Bloon Trap

Bloon Trap places a trap on the track that instantly destroys any non-MOAB Bloon that enters, up to 500 RBE (530 with Big Traps). When full, you collect it for cash, and outside income-restricted modes the trap pays 100% more than popping those Bloons normally. The Engineer then needs a short cooldown to place a new trap. Traps cannot catch MOAB-class Bloons, and only catch Camo if the Engineer had Camo detection when the trap was placed.

When to buy it

Bloon Trap is an income and defense tower in one. It is most effective between rounds 34 and 60, because from round 61 onward each Bloon gives much less cash.

• 0-1-4 or 0-2-4 is the standard. Larger Service Area lets you move the trap away from the nailgun (which would otherwise steal pops) and auto-collects it.
• 2-0-4 refreshes traps faster but loses the repositioning.
• Monkey Town and other cash-per-pop buffs multiply its value.

In CHIMPS

In CHIMPS and Deflation, traps only give the cash those Bloons would have given if popped normally. The bonus disappears, and the trap is a weak defense compared with other towers. Skip it there.

Is it worth it?

In standard games and Boss Events with income, yes, it is one of the best mid-game money makers. In CHIMPS, no.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bloon Trap work in CHIMPS?

It catches Bloons, but only pays normal pop cash, so it loses the income bonus that makes it worth buying.

How much does Bloon Trap cost?

$3,600 on Medium. Every difficulty's price is on this page.

What is the best crosspath for Bloon Trap?

0-1-4 or 0-2-4, so you can reposition the trap and have it auto-collect.