Quick Answer
To play Exploding Kittens: Party Pack Edition, shuffle the deck, deal 7 cards to each player, and take turns drawing until someone draws an Exploding Kitten—use defuse cards or action cards to survive.
Why Party Pack Edition is Different
The Party Pack Edition is designed for larger groups, supporting up to 10 players instead of the original's 5. It includes extra cards and a special deck composition to keep the game balanced and chaotic with more people.
If you're used to the original Exploding Kittens, you'll notice the Party Pack has more action cards and a higher ratio of Exploding Kittens, which speeds up the game and increases the tension.
Step-by-Step Setup and Gameplay
- Set Up the Deck: Remove all Exploding Kitten cards and defuse cards from the deck. Shuffle the remaining cards and deal 7 to each player. Then, insert the defuse cards back into the deck so each player has one, and finally add the Exploding Kitten cards based on the number of players (one fewer than the player count). Ensure you have the right number of Exploding Kittens—one less than the number of players—to keep the game fair.
- Start the Game: The youngest player goes first. On your turn, you draw one card from the deck. If it's not an Exploding Kitten, you keep it and your turn ends. If you draw an Exploding Kitten, you must defuse it using a defuse card or you explode and are out of the game. Always be prepared with a defuse card—if you don't have one, you're at risk on every draw.
- Play Action Cards: Before drawing, you may play any number of action cards from your hand. These cards let you peek at cards, skip your turn, shuffle the deck, or force another player to draw. Use them strategically to avoid drawing an Exploding Kitten. Don't hold onto action cards too long—using them early can save you from a fatal draw later.
- Use Defuse Cards: When you draw an Exploding Kitten, you must play a defuse card immediately to neutralize it. Place the defuse card in the discard pile, then put the Exploding Kitten back into the deck at any position you choose. If you don't have a defuse card, you explode and are eliminated. When you return an Exploding Kitten to the deck, choose its position carefully—place it where you're unlikely to draw it again soon.
- Win the Game: The last player remaining who hasn't exploded wins the game. If only two players are left and one draws an Exploding Kitten without a defuse, the other player wins immediately. As the game narrows down, play more defensively—avoid drawing when possible and save your defuse cards for the final showdown.
Product Facts
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Exploding Kittens: Party Pack Edition: Exploding Kittens: Party Pack Edition is a highly-strategic, kitty powered version of Russian Roulette that can support up to 10 players. This means you can play with a larger group without needing to split into smaller games, making it ideal for parties and gatherings.
Exploding Kittens: Party Pack Edition
