
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,346
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Space-Off
- 4–10 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2026

2025
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Exploding Pigeon is a board game released in 2025 for 3–99 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Hot Potato, Deduction, and Team-Based Game.
Exploding Pigeon is a little like Pictionary, a little like Charades, a little like a hot potato, and a LOT of chaotic fun! Exploding Pigeon is the rapid-fire challenge passing family game that'll change your parties forever. Shake the Pigeon to reveal your hilarious challenge -- it could be drawing, miming, or a quick round of rock, paper, scissors. Hurry and do it before passing the Pigeon to the other team! Scramble to complete as many challenges as you can, just don't get caught with the Pigeon when the timer runs out! How to play: Start the timer. Act, draw, or battle … but whatever you do, DO IT FAST! Pass the pigeon before it explodes! —description from the publisher
Exploding Pigeon supports 3–99 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Exploding Pigeon is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Exploding Pigeon for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Exploding Pigeon belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Hot Potato, Deduction, and Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Exploding Pigeon as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.