What do these ratings say about Exploding Kittens?

What kind of game is Exploding Kittens?

Exploding Kittens is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is Exploding Kittens?

Exploding Kittens features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Exploding Kittens like?

Exploding Kittens has a polished look that supports gameplay without overpowering it. Expect a pleasant table presence with artwork that complements the game flow.

How strategic is Exploding Kittens?

Exploding Kittens is more tactical than deeply strategic, with shorter planning horizons and flexible turn-by-turn decisions. Luck and tempo shifts can play a noticeable role.

How hard is Exploding Kittens to learn?

Exploding Kittens has moderate complexity, combining approachable core rules with enough depth to stay interesting. Most groups can learn it in a session and grow into stronger play over time.

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Exploding Kittens

Draw cards, avoid exploding kittens, and sabotage opponents in this tense, hilarious game.

2015 • 2–5

Average rating: 4.18
Players: 2–5
Avg time: 15 min
Age: 7+

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Overview

Exploding Kittens is a fast-paced card game where players take turns drawing cards, hoping to avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten. Drawing one of these feline bombs eliminates you from the game, unless you have a Defuse card to disarm it using tactics such as kitten yoga or laser pointers.

Players use a variety of action cards to mitigate risk, sabotage opponents, or peek at the deck to prepare for what's coming. It is a tense and humorous game of risk management as players try to be the last one not exploded. The game combines set collection elements with push your luck, ensuring that no two games are ever the same.