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Exploding Kittens is a highly popular, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette. Players take turns drawing cards until someone inevitably draws an Exploding Kitten and is eliminated from the game. Players use various action cards to avoid explosions, defuse kittens, attack friends, or manipulate the deck to ensure others draw the perilous card.

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The Verdict

based on 16 reviews

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Easy and quick to learn rules
Fast-paced and engaging gameplay
Amusing and quirky cat artwork
Good balance of luck and strategy
Great for families and casual game nights
Replayability may diminish without expansions
Better with more players, ideally 4-5
Can be short-lived for serious gamers
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HexaGamers, WhitneyArticle

Exploding Kittens is a fast, hilarious, and easy-to-learn card game that balances light strategy with sudden chaotic tension and satisfying player elimination.

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Nerds on EarthArticle

Exploding Kittens is a highly praised, simple-to-learn card game ideal for quick, humorous sessions. Its distinctive art and competitive sabotage make it a fun "Beer & Pretzels" experience for those who enjoy lighthearted conflict.

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Nerd Problems Gaming, Mike MacVideo

This video from Nerd Problems Gaming offers a comprehensive review of the popular physical card game, Exploding Kittens, discussing its gameplay, mechanics, and overall appeal.

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Dann SullivanArticle

Exploding Kittens is a quick, accessible, and silly gateway card game featuring simple mechanics, clever action cards, and push-your-luck tension that has deservedly become a modern classic.

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The Players' Aid, AlexanderArticle

It’s basically just a goofy game of Russian Roulette, which takes at most 10 minutes to play. It’s a fun little filler that won’t tax your brain between other games, which is great for that niche.

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3 Minute Board Games, 3 Minute Board GamesVideo

The video concisely reviews Exploding Kittens, highlighting it as a fun, silly, lightweight casual card game perfect for players who want to avoid complex rules. It acknowledges the game's lack of depth, advising serious gamers to skip it.

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Board Game Plays, Board Game PlaysVideo

This brief video offers an opinion on Exploding Kittens, likely discussing its position within a board game ranking or its general reception among players. It serves as a commentary rather than a full review.

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Drive Thru Games, Drive Thru GamesVideo

Exploding Kittens is a fast-paced, highly random card game for lighthearted fun. It's easy to learn and best enjoyed with a casual group who appreciates its whimsical art and take-that mechanics.

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BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

The BoardGameCo video presents a review of Exploding Kittens as part of a lineup of party games. It describes Exploding Kittens as a surprisingly fun, semi-amusing party game best for 2-3 players, with playtimes around 25 minutes.

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Gaming with Edo & Jessica, Eduardo BarafVideo

The reviewer likely found Exploding Kittens to be a fun and accessible card game, suitable for quick play and enjoyable interactions with other players.

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The Dice Tower, Jeff Knapp and Melanie KnappVideo

Jeff and Melanie Knapp review the physical card game Exploding Kittens, discussing its gameplay and features. They also share their personal top 10 favorite cards from the game and provide individual ratings for it.

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Meeple Like Us, Michael HeronArticle

Exploding Kittens is a perfectly functional yet utterly forgettable card game that feels like an algorithmic triumph of viral branding over genuine design substance. Its massive Kickstarter success and focus-tested NSFW elements feel soulless, offering careless fun rather than a truly compelling experience.

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