20 million copies sold! Exploding Kittens Original Edition game box.
Includes 56 hilarious cards with original illustrations by The Oatmeal.
“One of the best travel card games” — National Geographic.
Draw cards, betray your friends, try not to explode!
Perfect for family game nights, parties, pre-gaming, road trips, and travel.
Back of the Exploding Kittens Original Edition game box.
Ages 7+. 2–5 players. 15 minutes to play. But you’ll wanna play it over and over again!

Exploding Kittens: Original Edition
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Exploding Kittens is a kitty powered version of Russian Roulette
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
307 Reviews
$19.99 USD
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Game play time 15 min
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Betray your friends. Try not to explode.

You Explode, You Lose: Exploding Kittens is the infamous card game where you try and avoid drawing the Exploding Kitten. Use action cards to skip, attack, shuffle, or defuse your way to being the last player standing.

Please Note: Non-English Versions of Exploding Kittens are not compatible with English Versions of Expansion Packs.
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Imploding Kittens: Expansion

This is the first expansion of Exploding Kittens.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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AGE 7+
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Game play time 15 min
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Streaking Kittens: Expansion

This is the second expansion of Exploding Kittens.

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
110 Reviews
AGE 7+
2-5
Game play time 15 min

what’s in the box?

Exploding Kittens comes with 56 Cards featuring original illustrations by The Oatmeal

Plus one instruction manual that you will probably skim.
Original Edition contents shot with box, rulebook and card deck

Hey! Reading is the worst way to learn how to play a game. Watch this instead:

More tense comic-style graphic with scratching cat claws

Or don’t. Read here:

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quick step guide

Two cartoon characters playing a card game at a table

Draw Cards
Exploding Kittens themed cards on a red background

EXPLODE
Exploding Kittens Defuse cards illustration

DEFUSE
Exploding Kittens greeting cards on a red background

ACTION CARDS
Pictogram of a person and a cat on a red background

BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS
Pictogram of a person exploding beside a cat, on red

TRY NOT TO EXPLODE
Black cat holding a mug and lit match illustration

It still holds the all time record for the most number of Kickstarter backers!

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 307 reviews
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Reviews Summary
Customers say this card game brings loads of laughs and fun to family game nights. Many reviews mention how quickly players catch on after a brief learning curve. The game works well for various group sizes, from two players to larger parties. Players enjoy the quirky illustrations and fast-paced gameplay. Common feedback includes its portability for travel and suitability for different age groups. While most find it easy to learn, some note the initial rules take a few rounds to master. Frequent comments highlight its appeal for both kids and adults, making it a hit at family gatherings. Many mention getting expansion packs to add variety.
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    Trevor
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    Exploding Kittens: Original Edition
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Best but most angering game I have ever played

    This game is the perfect mix of fun and getting annoyed. I do recommend this game to everyone who can get it. Just the best game I have ever played

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    Jennifer M.
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    Exploding Kittens 2-Player Edition
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Uugo

    It nice

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    Christopher D.
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    Exploding Kittens: Original Edition
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Great game

    Loved this game online for a while, finally got my own physical version.

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    Lincoln B.
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    Exploding Kittens: Original Edition
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    GREAT

    I bought the game before my summer camp and I brought it and we all loved it

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    Jeffrey
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    Exploding Kittens: Original Edition
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    5 Stars

    Really fun and chaotic

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