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In 2018 I was a proud member of the Asmodee UK Blogger Board Game Club and as a result, I was sent one game a month, appropriate to the age of my children, to play and review.
In April 2018 my family looked at Exploding Kittens. Back then the kids were 15 and 13, now we are all adults, but this is one game that we are still playing in 2025.
If your family game night needs a serious upgrade, look no further than Exploding Kittens—a game that’s chaotic, clever, and laugh-out-loud funny. Since its wild Kickstarter debut in 2015, this game has exploded in popularity (pun fully intended), and it’s easy to see why.
Who Is Exploding Kittens For?
Ages: 7+
Players: 2–5 (or more with expansions)
Play time: ~15 minutes per game
Exploding Kittens is ideal for families, mixed-age groups, or casual gatherings. It’s simple enough for kids to understand but has just enough strategy to keep adults on their toes.
Perfect for road trips, sleepovers, family dinners, or rainy Sunday afternoons.
How to Play (Quick Overview)
Each player takes turns drawing cards, trying to avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten. If you draw one without a Defuse card, you’re out. The last player standing wins.
In between, players can:
- Skip a turn
- Attack someone to take extra turns
- Peek at the deck
- Steal cards from others
- Or Defuse the kittens with hilarious items like belly rubs or laser pointers
The game is fast, unpredictable, and full of devious little twists.
Why Families Love It
It’s Easy to Learn
Set up takes less than 2 minutes. Even younger players catch on quickly.
It’s Hilariously Illustrated
The offbeat humor (from The Oatmeal cartoonist) appeals to both kids and adults.
Every Round Feels Different
With so many action cards and expansion packs available, no two games are ever the same.
New for 2025: Expansions & More
Since our first review in 2018, the Exploding Kittens universe has expanded—literally.
Best Expansions:
- Imploding Kittens – Adds a 6th player and a wearable “Cone of Shame”
- Streaking Kittens – Let’s you hold an Exploding Kitten in your hand (risky but rewarding!)
- Barking Kittens – Adds powerful combo cards and wearable hats
- Recipes for Disaster – A curated box with the best cards from every version, pre-packed in game modes
Also Available as a Mobile App
Play online with friends or battle AI kittens on your phone when you’re on the go.
💡 Tip: You can even grab the NSFW version for adult game nights. Meow.
Where to Buy
You can find Exploding Kittens at:
- Amazon
- Argos
- Waterstones
- Game retailers or directly at explodingkittens.com
Prices start around £15–£20, and expansion packs are usually £8–£12.
Final Verdict: Exploding Kittens is Still Purrfect in 2025
Exploding Kittens remains one of our family’s top game night picks—because it’s:
- Quick
- Funny
- Portable
- And completely unpredictable
🎯 Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5
“It’s one of the few games where the kids beat us… and we don’t even mind.”
If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for?
Your Turn!
Have you played Exploding Kittens?
What’s your most chaotic or hilarious moment?
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