Exploding Kittens Family-Friendly Adult Card Game

Last updated: July 21, 2020


In this game, players draw cards. If they get an exploding kitten, they’re out unless they can diffuse the situation. This game is perfect for kids and adults of all ages.

Exploding Kittens Family-Friendly Adult Card Game

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: Like a strategic Russian roulette, but with kittens.

In our analysis of 35 expert reviews, the Exploding Kittens Family-Friendly Adult Card Game placed 2nd when we looked at the top 10 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Exploding kittens is the perfect card game for adults, teens and kids who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Can be played with two to five players and is easy to learn. Once everyone knows the rules, play goes quickly. A nice mix of strategy and luck in tandem with adorable card illustrations. For adults, there's also a NSFW version available.
This game is more fun than one might think it would be. It plays quickly and is easy to learn. Pick it up for something additional to do during a night of gaming. It is a fine addition to throw in while someone is running to set up something else.
Lots of reviewers appreciate that the cards are “random” but family-friendly. A mother brings this game on family camping and hiking trips. And another parent who bought it for their teenage daughter calls it “a quirky, funny, and flexible game that provides actual interaction in a light and funny way.”
There’s luck involved in Exploding Kittens, but you can also get strategic about sabotaging your opponents. The whole family will love Exploding Kittens, as it’s unlike any other game. While the game may seem complicated, it’s quick and easy to learn. Many parents say children were able to keep up!

What reviewers didn't like

The cards wear out quickly.
It probably couldn’t support a game night on its own.
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