
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,184
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Exploding Minions
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

2023
Rules assistance for Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Elan Lee and Carol Mertz and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination.
New rules. New Kittens. New mayhem. This version of Exploding Kittens features new cards and gameplay based on the Netflix animated series Exploding Kittens, premiering near the end of 2023. It's still the highly-strategic kitty powered version of Russian Roulette you know and love with new Armageddon Cards which set up an epic battle of Good vs. Evil. Outsmart your opponent. Try not to explode. The last player left alive wins. —description from the publisher
Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil are: Elan Lee and Carol Mertz. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.