Exploding Kittens My Parents Might Be Martians, 2+ Players, Card Game

Great game, about 10 minutes a game, simple to understand for both children and adults, gives specific jobs to the youngest player which is a bonus and removes any arguing. Good presentation and durable cards/ stars. Good value for money, the megaphone is a little flimsy and I don't think will last long being made of cardboard but doesn't need to be used for the game, just a fun addition. Age appropriate for my youngest as it is hard to find fun games little ones are able to play easily

Have yet to play but good quality

My Parents Might Be Martians is a fast-paced guessing game for ages 4+ that’s perfect for 2+ players. The teamwork element makes it a blast for families, while the silly alien theme and colorful cards keep kids entertained. Easy to learn and quick to play in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for family game nights or playdates. A great mix of laughs and cooperation that kids and parents will both enjoy!

Exploding kittens really should be called grumpy old cat as its been around longer than my cats , and as such is not as much fun as it used to be. You need to admire the makers in bringing out new addons all the time but really its time to put it to bed in my opinion

Great game, defo recommend

I played this game with a group of adults, and it was really fun and fast paced. Here is how we adapted it: each person got one turn (one go of the egg timer) in which they were the Martian, and everyone yelled out answers at once. The person who guessed the word won a token, and the Martian got to keep the card, giving them both one point. Then it moved onto the next person, who became the Martian. After a full go-round, each person counted up their cards and tokens to see how many points they got. This makes it more fun and more competitive. It was enjoyable trying to work out the simplest way of describing the word with single syllables. e.g. dentist was "tooth man", and banana was "fruit curve". Another variation suggested would be if two people were joint Martians, and they took turns saying alternate words, which would be a great party game. It is a very simple game though. Our variations made it more fun, but playing it the way suggested would only work with children. Also the megaphone is flimsy and kind of useless, and the egg timer is a bit badly made. So if you want to use this idea as a jumping off point you could make more word cards (as with replaying, you will use up all the words), and add a better quality egg timer. I expect they will make an expansion pack as well, in due course. I haven't played their caveman game so I don't know how it compares. Having played Exploding Kittens a few times, what I did like about this one is that it didn't involve loads of quirky cartoons. I actually hate the cartoon style of Exploding Kittens, all that rainbow vomit and farting cats stuff.

🚀 Pros: Kid-friendly and engaging - Keeps the little ones in the loop at all times. Clear instructions - Separate guides for parents and kids take the guesswork out of gameplay. Affordable fun - At £14.99, it's a good price for a family game. 👽 Cons: Component quality - While functional, the game pieces could be a tad sturdier. Right, let's get into it. I ordered the Exploding Kittens My Parents Might be Martians Family Card Game, and let me tell you, this isn't your run-of-the-mill family game night. First off, I loved the concept of having adults compete using the kids to score points. This means the kids are always involved and it doesn't get too complicated for them. Plus, our little one found it absolutely hilarious when we made mistakes - talk about a confidence boost for the kiddos! 🚸🤣 In terms of gameplay, the instructions were super clear, with separate guides for parents and children covering everything you need to know. It took us no time at all to get the hang of the game and jump right into the fun. Now, onto the components. They're mostly cardboard, which isn't necessarily the best quality, but they're functional and do the job. The timer is a nice addition, and it really adds to the excitement of the game. All in all, at £14.99, I think this game offers excellent value for money. It's a blast to play, it's easy to understand, and it ensures everyone gets involved. If you're looking for a new addition to your family game night, the Exploding Kittens My Parents Might be Martians Family Card Game might just be a stellar choice! 🌟🎲

I love the intro to the instructions. It can only have been written by someone who’s played a lot of new games with his/her children. I’ll leave you to buy the game, though, if you want to read it for yourself. The instructions themselves are particularly well structured and written, on quality paper. They’re aimed at adults, with a section at the end to explain the game to children when the adults have figured out how to play. It boils down to a ‘get them to guess the word on the card’ game. But it’s clever. Firstly, you can only use words of one syllable to describe the word on the card. Secondly it’s designed so that kids will always win, or at least think they have, while the adults compete among themselves. And, rather than go into great detail on what’s allowed when describing words, the instructions say ”…if it feels like cheating, it’s cheating”. How refreshing! Kitten games are mostly great fun and this is one of the better ones for youngsters. Recommended. All I have to do now is find a space for it in the bulging games cupboard!

An absolute blast to play with our 6yo! Highly recommend! Thank you Avalon!

So this basically seems to be the young child-friendly version of Poetry for Neanderthals (minus the bonking). It's a word guessing game where the kids must guess the word being described by the adults using only one-syllable words. It's timed, and the goal is to guess as many words as possible within that time. Sometimes it's more tricky than it would seem and it's so easy to slip-up if you're not careful. The game includes a timer, (paper) point tokens, and a megaphone. The megaphone is just a rounded piece of paper and nothing to truly get excited about. The megaphone basically acts as the conch from Lord of the Flies. It controls the shouting of answers from the children. It's intended to be given to the youngest player to provide the answers, but can also be used as way of ensuring that every child gets their turn to be responsible for providing the answer. The scoring system is designed in such a way that the children always win. The kids always get a point with every correct guess, but the adults can only gain points (holding the card) on their specific turn. However, if you have more than one adult playing, the game becomes a secondary competition between them. The young kids can get a kick out of the fact that they "won" and now the adults are struggling to take 2nd place. Overall, it's a very basic game and, especially with the fact that the kids are guaranteed to win, it won't likely hold the interest of older children for long. Younger kids will likely find it fun, especially if there are two adults who can make the game seem more competitive than it really is. I think the excitement of the game really comes down to how the adults deliver it. The more silly and competitive the adults can make the game, the better. As always, the presentation of the game contents is wonderful in typical Exploding Kittens style.

This game is ideal for family board game nights, offering a delightful blend of fun and education. It’s a 'young child-friendly' version of the popular game 'Poetry for Neanderthals.' The main objective is to guess a word by using only one-syllable words to describe it. In this family-friendly version, the adult provides the descriptions, and the child guesses the word. The aim is to guess as many words as possible before time runs out, measured by an hourglass. This game is both entertaining and educational. It’s amusing for both parents and children, providing plenty of laughter, and it also helps young children expand their vocabulary in an engaging way. One of the great features of this game is that it plays quickly, taking about ten minutes per round, making it perfect for short bursts of fun. Designed for two or more players, it is suitable for children aged 4 and up. The game comes with 150 word cards, with two words on each card, an hourglass, 36 star tokens, instructions, and a cardboard megaphone for the child to use when shouting their answers. We thoroughly enjoyed playing this game and highly recommend it to anyone in search of a simple, fun, and family-friendly game. It’s a wonderful choice for bringing the family together for some quality time filled with laughter and learning.

Great fun game by one of my favourite game developers. I've been a supporter back since the Exploding Kittens Kickstarter. I have a young child now, and I'm loving the games that are developed more with kiddos in mind, and this one is great fun too. As a family we love to take games when we travel or go to restaurants. I do feel this one could be packed into a bit of a smaller box. I'm not a fan of the paper megaphone. It's not going to last long, especially since it's a kids game. I wish it was at least made of a more laminated material. I do appreciate that they thoughtfully provided a baggie to put all the loose star tokens in, that was a great touch. I like that the colours of the timer match the game too, that's great attention to detail. It was an easy game to pick up on. I'd recommend it!

This is kind of like "poetry for neanderthals" for kids. It's interesting game play, and definitely something to encourage young kids to get into a game without being too over burdensome. The game plays where the "Aliens" (parents) have to speak in 1 syllable words to describe as words as possible to the "Humans" (kids) for the humans to guess correctly. For every guess the humans get right, they get the card, and for every one the alien is able to describe correctly they get a star. This means the kids always win in this game, which is an interesting dynamic. Great to get kids into gaming, but after a while this may get old. But it also brings out the real competition between aliens to describe things best for kids. It's incredibly fun to play, and a great way to bring people into gaming in a not too serious way.