Unleash pure tabletop fury, trigger relentless attack combos, and power through aggressive board states in a hyper-charged, high-intensity standalone spin on the classic feline Russian Roulette card game.
Exploding Kittens: Rage Mode (published by Exploding Kittens) cranks the tension, pace, and aggression of the original game up to maximum overdrive. Moving away from standard defensive hoarding or slow attrition, this edition is engineered for explosive confrontation, introducing "Rage" mechanics that punish passive play and reward reckless, relentless attacks. The primary gameplay objective remains focused on pure survival: players draw cards from a volatile deck, strategically maneuver lethal hazards, and deploy overcharged action cards to be the last player standing without drawing an un-defused Exploding Kitten.
The primary mechanical hurdle stems from managing escalated turn penalties, hyper-aggressive attack chains, and volatile board triggers. In Rage Mode, classic mechanics are supercharged—players can enter a "Rage" state to chain multiple offensive actions, force catastrophic multi-draw penalties onto opponents, or reverse incoming assaults at double the intensity. The margin for error shrinks drastically as high-impact cards strip away safety nets, turning standard Defuse cards into contested life-lines. Designed for 2 to 5 players aged 7 and up, games resolve in a lightning-fast, adrenaline-pumping 10 to 15 minutes. To survive the frenzy, players must lean into aggressive combos, time counter-attacks flawlessly, and direct the wrath of the deck squarely at their rivals.
Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 7+ Years
Publisher: Exploding Kittens
Play Time: 10-15 Minutes
Player Count: 2-5 Players
Complexity: Light (Hand Management, Push Your Luck, Player Elimination, Take-That, Real-Time Intensity)
What's in the Box?
- Deck of Rage-Infused Playing Cards
- Rage Mode / Status Tracking Tokens
- 1 Full-Color Illustrated Rulebook