# Wombat-Themed Party Games Hand-to-Hand Wombat is a Game of Teamwork and Rowdy Fun By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtohand-wombat References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/hand-to-hand-wombat-latest-expoding-kittens-kickstarter-launch/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elanlee/hand-to-hand-wombat)  The creators of [Exploding Kittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mantis-exploding-kittens) launched a new [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game) campaign to introduce their latest game, Hand-to-Hand Wombat, to the world. As the creators describe, "Hand-To-Hand Wombat is like thumb wrestling combined with mind wrestling." The social game has one team work together to build towers, while the other team attempts to secretly sabotage them. For players ages seven and up, Hand-To-Hand Wombat inspires high-energy game nights and much laughing and shouting. Exploding Kittens, which has previously launched wildly successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns, wanted to do something different for this new game and set out to "rewrite the rules and create a campaign that was as entertaining as our new game," according to Elan Lee, co-creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Party Games:** Opportunity for innovative twists on classic group games to incorporate teamwork and competitive elements for a rowdy good time! - **Crowdfunding Campaigns:** Opportunity to rewrite the rules and creatively market new products through crowdfunding for maximum reach and entertainment value. - **Mind-body Games:** Opportunity to develop and market games that challenge both the physical and mental abilities of players for a fun and engaging experience. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** An industry ripe for games like Hand-to-Hand Wombat that focus on social interaction and fun in group settings. - **Technology:** An industry with potential for innovative new game experiences, as demonstrated by Exploding Kittens' creative use of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter. - **Fitness and Wellness:** An industry that could incorporate aspects of games like Hand-to-Hand Wombat to create fun and engaging workouts that challenge both the body and mind. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Webcomic-Based Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mantis-exploding-kittens.md) - [Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game.md) - [Wacky Ice Cream Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-games-for-kids.md) - [Super-Simple Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-hungry-pets.md) - [Ninja-Themed Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-ninjas.md) - [Word-Shouting Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-loud-librarians.md) - [Flip-and-Stick Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-vs-hotdog.md) - [Mini Tug-of-War Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-party-game.md) - [Absurd Answer Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-escalated-quickly.md)