Board game Rebel Exploding Kitties (New Edition) – party card game for 2–5 players

Exploding Kitties (New Edition) by Rebel is a compact party card game for 2–5 players that combines simple rules with quick, tactical turns. Players draw cards each turn and use action cards such as defuse, skip and attack to avoid drawing an exploding kitten. The game is designed for fast setup and short rounds, making it suitable for casual gatherings, family game nights and quick competitive sessions.

Advantages

The new edition preserves the original game mechanics while providing updated artwork and a refreshed card set. Gameplay is focused on player interaction and tactical decision-making, with short rounds that keep all participants engaged. The compact card deck is easy to carry and store, and rules are concise so new players can join with minimal explanation.

Suitable for

• Casual parties and social gatherings
• Family game nights with older children and adults
• Short competitive sessions between 2 and 5 players
• Travel and small-space play due to compact packaging

Key specifications

• Players: 2–5
• Game type: party card game
• Typical duration: 10–20 minutes per round
• Age recommendation: suitable for teenagers and adults (check packaging for exact age guidance)
• Contents: shuffled card deck with action and hazard cards, printed rules

How to use

Shuffle the deck and deal the starting hand to each player according to the printed rules. On a turn, a player may play action cards from their hand and then must draw from the deck; drawing an exploding kitten eliminates a player unless they play a defuse card. Use skip, attack and other action cards to influence turn order and avoid drawing hazards. Continue rounds until only one player remains who has not exploded.

Usage recommendations

Play on a flat surface with enough space for discard piles and played cards. Keep the rule summary visible for new players and separate rare or promotional cards if you prefer classic balance. For faster sessions, reduce the number of rounds or set a time limit per round.