# Monster-Building Card Games 'Bears vs Babies' is From the Creators of Exploding Kittens By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bears-vs-babies References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2017/08/18/bears-vs-babies-a-card-game-from-the-creators-of-exploding-kittens/138322) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Bears-Babies-Creators-Exploding-Kittens/dp/B071GS97RT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=boost&srs=12034488011&ie=UTF8&qid=1503034491&sr=1-117&linkCode=ll1&linkId=8d71e255b78080e69eb8fdbba25709a7&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Those who love the wildly popular Exploding Kittens card game will be interested in the new '[Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-x-care-bears) vs Babies' card game as a new creation from the team behind it. The family-friendly game consists of having packers strategically [create monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house) using various cards in the deck that they get dealt. The game comes packaged in a furry case that will keep all the various contents organized and sorted for when you want to pick it up and play. The 'Bears vs Babies' card game is suitable for between two and five players, is ideal for parties or families and takes just 20 minutes to play. This will come as welcome news to those who want to play a game that is quick, fun and addictive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Family-friendly Card Games:** There is an opportunity to create more card games that are geared towards families, as well as developing versions that kids can engage with independently. - **Monster- and Creature-building Games:** Game developers can explore more themes around building monsters and creatures, allowing players to use their imaginations in unique ways. - **Compact and Portable Games:** Creating compact, easy-to-carry games that can be played for a short amount of time would cater to the needs of busy professionals and families on the go. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Game Industry:** The toy and game industry can capitalize on this growing interest for creative, strategic games, particularly those that cater to family and group play. - **Software and Video Game Industry:** Video game and software developers can create digital versions of card games, providing more opportunities for different gaming experiences. - **Design Industry:** Designers can focus on making compact, well-organized packaging for card games that make them easy to transport and store. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Super-Simple Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-hungry-pets.md) - [Undead Cat Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-kittens.md) - [Playful Food-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-vs-burrito.md) - [Child-Created Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cards-against-humanity-family-edition-1.md) - [Ninja-Themed Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-ninjas.md) - [Memory-Based Adult Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arschmallows.md) - [Wacky Ice Cream Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-games-for-kids.md) - [Wombat-Themed Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtohand-wombat.md) - [One-Minute Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danger-danger.md)