That Escalated Quickly

Exploding Kittens · Board game · 2024
6.0 Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 2–8 · best 5 15 min Weight 1.1/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy having a good laugh and seeing your friends' creativity flow, That Escalated Quickly is the right choice! It's a quick cooperative party game that will liven up any gathering.

Highlights
  • Guaranteed laughs
  • Easy to learn
  • High interaction
  • Fast and dynamic
Keep in mind
  • Depends on the group
  • Creativity is key
  • Can be silly
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for some serious laughs with That Escalated Quickly! This game is pure group fun, perfect for breaking the ice or livening up any party. The concept is simple: one player reads out a wacky question, like 'I'm trapped in a tiny room with a unicorn. What else is in here, from cutest to scariest?'. Then, everyone gets a secret number from 1 to 10, which determines the 'intensity' of their answer. Think of a 1 as a kitten and a 10 as a T-Rex with a flamethrower. After everyone drops their creative gem based on their number, the question-asker has to try and put all the answers in the correct order, from cutest to scariest (or whatever the question asked for). If they get it all right, everyone wins and the fun continues! It's a hilarious way to see how everyone's mind works and what comes out of each person's head when creativity and humor are involved. Don't worry about complicated rules; the focus here is on interaction and laughter. It's the kind of game you play one round of and immediately want to play another because each round is a new kind of madness. Ideal for those who enjoy quick games that don't require much explanation and guarantee a light and relaxed atmosphere. Gather your friends, get your creative minds ready, and see how quickly things can 'escalate'!

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Best player count

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2–8 players
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3 OK
4 REC
5 BEST
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8 REC

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Game details

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Publisher Exploding Kittens
Designer Aurélien Picolet, Carol Mertz, Ian Clayman

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many people can play That Escalated Quickly?
The game is designed for 2 to 8 players, making it super versatile for different group sizes.
How long does a game take?
A game is super quick, usually taking only about 15 minutes to play.
Are the rules difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple and quick to explain; the focus is on fun and interaction.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game requires a good understanding and ability to express oneself in English, as the answers and questions are the heart of the game.
Is this a serious game or a laugh-out-loud game?
This game is all about fun and laughter! The goal is precisely to create comical situations and see everyone's creativity.
It's a cooperative game, so does everyone win together?
Exactly! If the player who has to guess gets the order of the answers right, everyone wins together. If they get it wrong, the round ends with no victory for anyone.

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