Exploding Kittens®

Exploding Kittens®

The Official Game

12K ratings
508 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 16 Jul 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 21, 2016
  • August 20, 2024

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About

Experience the hit card game of strategy and luck on your mobile device. Draw cards, avoid the explosive felines, and use special cards to outwit opponents. Play with friends or strangers online, or challenge the AI offline.

Multiplayer card game
Online and local play
Challenge AI opponents
Includes original and exclusive cards
Features hit expansions
Original art by The Oatmeal
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What's New in Exploding Kittens®

5.3.10

August 20, 2024

Bugfixing and Stability improvements

8

In-App Purchases

$0.99

Animals Avatar Pack

Includes 5 Avatars + Sound FX

User reviews

The AI is a cheater!!!

Kitty Cat Butt Butt is supposed to hide ALL cards in your hand until you pull one. Somehow the computer always knows where its skip and slap cards are despite them being INVISIBLE. At least TRY to make it random yall\

Why disrespect Jesus in avatar selection ?

In the avatar selection menu there is an avatar named Jesus, which is clearly an attempted depiction of Jesus Christ. The avatar appears to have a lazy eye and a moronic facial expression. The blatant disrespect to Jesus, every Christian, as well as anyone who has respect for Jesus and his teachings, regardless of religious beliefs is appalling ! I don’t understand how anyone who claims to be a Christian can see this and continue playing/supporting this game or its developers. If I would have known of this before hand, I wouldn’t have spent money and downloaded this game to begin with.
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change diffuser position

I don’t know who developed this game but the bright idea to leave the diffuser always to the far left so that anytime anyone picks a card they know exactly where the pick is the dumbest thing they’ve done in this game eight times out of 10 i’ll grab a diffuser

Great game but with issues!

I was given this card game in December and my family had so much fun playing it that I bought it for my iPhone - love the game but OMG! There is no way to speed it up (especially playing the computer)and it can feel maddening waiting for each turn and waiting for the final explosion to complete. The makers really need to add the ability to speed up the game. For a fast paced game they really dropped the ball on the mobile version. Most of my other card game apps have the option to speed up play- PLEASE add this feature. I have two friends that played the in-hand card game in December with us and both bought this virtual one- one friend deleted it because she found the delay of play better suited for 80 yr olds (her words) and the other says she rarely plays it on her phone. Really fun game but buy with the knowledge that it drags when the computer and or opponents have to play. The computers comments(I’m full of fear) was funny the first time but gets frustratingly old really quickly as again it delays the pace.
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Best game when you’re bored

One of the best games on iOS for me like balatro it only takes a few minutes and is super fun however overpriced decks and profile pictures kinda set it back.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Inability to purchase expansion packs

Bug

Incorrect card behavior and interactions

Bug

Stuck on 'Welcome Message' screen

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Pass-and-play mode for local multiplayer

Feature

Ability to combine purchased decks

Feature

Progression system with stats and achievements

Feature

More language support beyond English

Feature

FAQ

What is Exploding Kittens®?

Exploding Kittens® is a highly strategic, kitty-powered card game where players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten and is out of the game, unless they have a Defuse card. The mobile version brings this popular Kickstarter game to your device.

How do I play Exploding Kittens®?

Players draw cards one by one. The goal is to avoid drawing an Exploding Kitten. Special cards can be used to move, mitigate, or avoid the Exploding Kittens, while Defuse cards allow you to survive drawing one. The last player remaining wins.

Can I play with friends?

Yes, you can play with 2 to 5 players across multiple phones in the same room, or online with friends or strangers. The app also offers the option to challenge the AI or play offline with friends face-to-face.

Is Exploding Kittens® free to download?

Exploding Kittens® is a paid app. While the core game is purchased upfront, there are optional game features that may be purchased with real money through in-app purchases.

What platforms is Exploding Kittens® available on?

The application is available as a mobile game, playable on smartphones and tablets. It is designed for users aged 13 and older.