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- BGG rating
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Exploding Kittens: Grab & Game
2024
Rules assistance for Exploding Kittens: Grab & Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 7+
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Exploding Kittens: Grab & Game
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Exploding Kittens: Grab & Game is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Shane Small, Matthew Inman, and Elan Lee and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Exploding Kittens: Grab & Game has a deck reduced to 42 cards and the number of players is reduced to 4. Exploding Kittens is a kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette. Players take turns drawing cards until someone draws an exploding kitten and loses the game. The deck is made up of cards that let you avoid exploding by peeking at cards before you draw, forcing your opponent to draw multiple cards, or shuffling the deck. The game gets more and more intense with each card you draw because fewer cards left in the deck means a greater chance of drawing the kitten and exploding in a fiery ball of feline hyperbole.
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Designers
Publishers
- Gémklub
- Exploding Kittens
- Siam Board Games
- Top Toys
Questions and answers
Exploding Kittens: Grab & Game supports 2–4 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: Grab & Game 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: Grab & Game 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: Grab & Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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: Grab & Game are: Shane Small, Matthew Inman, and Elan Lee. 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: Grab & Game 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.