Exploding Kittens expansions
Exploding Kittens: Streaking Kittens vs Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens
| Question | Exploding Kittens: Streaking Kittens | Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Exploding Kittens | #2 for Exploding Kittens |
| What it adds | 15 new cards including the Streaking Kitten, which lets a player hold an Exploding Kitten in hand without exploding, plus cards to mess with the deck and other players. | 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. |
| What it fixes | A BGG poster says the base game feels like going through the motions without it; the new cards add choices that make play less random. | — |
| Type | Mini expansion | Expansion |
| 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 | Just the base game |
| Price guide | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| More | Exploding Kittens: Streaking Kittens details | Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens details |