Players are able to stall for time via the various effects of the other cards in the deck, allowing them to take cards from other players’ hands, check the next cards in the deck, or hold off an explosion. Whenever a player draws one of the titular exploding kittens, they are eliminated. Rather than attempting to prove themselves the superior edgelord, players take turns drawing cards from the deck. While fast gameplay, sick jokes, and easy-to-learn rules are definitely the order of the day, there’s a surprising element of skill required here that should appeal to both serious and casual gamers. You’re probably already thinking that this is just a Cards Against Humanity clone, but fortunately Exploding Kittens offers a totally different experience to that perennial ‘grown up’ party favourite.
