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Exploding Kittens® 2
The Official New Version
Purrfect victory or utter catastrophe? Both fates are on the table in Exploding Kittens 2. Strategically play cards to sabotage opponents, but watch out for combustible kitties that’ll blast you out of the game! This sequel features visual upgrades, a return to the original tabletop game’s rules and decks, and add-ons like Imploding Kittens—a twist with an unstoppable, world-devouring feline. Meow-velous!
What we love: The deviously sweet strategy. Weaken opponents by stealing their cards, then drop a few Attacks to make the next player draw from a dangerously low deck. Unload a stockpile of mighty cards in one epic late-game turn. Pulling the rug out from under your foes is as delightful as a big stretch after a catnap.
Quick tip: Pay close attention to the meter to the left of the draw pile—it shows the number of cards left and the probability of the next one being an Exploding Kitten. When the odds creep above 33 percent, it’s a good time to play a See the Future card!
Meet the creator: Exploding Kittens 2 traces its pedigree to 2015’s Exploding Kittens tabletop card game, designed in part by Matthew Inman (author of the web comic The Oatmeal). This sequel comes from London-based Marmalade Game Studio, whose board-game adaptations include Clue: Classic Edition and The Game of Life.