Exploding Kittens expansions
Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens vs Exploding Kittens: Zombie Kittens
| Question | Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens | Exploding Kittens: Zombie Kittens |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #2 for Exploding Kittens | #4 for Exploding Kittens |
| What it adds | 20 new cards including a pair of Barking Kitten cards that work like a game of chicken, plus a Cat Crown that lets you hold a secret stash of cards. | A zombie deck where dead players keep their hand, play cards to torment the living and can come back from the dead. BGG lists a 22-card expansion version. |
| What it fixes | — | Eliminated players stay in the game instead of watching. |
| Type | Expansion | Standalone (mixes in) |
| Players | 2–5 players | 2–5 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Best for casual groups | Best for casual groups |
| What you need | Just the base game | Works alone or can be mixed into Exploding Kittens. |
| Price guide | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| More | Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens details | Exploding Kittens: Zombie Kittens details |