Imploding Kittens: Exploding Kittens Expansion Pack REVIEW

In this video I review the very first Exploding Kittens expansion pack, Imploding Kittens, the crown jewel of the series! I'll have an Amazon link for this expansion below if you'd like to pick it up.
Imploding Kittens Amazon Link:
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[@Chagz1]

Thanks for the review!

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Absolutely! Thanks so much for watching!🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@micahflanders6789]

If you have “Recipes for Disaster”, you don’t have to buy this expansion. HOWEVER, if you only have the base game (original, 2 player, party, nsfw or cat burglar), then this is probably the BEST individual expansion to get. It adds variety to the game without adding too many mechanics (zombie kittens), or making things too complicated (barking/streaking kittens). The new cards are easy to understand or are variants of existing cards (“alter the future” and “targeted attack” are just better versions of “see the future” and “attack”, respectively). And the titular “Imploding kitten” itself is definitely one of the best cards they’ve added to the series.

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Good thoughts!

[@jewishmontreal538]

I found it easy to pick up if you've played the base game, but for new players it can be a lot to take in (base+expansion). I notice the cards are too focused on image and comedy and don't have good iconography. Many beginning players are confused on how and when to play cards. Other problem is the most of the cards bring identical powers from previous ones, being more powerful versions of them that don't require any compensation. I have to admit that the game is improved by its addition. However, it is only improving the consistency with which the game feels at its best rather than really changing the game. If you've played a couple games of Exploding Kittens and enjoyed it, okay. If you don't like Exploding Kittens or feel like Exploding Kittens is getting stale, Imploding Kittens won't save it. I would rather have just spent my money on the base game and invested the rest in other types of games

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Thanks for commenting! While I’m a huge fan of the series (Imploding Kittens included), I can definitely see where you’re coming from. It’s a game with a lot going on and some (occasionally) overly ambitious ideas (take the Curse of the Cat Butt card, for example). Still, I’m a diehard fan. Take care and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@adultmoshifan87]

You could buy this expansion if you have Recipes For Disaster but some of your cards have been ruined! (For example: one of your opponents may have spilled a drink mid-game the last time you played!)

[@micahflanders6789]

I mean, buying an expansion pack to replace damaged cards is a bit different from buying it to collect every card, but you’re not wrong.

[@TodoSantana]

Hey, I really love the short review! For future idea, could you recommend some solo board game? Thanks!

[@gameswithdenverjames]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! That’s a really good idea! I love the idea of exploring 1-player games. Thanks for reaching out!

[@prestonthing4816]

Wow your vid’s are very high quality, you deserve more subs

[@gameswithdenverjames]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! That encouragement goes a long way. 1k subs is right around the corner. Take care and have an amazing day!

[@cg5380]

I know its been a while but i was wondering where i could find the recipies from recipies for disaster. Ive had the first three expansions for a long time but have only ended up using the first one for simplicity's sake

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Thanks for reaching out! The recipe cards are original to the Recipes For Disaster collection and cannot be found anywhere else. I definitely relate to that struggle! After I picked up Zombie Kittens, I decided to keep it separate from the base game, just to keep things simple. Take care and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@theweirdpurplephantom1398]

The only bad thing about the expansion is something that you don't have to do

[@gameswithdenverjames]

You bring up a great point! Personally I think that it makes this expansion special and unique in its own way, but I also understand the frustration of the Imploding Kitten not being a playable card. Take care and thanks for commenting!

[@AngelVR996]

I might be able to make a streaking kittens box for you!

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Whoa that’d be super awesome!! If you ever decide to do that, email me and I’ll get you some info! My email is listed in the “About” tab on the channel. If it works out that you’re able to do it, I’ll feature it on the channel!

[@drakemguard1407]

Can the GodCat card pick the imploding Kitten?

[@gameswithdenverjames]

It cannot! It can only become a playable card, except the Nope Card. Take care and thanks for reaching out!

[@adultmoshifan87]

Can this expansion be played without the cone of shame?

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Yes it can! I do the same thing whenever I’m playing with this expansion, mainly because my group of friends don’t feel like wearing it throughout the night. Lol

[@0rangejosh]

can you play all the expansion packs all together with the main game?

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Yes you can! And it would make for one loaded, awesome game.

[@TopTierGamerMan]

The Imploding Kitten card just creates absolute chaos. God help you if you have 3 OF THEN FACE UP!

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Haha right?! It really brings out the dark side of humanity-everyone scrambling to pass off this Grim Reaper to anyone other than themselves. That said, definitely one of my favorite non-playable cards!

[@christiangonzales5612]

Hi, if you read this, can anyone please let me know what should I get after purchasing the base game? Thanks!

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Hello and thanks for reaching out! I’d recommend getting Imploding Kittens next. It will introduce you to some cards that help pave the way for future expansion packs. It’s both easy to learn and hilariously cutthroat. Take care and hopefully this helps!

[@christiangonzales5612]

@@gameswithdenverjames it does, oh my!!! I'm so glad you saw this and replied, thank you!!!!

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Absolutely!! I always look forward to interacting in the comments! Take care and have a great day!

[@nathano14]

Can you play with more than 5 players with the expansion pack?

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Edit: Yes you can! Imploding Kittens makes it so that you can play with 6 people total, if added to the base game. Thanks for reaching out and hopefully this helps!

[@jewishmontreal538]

@@gameswithdenverjames There're actually 6 defuse cards in the base game

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Ohh you’re right! Thanks for catching that.🙌🏼

[@enertorres1078]

queston can the feral cat be a defuse

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Great question! The Feral Cat cannot be a Diffuse. Take care and thanks for commenting!

[@laurenvanacken]

Would you be able to add this to the party box and play with 11 people?

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Great question! The Imploding Kitten card allows for one more player to be eliminated, but the expansion does not come with an additional Diffuse card. When my friends and I would run out of Diffuses, we would honor one Nope card as a Diffuse. That said, Imploding Kittens would be a lot of fun with the Party Pack. Take care and hopefully this helps!

[@laurenvanacken]

@@gameswithdenverjames Thank you so much!! I was wondering it the whole time. So thanks for the great explanation. I got myself both the part pack and the imploding pack (because of going skiing with 10 friends). I’ll keep in mind of the defuse😉

[@minhngocphamnguyen8877]

Guys I don’t really understand how imploding kitten card works cuz I’m not really good at English please explain how the card works to me clearly❤

[@minhngocphamnguyen8877]

After a while I think the first person draws imploding kitten won’t explode and they will put this card face up in the draw pile and the second person draws the face up card will explode and can’t use defuse nor nope is that right and i wanna ask can the first person put the card face down in the draw pile to make it more fun

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Hello! You’re right! The first person to draw the Imploding Kitten places it face up anywhere in the deck that they want. The next person to draw it implodes and is eliminated from the game. The idea of placing it facedown the second time is a fun twist!

[@minhngocphamnguyen8877]

@@gameswithdenverjames thank you for replying me, I really want to buy this expansion now😊

[@nedeljkodukic7279]

What's great about it (anyone can understand). What's not great about it? 99% luck 1% tactic 0% strategy (like most games from exploding kittens or unstable games). If you want simple but better party games, Codenames, Club detective, Decrypto, Dixit, Stella, Just One are all better choices. I sold my Recipes for disaster after 1 play because it only takes one play to see everything there is to see.

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Thanks for reaching out! Haha, yes! There’s definitely a lot of luck involved, right in line with the concept of “Russian roulette”. That said, that element makes it a great game for players of multiple ages/skill levels. As a youth pastor, I’ve lost as much as I’ve won with the students that I’ve played with, which keeps me humble. Lol I’ve lost count of how many rounds of this game I’ve played. As you said, definitely not the right game for strategy enthusiasts! But for those that like a lot of risk involved, it’s a perfect fit. Take care and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@Soloohara]

isnt this expansion old? you are late

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Haha, you’re right! I’m a bit late to the party. Then again, this channel’s only a year old, so I had to review Imploding at some point. Such a great expansion. Take care and have a great day!

[@Soloohara]

@@gameswithdenverjames great video anyway

[@gameswithdenverjames]

Hey thanks so much! Appreciate it.

[@yzx6765]

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