How many players does this support?

The game is designed for multiple players, though the exact count isn't specified. It works best with groups where everyone is comfortable with direct conflict and quick decisions.

How long does a typical game take?

Rounds move quickly because each turn involves just one card decision. Most games wrap up in under 30 minutes, which keeps the pace tight and prevents downtime.

Do I need to know the other Exploding Kittens games to play this?

No. This is a standalone game with its own rules and mechanics. You can jump in without any prior experience with other titles from the same maker.

Is this a small travel version or a full game?

This is labeled as the small version, which suggests a compact size. It's a complete game, not an expansion or demo, but the packaging and card count are likely designed to be portable.

Power Hungry Pets (Small Version)

The 3-second version

One-card turns: choose what to keep and what to unleash every time
No manual flipping—each card explains exactly what it does
Steal, sabotage, or eliminate opponents with every play
Relies on betrayal and direct attacks
No cooperative or team-play mode
Best with players who enjoy conflict

Why it's on GiftsFeed

A cutthroat card game where every turn means choosing who to protect and who to ruin

Most "simple" strategy games still ask you to track resources, memorize card combos, or plan three turns ahead. This one assumes you'd rather focus on reading the room and deciding who to destroy right now. The one-card-per-turn structure means every choice is binary—protect yourself or attack—so there's no analysis paralysis. It's built for groups where someone always zones out during long turns, because here nobody waits more than a few seconds. If you've ever wanted the satisfaction of a strategy game without the homework, this delivers exactly that trade-off.

Good gift when

People who want ruthless gameplay without memorizing rulebooks
Groups that enjoy table talk and immediate betrayal
Anyone who wants a game that ends before attention spans fade
Players who prefer reacting to the moment over long-term planning

Skip it if This thrives on betrayal and direct conflict, so it won't suit anyone looking for cooperative play or a game where everyone can win together.

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The details

This game strips away layered mechanics and leaves you with the purest form of betrayal: one card at a time. Each turn, you pick a card to keep as protection and a card to unleash on everyone else. Every card carries a number and a vicious effect—steal from someone, wreck their plans, or eliminate them outright.

You won't spend time calculating probabilities or building elaborate engines. Instead, you read the table, decide who needs to be taken down a peg, and watch the chaos unfold. The cards themselves tell you what they do, so there's no flipping through a manual or cross-referencing symbols. You learn as you go, and within a few minutes everyone is lying, scheming, and trying to survive.

Rounds move quickly because there's no downtime. You're always choosing between survival and sabotage, and the person winning right now is usually the next target. The number on each card matters for scoring, but the real decision is whether you'd rather keep points or use that card to obliterate someone else's progress.

It works for people who bounce off typical strategy games because there's no long-term planning required. Each turn is a fresh decision with immediate consequences, and the winner is whoever navigates the table politics without getting crushed. You'll remember the betrayals, not the rulebook.

Exploding Kittens

Power Hungry Pets (Small Version)

One-card turns and ruthless plays that let you stab friends in the back without memorizing rules

$9.99at explodingkittens.com

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The 3-second version

One-card turns: choose what to keep and what to unleash every time
No manual flipping—each card explains exactly what it does
Steal, sabotage, or eliminate opponents with every play
Relies on betrayal and direct attacks
No cooperative or team-play mode
Best with players who enjoy conflict

Questions

How many players does this support?: The game is designed for multiple players, though the exact count isn't specified. It works best with groups where everyone is comfortable with direct conflict and quick decisions.
How long does a typical game take?: Rounds move quickly because each turn involves just one card decision. Most games wrap up in under 30 minutes, which keeps the pace tight and prevents downtime.
Do I need to know the other Exploding Kittens games to play this?: No. This is a standalone game with its own rules and mechanics. You can jump in without any prior experience with other titles from the same maker.
Is this a small travel version or a full game?: This is labeled as the small version, which suggests a compact size. It's a complete game, not an expansion or demo, but the packaging and card count are likely designed to be portable.