Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens Party Pack
More players, more cards, more chaos: the Party Pack scales the base Exploding Kittens game up to 10 players instead of the standard 5. The pick for a family that regularly plays with a bigger group, not just 2 to 4 people.
See current price on AmazonAbout Exploding Kittens Party Pack
Exploding Kittens began as a January 2015 Kickstarter designed by Elan Lee, Shane Small, and Matthew Inman, the cartoonist behind the webcomic The Oatmeal. The campaign cleared its funding goal within minutes and went on to raise an enormous sum from over 219,000 backers, setting a record at the time for the most-backed crowdfunding project. That base game, built for 2 to 5 players, became the flagship of the brand. The Party Pack reviewed here is a scaled-up version of it released a couple of years later, not the original box.
The core gameplay carries over: players draw cards until someone flips an Exploding Kitten, and unless they're holding a Defuse card, they're out, while the rest of the deck gets spent moving, blocking, or stalling the inevitable. What the Party Pack changes is the scale and the rhythm. It ships with its own 120-card deck, pulling favorite cards from the original game plus the Imploding Kittens expansion, so it plays fully on its own without requiring you to already own the base box. It supports up to 10 players instead of the standard 5, and it swaps the original's Attack card for a Slap mechanic, so families who already know the base game get a genuinely different feel, not just more of the same cards. For a full rundown of how the entire lineup fits together, see our guide to the Exploding Kittens card game family.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Genuinely playable across a wide age range at the same table, reviewers describe kids, teens, and grandparents all playing together
- Card stock feels sturdy and well made, more than one reviewer specifically praised the thickness and finish holding up to repeat play
- Rounds move fast, about 15 minutes each, so it's easy to fit in more than one game in an evening
- Actually delivers on the up-to-10-player promise, several reviewers confirm it holds up with a full room instead of just the standard 5
What holds it back
- Card text runs small, one reviewer specifically had her older kids read the cards aloud for her and her husband
- This is a light, chaos-driven game rather than a strategic one, one reviewer summed it up as something that didn't blow them away but works fine as a quick filler or icebreaker
- New players can need a round or two before the flow clicks, plan on a slower first game if nobody at the table has played before
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
you regularly play with more than 5 people at once, since that's the exact gap between the standard Exploding Kittens box (2 to 5 players) and this one (up to 10). It's also a solid pick if you want one box that flexes between a small family game and a bigger party crowd, and you don't need to already own the original game, since this version doesn't require it.
Skip it if…
you only ever play with 2 to 4 people, since the standard Exploding Kittens Original box covers that range for less money and you don't need the extra cards. It's also not the right pick if you're after a game with real strategic depth, this one runs on luck, bluffing, and chaos rather than planning.
The verdict
Exploding Kittens Party Pack does what it promises: it takes the same easy-to-learn, slightly deranged card game and stretches it to fit a full room instead of a small table. It doesn't require owning the original box since it comes with its own 120-card deck, and reviewers consistently mention it working across a wide age range at the same table. It won't satisfy anyone chasing real strategic depth, this is a light, chaotic filler by design, but for a family that regularly plays with more than 5 people, it solves a real problem the original box can't. See how it compares with the rest of the line in our Exploding Kittens buying guide.
What Real Buyers Say
“We absolutely love this game. It has become one of our favorite games to play together. It's easy to learn, and always brings lots of laughs. We really enjoy the silly cards. It's a great game for kids and adults, and it's perfect for family game nights.”
United States · July 13, 2026
“This is such a fun game. The instructions were easy to understand but we did watch the video on how to play for added reinforcement. The text on the cards is a little small for my husband and I to read but my 2 boys (aged 12 and 15) read them to us and think they're hilarious. It's so difficult nowadays to get the kids off their electronics but this game does the trick.”
United States · June 8, 2026
“Exploding Kittens Party Pack is an absolute blast for family game nights and gatherings with friends. The game is easy to learn and quick to play, about 15 minutes per round, which keeps everyone engaged without dragging on. Perfect for groups from 2 to 10 players and guaranteed to bring fun to any party or family time.”
United States · August 10, 2025
“The production value of this game is excellent. The cards feel thick, durable, and have a nice finish to them, they don't feel like they will wear out easily. As for the gameplay, it's fine. It's a light, easy-to-learn party game. It didn't blow me away, but it works well enough as a quick filler or icebreaker.”
United States · February 8, 2026
“It's a cute fun game for kids and adults. We as a family enjoyed playing it.”
United States · June 3, 2026
“This game has quickly become a staple in our family game nights. Its combination of strategy and sheer unpredictability makes for an incredibly fun and entertaining experience. The artwork is quirky and hilarious, adding a delightful touch to the gameplay.”
United States · September 1, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Party Pack require owning the original Exploding Kittens game?
No. The Party Pack ships with its own complete 120-card deck, combining cards from the original Exploding Kittens game with the Imploding Kittens expansion deck, so it plays fully on its own without needing the base box.
How many players can play the Exploding Kittens Party Pack?
Up to 10 players, roughly double the 2 to 5 player range of the standard Exploding Kittens Original box, which is the main reason to pick this version over the original.
What age range is the Party Pack recommended for?
Amazon lists it for ages 7 and up, the same recommendation as the original Exploding Kittens game.
What's actually different about how the Party Pack plays versus the original?
Beyond supporting more players, the Party Pack swaps out the original's Attack card mechanic for a Slap mechanic, so players who already know the base game get a genuinely different rhythm, not just a bigger deck of the same cards.
What comes in the box?
120 cards illustrated in the same style as the original Exploding Kittens game, plus a rulebook, enough to run a full 10-player game without buying anything extra.
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