Throw Throw Burrito Review: Too Wild for Indoors?
A set-collecting card game from the Exploding Kittens team that stops every few minutes for a burrito fight. Foam burritos, bruise tokens and a lot of ducking behind furniture.
Yes, for families and friend groups that like loud, physical games. It is a card game crossed with dodgeball for two to six players [1]. Skip it for a small apartment full of glassware and quiet neighbors.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Players | 2 to 6 [1] |
| Ages | 7 and up [1] |
| Cards | 120 game cards [1] |
| Burritos | 2 soft foam burritos [1] |
| Tokens | 6 Burrito Bruise tokens, 1 Fear Me Badge [1] |
| Art | Illustrated by The Oatmeal [1] |
Pros and cons
- Needs open space and nothing breakable nearby
- Tops out at six players
- Chaos can overwhelm very young kids
Cards, then a food fight
Players pass cards and try to collect three of a kind for points [1]. Certain cards trigger a battle, and everyone grabs for the foam burritos to hit the right opponent [1]. Each hit earns a Burrito Bruise token, and bruises cost points.
It comes from the people behind Exploding Kittens, illustrated by The Oatmeal, and started as a Kickstarter hit [1].
Inside the box
The set includes 120 game cards, two squishy foam burritos, six Burrito Bruise tokens and a Fear Me Badge, plus an instruction manual [1]. It is designed for two to six players, ages seven and up [1].
The burritos are soft foam, so a hit stings pride more than skin. Rules take a few minutes to explain, and most groups are playing after one practice battle.
Between battles it plays like a quick set-collecting game, so there is a rhythm: a minute of quiet card swapping, then sudden chaos across the room. That swing is what people remember about it.
Space, glassware and small kids
The listing itself says to clear some space and keep breakables out of reach [1]. That is the real catch: a cramped table next to the good dishes is not the place for it.
Six players is the ceiling, so a big family needs to take turns. Very young kids can get overwhelmed when the whole table lunges at once, so set a house rule about throwing at faces.
When it is the gift
It suits a family party or a friend exchange with space to move. Open it and the room gets a second activity besides watching gifts change hands. It also travels well to a cabin or a holiday rental, where there is usually more floor space than at home.
From this guide, pair it with the Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game for a family game bundle, or with UNO Show 'Em No Mercy for a table that likes competitive games.
FAQ
How do you play Throw Throw Burrito?
Players pass cards and try to collect sets of three for points [1]. Burrito cards trigger battles where players throw the foam burritos at each other, and each hit earns a Burrito Bruise token that costs points [1]. The highest score wins. Rules are short, and most people pick it up within a round [1]
How many people can play Throw Throw Burrito?
The listing says two to six players, ages seven and up [1]. It is liveliest with four to six players around a table with room to dodge. For bigger groups, play in teams or rotate players between rounds so nobody sits out for long [1]
Is Throw Throw Burrito safe indoors?
Mostly, with space. The burritos are soft foam [1], so they will not hurt anyone, but the listing still says to clear some room and keep breakables out of reach [1]. Move glasses and candles off the table before the first battle and set a no-faces rule for kids [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for Exploding Kittens Throw Throw Burrito
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