Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens Expansion

About this product

Add barking chaos, sneaky new cards, and a wearable Cat Crown to Exploding Kittens.

Expansion only. Requires Exploding Kittens: Original Edition, Party Pack Edition, 2-Player Edition, NSFW, Cat Burglar, or Zombie Kittens to play. Not compatible with Exploding Kittens South African Edition EKEK01ZA/EN.

A 20-card Exploding Kittens expansion with new actions, Barking Kitten tension, and a wearable Cat Crown that protects your secret stash.

Product Description

Some expansions add cards.

This one adds cards, chaos, and a crown you actually wear on your head.

Exploding Kittens: Barking Kittens is the third expansion for Exploding Kittens. It adds 20 new cards, including the Barking Kitten cards, which create a tense little game of chicken. Play one when you think another player has the matching Barking Kitten, and they may need to Defuse or explode. Guess wrong, and suddenly you become the target later.

This expansion also includes the Tower of Power Cat Crown, a wearable crown that lets you keep a secret stash of cards on your head. When other players try to steal from you, they steal from the crown first instead of your hand.

Important: Barking Kittens is not a standalone game. It requires Exploding Kittens: Original Edition, Exploding Kittens: Party Pack Edition, Exploding Kittens: 2-Player Edition, Exploding Kittens: NSFW, Exploding Kittens: Cat Burglar, or Zombie Kittens to play.

Compatibility warning: This expansion is not compatible with Exploding Kittens South African Edition EKEK01ZA/EN.

Why you’ll love it

• Adds more chaos: Includes 20 new cards that boost the action, tension, and weird humour of Exploding Kittens
• Barking Kitten twist: The Barking Kitten cards work like a risky game of chicken between players
• Wearable Cat Crown: Store secret cards on your head and protect them from stealing
• Great for fans: Perfect for players who already enjoy Exploding Kittens and want more variety
• Funny table moments: The crown alone is enough to make people laugh before the chaos even starts
• Quick to add: Mixes into a compatible Exploding Kittens base game

Quick Details

• Game type: Card game expansion pack
• Standalone game: No
• Required base game: Exploding Kittens Original Edition, Party Pack Edition, 2-Player Edition, NSFW, Cat Burglar, or Zombie Kittens
• Not compatible with: Exploding Kittens South African Edition EKEK01ZA/EN
• Players: 2–5 players
• Recommended age: 7+
• Average play time: About 15 minutes
• Contents: 20 cards, Tower of Power Cat Crown, and instruction manual
• Expansion: Third Exploding Kittens expansion
• Theme: Cats, humour, chaos, sabotage
• Skill Level: Easy
• Best for: Exploding Kittens fans who want more cards, more risk, and more ridiculous table moments

Good to Know

• Base game required: This expansion cannot be played on its own
• Check compatibility first: Works with selected Exploding Kittens base games, but not with the South African Edition EKEK01ZA/EN
• Cat Crown included: The Tower of Power Crown protects your stash from stealing effects
• Barking Kitten risk: If you play a Barking Kitten and guess wrong, you may become the target later
• Same cheeky humour: Expect the silly, strange, and chaotic Exploding Kittens style fans already know
• Small parts warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years

Care & Maintenance

Store the cards, Cat Crown, and instruction sheet in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep all components packed safely in the box after play. Wipe the crown gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth if needed, and avoid soaking it. Keep cards away from water, bending, and rough handling.