You’re trying to find a game that keeps the kids off screens, doesn’t end in a tantrum (or a dramatic fake injury), and makes the whole fam giggle like a flock of galahs. Well, hold onto your nuggets, because we’ve found a winner. It’s loud, it’s silly, it’s chaotic, and it goes by the very dignified name of Hurry Up Chicken Butt.
Yes, friends. The geniuses behind Exploding Kittens are back, and this time, they’ve brought the whole barnyard. If you’re on the hunt for the best games to play with kids, something fun for game night, or a kids’ birthday present that doesn’t need batteries or Wifi, this is the one.
What the cluck is Hurry Up Chicken Butt?
Glad you asked. Hurry Up Chicken Butt is a high-energy, hot-potato-style game that’s all about quick thinking, belly laughs, and a surprisingly adorable plastic chicken butt. It’s designed to get the whole family moving, shouting, and, yes, probably rolling on the floor laughing.
🐔 How to Play Hurry Up, Chicken Butt (and How to Win!)
This fast-paced party game from Exploding Kittens is all about speed, silliness, and passing the chicken before time runs out.
How to Play:
Players sit in a circle with a “Nest” mat in front of each person. Three challenge cards (one purple, one green, one blue) are placed face-up in the centre — these are the activities for the round. You’ll also set a “Chicken Butt Challenge” location somewhere nearby, like under a table or across the room.
The youngest player starts by pressing the button on the Chicken Shaker, which acts as both timer and dice. On your turn, shake the chicken and perform the action shown:
- Purple/Green/Blue: Do the activity shown on the matching card.
- Yellow: Yell “Hurry up, Chicken Butt!”, run to the designated challenge spot and back.
- Pink: Pick any of the three activity cards.
- Rainbow: Shake again.
Once you’ve completed your task, pass the chicken quickly to the player on your left. Keep it moving!
How to Win:
When the chicken clucks loudly, the timer ends. If you’re holding the chicken — you’re out! The last player to pass it on is the winner.
It’s fast, frantic, and laugh-out-loud fun for kids and grown-ups alike. The key? Don’t be the one caught holding the chicken when the cluck goes off!
Who is the game for?
Everyone! Whether your kids are six or sixteen (or sixty, let’s be real), Hurry Up Chicken Butt brings the kind of cross-generational chaos that has Nan giggling, Mum snorting, and the dog wildly confused.
Unlike many family board games where you’re stuck sitting around rolling dice, this one has you flapping, squawking, and sprinting across the lounge room. It’s made for 2 or more players aged 4+, but honestly, the more the merrier. Add snacks, crank some music, and it doubles as a party game for birthdays or sleepovers. Heck, throw it in the picnic basket for a park day. It’s light, easy to learn, and doesn’t require a Wi-Fi password or a 47-minute YouTube tutorial.
Why parents are loving it.
Aside from the fact it’s not another screen-based zombie-maker, Hurry Up Chicken Butt actually ticks a lot of parenting boxes.
- Quick thinking – Kids have to act, move, and respond under pressure. Hello, brain development!
- Physical activity – No couch potatoes here. Just running, flailing, and possibly flapping.
- Creativity – The prompts are hilarious and encourage everyone to be silly and imaginative.
- Family bonding – Games that get everyone involved = memories made.
- Screen-free – Can we get a hallelujah?
Why kids are OBSESSED with Hurry Up Chicken Butt!
This game is fast-paced and unpredictable, which means it never gets boring. And because the rules are super simple, even the youngest players can join in without a full-blown meltdown.
Where can I buy Hurry Up Chicken Butt?
You’ll find Hurry Up Chicken Butt at Kmart right now for just $29! For less than the cost of a takeaway pizza, you can bring home an award-worthy night of fun that doesn’t involve a single sibling whinge (well, we can’t guarantee that bit, but the odds are good).
So if you’re after the best family board games or a surefire hit for your next kids’ party, this cluckin’ gem needs to be in your trolley. It’s one of the most hilarious Kmart toys out there for kids who love to laugh, move, and go full chook-mode.
In a world of doomscrolling and endless YouTube shorts, Hurry Up Chicken Butt is a breath of fresh, feather-filled air. It’s that rare combo of silly AND smart, fun AND family-friendly, and just the right amount of bonkers. Add it to your list of top kids’ birthday present ideas—it’s a guaranteed hit with the under-10s and their slightly competitive parents.
So go on, chuck it in the trolley, gather the troops, and get ready to yell “CHICKEN BUTT!” at your loved ones without anyone batting an eye.
Ready, Set… CHICKEN BUTT!
If you’re after Kmart games that guarantee belly laughs and zero screen time, Hurry Up Chicken Butt absolutely delivers.
