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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 14 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

The reviewer finds Exploding Kittens a hilarious, easy-to-learn, and quick game with surprising tension, perfect for casual players and families. They highly recommend it as an inexpensive, fun addition despite minor durability and player-count limitations.

90
Big Boss Battle (B3), Dann SullivanArticle

The reviewer praises Exploding Kittens as a modern classic and an excellent, easy-to-learn gateway game. They highlight its quick turns and clever mechanics, concluding its few downsides are negligible.

90
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.

90
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.

85
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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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.

80
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.

80
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.

80
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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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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Board Game Brawl, Board Game BrawlVideo

The Board Game Brawl review examines the card game Exploding Kittens and its NSFW expansion, explaining its Uno-like mechanics and "take-that" elements. The reviewer criticizes the artwork and overall gameplay, concluding with a strong negative recommendation.

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The GuardianArticle

It takes longer than Monopoly, it’s more life-sapping than Risk and it’s less satisfying than any other experience. (This is a review of the TV adaptation but the game is reviewed as well... negatively.)

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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

The reviewer finds Exploding Kittens relies too heavily on luck with minimal strategic depth, making it dull for experienced gamers despite its humorous art. While it may suit new players who enjoy the theme, it lacks engaging decision-making opportunities.

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