Regarding the ability to play a Nope on a Nope, the official rules state that you can play a Nope on another Nope to negate it and create a Yup, and so on. A Nope card can be played at any time before an action has begun, even if it is not your turn, to stop any action except for an Exploding Kitten or a Defuse Card. Any cards that have been noped are lost and must be left in the Discard Pile.
Example Play Situation
Alice plays a Skip card to end her turn. Bob immediately plays a Nope card to stop her action. Alice then plays her own Nope card to negate Bob's Nope, effectively turning it into a Yup.
Common Misconceptions
Thinking a Nope card can stop an Exploding Kitten
Thinking a Nope card can stop a Defuse Card
Believing you can only play a Nope on your own turn
Quick Reference
You Can
You Cannot
Play a Nope on another Nope to create a Yup
Use a Nope to stop an Exploding Kitten
Play a Nope at any time before an action begins
Use a Nope to stop a Defuse Card
Use a Nope to stop a Special Combo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official rule for playing a Nope in Exploding Kittens?
You can play a Nope on another Nope to negate it and create a Yup.
Can I use a Nope card if it is not my turn?
Yes, you can play a Nope at any time before an action has begun.
Does a Nope card work on an Exploding Kitten?
No, you cannot use a Nope to stop an Exploding Kitten or a Defuse Card.
What happens to cards after they are noped?
Any cards that have been noped are lost and must be placed in the Discard Pile.
