay impact.
Emotes
Animations your character can perform. Obtained from the Emote Case. Purely cosmetic.
Epic
Second-highest rarity tier (purple). Above Rare, below Legendary. Moderate drop rate from most cases.
Legendary
Highest rarity tier (gold/amber). Very low drop rate. The most sought-after items. Void Crate has the best Legendary rates.
Lava Mode
Special round variant where the floor becomes lava. Stay on platforms and use wall jumps to survive.
Ranked Mode
Competitive mode with a ranking system. Games are slower (~6/hr) but reward competitive players. Lower Banana rate than Duels.
Tag
To touch another player while holding the bomb, passing it to them. The core mechanic of the game.
Tails
Cosmetic tail items for your monkey character. Obtained from Tails Case and Void Crate. Ranked by rarity and appearance. See Best Tails.
Tier List
A ranking system from S (best) to D (worst) for items like cases, tails and cosmetics. See our complete tier list.
Void Crate
The most expensive case at 500 Bananas. Has the best drop rates for Epic and Legendary items. See case comparison.
Wall Jump
Jump toward a wall and press jump again on contact to bounce off. Essential skill for evading the bomb carrier. Can be chained multiple times.
Weekly Quests
Special challenges that reset each week. Completing them gives bonus Bananas on top of normal round earnings.