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★★★★★
It's da bomb! But in an imploding way...
One might think, upon first inspection, that there is way too much packaging material for a mere 20 cards to expand one's Exploding Kittens core game. However, upon opening the box, one would discover that not only are there the expected 20 brand new cards, illustrated by the Oatmeal, but also a plastic divider and.... no drumroll, please (you'll scare the kitties)... a Human Cone of Shame! "What in the name of the Oatmeal's Holy Name would you do with a Human Cone of Shame?" one might ask. I'm glad one asked! One would have to wear it until the end of the game if one forgot it was their turn to play!
The Imploding Kitten card is diabolical. When drawn, it must be put back in the deck, face up, and the next person to draw it is out of the game, period. No Defuse card may be played, and it cannot be noped. Suddenly, that Shuffle card you drew three rounds ago just became a lot more important, didn't it?
The ability to reverse the order of play, a la Uno, also adds a new twist.
As always, the cards are beautifully done.
The game remains a pleasure to play, as I do often with my work friends during lunch. As long as Exploding Kittens keeps putting out new expansions, I plan to buy them.
October 2016 · Toys and Games · verified purchase