BOMBANANA! Puzzle Modules: All 14 Modules Solved

Complete 14 Puzzle Modules Overview

In BOMBANANA!, defusing a bomb is an intense test of asymmetric communication. The 14 modules fall into two operational categories:

1. 11 Standard Logic Modules: Require observation from the Deaf Monkey, manual decoding by the Mute Monkey, and physical manipulation by the Blind Monkey.
2. 3 CHAOS Event Modules: Environmental hazards that suddenly trigger during a run to disorient the squad and overload the Blind Monkey.

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1. Wire & Cable Modules (Simple & Complex Wires)

Wire modules are the most common early-game challenge. Success depends on reporting the exact state before touching any shears:

Simple Wires (3 to 6 Wires)

• The Callout Protocol: Deaf Monkey calls: "[Wire Count] Wires: [Color 1], [Color 2]... [LED Indicator Color]".
• Standard Decision Rules (Mute Manual Reference):
  • 3 Wires:
    • If there are no Red wires $\rightarrow$ Cut the Second wire.
    • If the last wire is White and LED is Green $\rightarrow$ Cut the Last wire.
    • If there is more than one Blue wire $\rightarrow$ Cut the Last Blue wire.
    • Otherwise $\rightarrow$ Cut the Third wire.
  • 4 Wires:
    • If there is more than one Red wire and LED is Red $\rightarrow$ Cut the Last Red wire.
    • If the last wire is Yellow and there are no Red wires $\rightarrow$ Cut the First wire.
    • If there is exactly one Blue wire $\rightarrow$ Cut the First wire.
    • Otherwise $\rightarrow$ Cut the Second wire.
  • 5–6 Wires: Always count from top to bottom. If the LED flashes yellow, prioritize cutting the ground wire (striped yellow/black).

Complex Striped Wires

Complex modules feature striped wires with individual mini-LEDs and star symbols beneath each terminal. The Mute Monkey uses a Venn diagram in the manual:

• Wire has Red + Star: Cut only if serial number contains an odd digit.
• Wire has Blue + LED lit: Do not cut (high-voltage ground).
• Wire has No Color / Plain White: Cut if no LED is lit.

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2. Spatial & Coordinate Modules

The Maze Module

The maze is a grid where walls are invisible to the operative manipulating the movement toggle:

• Blind Monkey: Feels the Braille numeral at their current cell and observes the red position indicator light.
• Deaf Monkey: Sees the green exit light at the target destination.
• Mute Monkey: Has the full maze map in the manual.
• Navigation Protocol:
  1. Blind calls out start coordinates: "Position: Row 2, Column 3".
  2. Deaf calls out exit coordinates: "Exit: Row 5, Column 1".
  3. Mute charts the pathway and uses directional pointing gestures: [Up] -> [Right] -> [Right] -> [Down].
  4. Wall Collision Penalty: Hitting an invisible wall causes a strike and teleports the Blind Monkey back to the start position; the exit location remains fixed.

D-Pad & Directional Compass

• Deaf Monkey reports the target cardinal arrow displayed on the screen (North, East, South, West).
• Mute Monkey checks the rotation offset table (which shifts directions based on battery count).
• Blind Monkey taps the directional pad exactly once per confirmed signal.

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3. Symbolic & Memory Modules

Keypad & Ancient Glyphs

• Four buttons with arcane symbols appear on the module.
• Mute Monkey scans the six vertical columns of symbols in the manual.
• The squad must identify which single column contains all four symbols present on the bomb.
• Blind Monkey must press the buttons in order from top to bottom as they appear in that specific column, regardless of their physical positions on the keypad.

5-Stage Memory Module

Memory tests sequential recall across five progressive stages:

• Stage 1: Deaf reports displayed number $\rightarrow$ Mute gives position $\rightarrow$ Blind presses button and calls out both position and label aloud.
• Stages 2 to 5: The rule shifts between “press the button with the same label as Stage 1” and “press the button in the same position as Stage 2”.
• Golden Rule: Deaf Monkey or Mute Monkey must write down or track the label and position of every previous stage. One incorrect press resets the module to Stage 1!

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4. Analog & Gauge Modules

Pressure Dial & Steam Relief

• The dial needle continuously climbs toward the red hazard zone.
• Blind Monkey must hold the steam relief lever to vent pressure.
• Venting Rhythm: Hold for 2.5 seconds, then release. Holding too long freezes the valve, while failing to vent triggers a pressure overcharge detonation.

Status Pulses (Blinking Frequency)

• An LED blinks in rhythmic pulses.
• Deaf Monkey counts the number of flashes between 2-second pauses (e.g., 3 short flashes, 1 long flash).
• Mute matches the pulse code to a 2-digit confirmation code, which Blind enters via numeric thumbwheels.

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5. The 3 CHAOS Modules: Crisis Management

CHAOS modules do not have static puzzles; they are dynamic environmental hazards:

CHAOS Module	Hazard Trigger	Squad Threat	Immediate Action Protocol
CHAOS: Blackout	Sudden electrical short	Complete room darkness; Deaf Monkey loses vision	Blind Monkey immediately flips the overhead emergency flashlight toggle. All puzzle work pauses.
CHAOS: Siren Jammer	Blaring audio alarm	Deaf Monkey’s mic feed is drowned out; Blind cannot hear verbal calls	Switch 100% to Mute Monkey’s physical emote signals. Blind hands off controls until lever is pulled.
CHAOS: Turbulence	Van hits rough road / potholes	Violent shaking; cursor drifting	Blind Monkey releases all buttons. Touching wires during turbulence causes instant misclick strikes.

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5 Fatal Mistakes That Detonate Bombs

1. Blind Monkey Acting on Partial Info: Never cut a wire while Deaf Monkey is still mid-sentence calling out colors.
2. Perspective Inversion (My Left vs Your Left): Always use cardinal positions (Wire 1 at Top, Wire 4 at Bottom) rather than relative directions.
3. Deaf Looking Away from Mute: Deaf Monkey is the cognitive bridge. If Deaf stops watching Mute to stare at the bomb timer, the entire communication chain halts.
4. Skipping Repeat-Backs: Blind Monkey must repeat the instruction: "Cutting Wire 2, confirming" before executing.
5. Panic During CHAOS Events: When a blackout occurs, stop touching modules. Blindly clicking during a crisis causes the vast majority of squad wipes.