Exploding Kittens 2015
Designed by Matthew Inman, Elan Lee, Shane Small
What it is
A very light animals, card game, comic book / strip game for 2-5 players (~15 min), built around hand management, hot potato, player elimination.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4001 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
Mechanics
How to play Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 15 minutes and is aimed at ages 7 and up. It's an Animals, Card Game and Comic Book / Strip game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Hot Potato and Player Elimination. A very light animals, card game, comic book / strip game for 2-5 players (~15 min), built around hand management, hot potato, player elimination. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4001 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Exploding Kittens
How many players is Exploding Kittens?
Exploding Kittens plays with 2–5 players.
Does Exploding Kittens work with 2 players?
Yes — Exploding Kittens plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Exploding Kittens take to play?
About 15 minutes per game.
Is Exploding Kittens hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.1 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Exploding Kittens for?
The publisher recommends ages 7 and up.
Is Exploding Kittens good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.1/5 and a 7+ age rating — Exploding Kittens is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Exploding Kittens?
Exploding Kittens is an Animals, Card Game, Comic Book / Strip game, built on Hand Management, Hot Potato, Player Elimination.
Where to buy Exploding Kittens
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