Many players wonder if they can stack multiple NOPE cards to create an endless chain of negations.
Yes, according to the Exploding Kittens Official Rulebook, you can play a NOPE on another NOPE to create a 'Yup'.
Exploding Kittens Official Rules, [edition not specified], [page not specified]
These rules correspond to the UK edition of Exploding Kittens.
Official Rule Breakdown
Regarding the stacking of NOPE cards, 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. When a NOPE is played, imagine that any cards beneath that NOPE card never existed, and any cards that have been noped are lost and must be left in the Discard Pile. This mechanism even applies to playing a NOPE on a SPECIAL COMBO.
Step-by-Step
- Step 1: An action is initiated by a player.
- Step 2: Another player plays a NOPE card to stop that action.
- Step 3: A subsequent player may play another NOPE card to negate the previous NOPE, creating a 'Yup'.
- Step 4: This chain continues until a player chooses not to play a NOPE or the action is successfully stopped.
Example Play Situation
Alice plays an attack card to force the next player to take two turns. Bob immediately plays a NOPE card to cancel Alice's attack. Charlie then plays another NOPE on Bob's card, turning the negation into a 'Yup'.
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking a NOPE cannot be played on another NOPE
- Believing a NOPE can stop an Exploding Kitten
- Assuming you can only play NOPE cards on your own turn
Quick Reference
| You Can | You Cannot |
|---|---|
| Play a NOPE on another NOPE to create a Yup | Attempt to use a NOPE to stop an Exploding Kitten |
| Play a NOPE at any time before an action begins | Attempt to use a NOPE to stop a Defuse Card |
| Use a NOPE to stop any action except Exploding Kittens or Defuse Cards | Keep noped cards in the hand; they must go to the Discard Pile |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the official rule for stacking NOPE cards in Exploding Kittens?
- You can play a NOPE on another NOPE to negate it and create a Yup, continuing the chain.
- Can I play a NOPE card if it is not my turn?
- Yes, you can play a NOPE at any time before an action has begun, regardless of whose turn it is.
- Does a NOPE card work against an Exploding Kitten?
- No, a NOPE can stop any action except for an Exploding Kitten or a Defuse Card.
- What happens to cards that have been noped?
- Any cards that have been noped are lost and must be left in the Discard Pile.