# Undead Cat Card Games Zombie Kittens Upgrades the Exploding Kittens Game with Ressurection Powers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-kittens References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/zombie-kittens-wins-best-variant-award-at-uk-games-expo/)  Zombie Kittens marks the seventh iteration of the iconic Exploding Kittens game and it introduces an entirely new way for people to play. For players ages seven and up, Zombie Kittens features all-new art and new cards, and it helps to expand the [original Exploding Kittens deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robeeto) so that groups of up to nine can play together. After introducing the Zombie Kittens expansion to the original Exploding Kittens game, Exploding Kittens was presented the People’s Choice Award for Best Variant at UK Games Expo 2022. This game expansion introduces the most highly requested feature in the game: [player resurrection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plants-vs-zombies-replanted). With this expansion to the original [card game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition), players can now explode and then come back to life once again, and the cycle continues. The fast-paced game takes about 15 minutes to play and mere minutes to learn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Card Game Expansions:** There is an opportunity to create expansions for popular card games with new mechanics and features to keep the game fresh and engaging. - **Player Resurrection Mechanics:** Creating games with player resurrection mechanics provides a new level of strategy and excitement for players. - **Artistic Game Design:** Incorporating strong art elements in game design adds value to the experience and attracts new audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** There is a continuing demand for new content in the gaming industry, and card game expansions offer a low-risk way to keep players engaged. - **Toy:** Creating board games that are adaptable and expandable allows them to become collectibles and attract a wider demographic. - **Art and Design:** Incporporating art and design to traditional games is a way to create unique value propositions for new game experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Strategic Feline Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-1.md) - [Absurd Answer Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-escalated-quickly.md) - [Unicorn-Themed Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstable-unicorns-diamond-edition.md) - [One-Minute Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danger-danger.md) - [Wombat-Themed Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtohand-wombat.md) - [Feline Adventure Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world.md)