Quick answer
Add Block Block Burrito first if you already own Throw Throw Burrito or Throw Throw Avocado, because it is a cheap expansion that only works with those games. If you want a full standalone sequel, get Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil. If you want two games in one box, the Zombie Party Bundle is the better value.
Throw Throw Avocado
Start with the game you already own
The right first expansion depends on what is already on your shelf. Block Block Burrito is an expansion, not a standalone game: it requires Throw Throw Burrito or Throw Throw Avocado. If you do not own one of those, skip it for now. If you do, it is the lowest-cost way to add new battle cards and inflatable tortilla shields to a game you already play.
- Own Throw Throw Burrito or Throw Throw Avocado: Block Block Burrito is the natural first add-on.
- Own only Exploding Kittens or another party game: Good vs Evil is a full game you can play on its own.
- Want two games in one purchase: the Zombie Party Bundle includes Zombie Burrito and Zombie Kittens.
When a full sequel beats an expansion
Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil is a standalone game, so it does not need a base set to play. It features new artwork and characters from the Netflix series, plus Armageddon Cards. That makes it a better pick if you want a fresh box to bring to a friend's house rather than adding cards to an existing copy. It is also the stronger choice if your group already plays the original Exploding Kittens and wants a different theme without buying a separate base game.
Bundle math and gift logic
The Zombie Party Bundle combines Zombie Burrito, a team-based dodgeball card game, and Zombie Kittens, an undead twist on the original Exploding Kittens. If you are buying for a household that already enjoys both Throw Throw Burrito and Exploding Kittens, this bundle covers two game nights in one purchase. It is also the easiest gift when you are not sure which game someone already owns.
- Buy the bundle when you want two complete games and a lower combined price than buying separately.
- Buy Good vs Evil when you want one self-contained sequel with new characters and Armageddon Cards.
- Buy Block Block Burrito when you already own a Throw Throw game and want more battle variety.
Decision rules for your next add-on
- Rule 1: Match the expansion to your base game: If you own Throw Throw Burrito or Throw Throw Avocado, Block Block Burrito is the correct first add-on. If you do not own either, choose a standalone game instead. Check your shelf before you buy.
- Rule 2: Choose standalone when you want a complete gift: Good vs Evil plays on its own and includes new characters and Armageddon Cards, so it works without any other Exploding Kittens product. Best when the recipient may not own a base game.
- Rule 3: Choose the bundle when two games beat one: The Zombie Party Bundle gives you Zombie Burrito and Zombie Kittens together, which is more total play value than a single expansion if your group enjoys both dodgeball and Russian Roulette styles. Best for households or gifts covering multiple players.
Expansion and sequel facts
- Block Block Burrito - The Throw Throw Expansion: This expansion requires Throw Throw Burrito or Throw Throw Avocado. Do not buy it as a standalone game; it only adds to a Throw Throw base set you already own.
- Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil: Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil is a standalone game with new artwork and characters from the Netflix series, plus Armageddon Cards. It works as a full sequel without needing the original Exploding Kittens base deck.
- Zombie Party Bundle: The Zombie Party Bundle includes Zombie Burrito, a team-based dodgeball card game, and Zombie Kittens, an undead twist on the original Exploding Kittens. One purchase covers two different party games, which suits gift buyers and groups that already like both styles.
Which expansion fits your group?
Best for
- Players who already own Throw Throw Burrito or Throw Throw Avocado and want more battle cards and shields
- Gift buyers who want a standalone Exploding Kittens sequel with Netflix-series characters and Armageddon Cards
- Groups that want two complete party games in one purchase and enjoy both dodgeball and Russian Roulette mechanics
Not for
- Shoppers who do not own a Throw Throw base game and are considering Block Block Burrito as a standalone purchase
- Players who want only the original Exploding Kittens experience without new themes or characters
- Groups that prefer one simple game and do not want two titles in a bundle
