Exploding Kittens: Party Pack

Exploding Kittens: Party Pack

AnimalsCard GameLicensed / AdaptedHumor
Players
2-10
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
5 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
15 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
7+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.1 / 5
Year
2017

About the game

Exploding Kittens: Party Pack bundles the original Exploding Kittens game with content from Imploding Kittens and the Exploding Kittens app into one stand-alone box for 2-10 players. Players draw cards until someone reveals an exploding kitten and is out, unless they've got the right cards to defuse or dodge it. Along the way, players peek at the deck, force opponents to draw extra cards, or shuffle things up to avoid a fiery fate. It's a fast, silly, and highly social game of luck and light strategy.

Hobbli's Notes

This is one of the easiest party games to get onto the table because the rules take about two minutes to explain and the humor lands with almost any crowd. The higher player count support in this Party Pack makes it a great pick for bigger gatherings. It's not a deep strategic game, but it doesn't try to be: the tension of drawing the next card is the whole point. A reliable, laugh-out-loud filler for game night.

What we like

  • Supports up to 10 players, making it ideal for large groups.
  • Extremely quick to teach and learn.
  • Combines content from multiple Exploding Kittens releases into one box.
  • Illustrated humor keeps the tone light and approachable.

Keep in mind

  • Luck plays a bigger role than strategy.
  • Player elimination means eliminated players wait out the round.
  • Repeated plays can feel similar since the core loop doesn't change much.

Who it's for

Great for families, casual groups, and parties of up to 10 players ages 7 and up who want a quick, silly game.

Mechanics

Hand ManagementPlayer EliminationPush Your LuckSet CollectionTake That

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