Exploding Kittens

What you need

• Exploding Kittens base game

Setup

1. Remove exploding kittens + defuses. Deal 4 cards + 1 defuse per player.
2. Add exploding kittens back = 1 fewer than players. Shuffle deck.

How to play

1. Turn: play any number of cards, then draw one.
2. Draw an exploding kitten = you're out UNLESS you play a defuse (then reinsert kitten anywhere).
3. Action cards: skip, attack, see the future, shuffle, favor.
4. Last player alive wins.

Host tips

• Party board game — read the rulebook once before hosting.
• Use the in-app Scorekeeper to track running totals.
• Tap 'Ask AI Judge' if a rules dispute comes up.

Snack & drink pairings

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