Type: Card | Age Range: 7 and up | Number of Players: 2-5 | Playing Time: 15 minutes Once they get the hang of it, players of all ages will delight in this simple game of chance. It takes a few rounds to remember what the graphic on each card represents, but overall we found that gameplay evoked laughter round after round. But, the simple concept and minimal reading make it fun for various players, regardless of age.Ĭontrary to the name, the game doesn't depict or promote violence, but the themes may be inappropriate for some players. Age, really, is less relevant than temperament.

The game’s creators recommend ages seven and up, but we think that depends greatly on the seven-year-old. There are a few strategies involved, we discovered during testing, which can make it frustrating for young players.

While it's a luck-based game, each round is still super exciting. The objective of this card game (appropriate for ages 7 and up) is to take turns drawing a card from the pile without pulling an exploding kitten, and the process continues until one player is left and crowned the winner. The Spruce Home Improvement Review BoardĮxploding Kittens has all the elements of a great family game-it's easy to learn, competitive, and provides just the right amount of silly fun, proven through our testing.