Exploding Kittens Throw Throw Burrito Original Edition Instruction Manual

Introduction

Welcome to Throw Throw Burrito, a unique card game from Exploding Kittens that combines card-matching strategy with dodgeball action. This manual provides all the necessary information to set up, play, and enjoy the game.

Players: 2-6 players
Ages: 7+
Playtime: Approximately 15 minutes

Components

Your Throw Throw Burrito game box contains the following items:

• 120 Game Cards
• 2 Soft, Squishy Foam Burritos
• 6 Burrito Bruise Tokens
• 1 Fear Me Badge

Image: The game's components, showing the deck of cards and the two foam burritos.

Setup

Follow these steps to prepare for gameplay:

1. Place Burritos: Place the two soft foam burritos in the center of the playing area, within easy reach of all players.
2. Shuffle Cards: Shuffle the 120 game cards thoroughly.
3. Deal Cards: Deal 15 cards face down to each player. This forms each player's Personal Draw Pile. Players should not look at these cards yet.
4. Form Community Piles: Split the remaining cards into two face-down piles. These are the Community Draw Piles.
5. Burrito Bruise Tokens: Place the 6 Burrito Bruise tokens near the burritos.
6. Fear Me Badge: Place the 1 Fear Me Badge near the burritos.

Image: An overhead view of the game setup, with burritos and card piles arranged on a table.

Gameplay

The game is played in two rounds. The goal is to collect matching sets of cards to earn points, while avoiding being hit by burritos, which causes you to lose points.

Taking a Turn

Players simultaneously draw cards from their Personal Draw Pile and discard cards face up into their Personal Discard Pile. The top 5 cards of your Personal Draw Pile are always visible to you. You may draw new cards from your Personal Draw Pile or from the Community Draw Piles.

Collecting Sets

Collect three matching cards to form a set. Normal card sets (e.g., three 'Logger Dogger' cards) are worth 1 point. Battle card sets (e.g., three 'Burrito Brawl' cards) are worth 2 points and also trigger a battle.

Image: Illustration of three matching cards being collected to score points.

Battles

When a player collects a set of three Battle Cards, a battle ensues. There are three types of battles:

• Burrito Brawl: When you play three matching 'Burrito Brawl' cards, the two players to your left and right must grab a burrito and throw it at each other. The first player to get hit by a burrito loses a point.
• Burrito War: When you play three matching 'Burrito War' cards, all players must grab a burrito and throw it at each other. The last player to get hit by a burrito loses a point.
• Burrito Duel: When you play three matching 'Burrito Duel' cards, two players (including yourself) must stand back-to-back, walk three paces, and then turn and throw a burrito. The first player to get hit by a burrito loses a point.

Image: Two players in a living room preparing for a Burrito Duel, holding foam burritos.

Scoring

Points are accumulated by collecting sets of cards. Each Burrito Bruise token represents a lost point. The player with the most points at the end of two rounds wins the game. In case of a tie, the player with the Fear Me Badge wins.

Safety Information

WARNING: Small Parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Ensure adequate space is available for gameplay to prevent injury or damage to property. Keep breakable items out of the playing area during active gameplay involving burritos.

Specifications

Maintenance

To ensure the longevity of your game components:

• Store cards and tokens in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep foam burritos clean and dry. If they become dirty, gently wipe with a damp cloth and allow to air dry completely.
• Avoid bending or creasing the game cards.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during gameplay:

• Missing Components: Carefully check the game box and packaging. If any components are genuinely missing, contact customer support.
• Rule Disputes: Refer to the official rulebook for clarification. For complex situations, a group vote or a designated