One of the most-backed card games on Kickstarter is now available for 50% off

Cyber Monday Exploding Kittens deal — (Image credit: Future)

We've seen plenty of Cyber Monday board game deals pop up over the last few days but there's been one in particular that's caught my eye - and it's not just because of its slightly alarming name. Exploding Kittens, a card game "for people who are into kittens and explosions" is currently on sale by 50% at Amazon for Cyber Monday. Not only this, but its spin-off games are also available at a generous half-price discount.

If you've never heard of Exploding Kittens, it's basically a strategic card game where 2 - 5 players take turns to draw cards until someone picks up an exploding kitten and well, you can probably guess the rest. Unless that is, they have a defuse card that uses tactics like laser pointers, belly rubs, and catnip to calm the fragile feline down. If you weren't already convinced by this amazing deal, it may help to know that Exploding Kittens was the most funded game on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter back when it launched in 2015.

The original Exploding Kittens set is down to just $9.99 at Amazon, 50% off its usual $20 price tag in today's Cyber Monday deals. It was around this time last year that we saw it go down a little more to $9.97 so if you're looking for an explosive game to play this Holiday season - now's the time to pounce. You can see the full deal, plus the other Exploding Kittens discounts below.

Today's best Cyber Monday deals on Exploding Kittens

Exploding Kittens - Original Edition | ~~$20.00~~ $9.99 at Amazon
Save $10.01 - The one that started it all. If you're new to Exploding Kittens and want to start from scratch, you can't go wrong with the original version of the card game. The box contains 56 cards and is suitable for ages 7 and above.

Buy it if:
✅ You've never played Exploding Kittens
✅ You're looking for a family-friendly card game
✅ You want a hilarious party game

Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like card games
❌ You don't like the thought of exploding kittens

Price check: Walmart $19.82

Exploding Kittens - NSFW Edition | ~~$19.99~~ $9.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - As the name suggests, this isn't quite the same as the family-friendly version of Exploding Kittens. This version is pretty similar to the original except it features some cards that aren't safe for work. The beauty of this pack is that it can be combined with others to allow up to 9 players to join in on the fun.

Buy it if:
✅ You want a slightly more adult version to play
✅ You don't plan to be playing with the whole family

Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a game for the whole family

Price check: Walmart $15.85

Exploding Kittens Recipes for Disaster | ~~$24.99~~ $12.49 at Amazon
Save $12.50 - If you already know that you're going to love this game, or maybe you've tried it before, this is the ultimate version for you. Made up of 121 cards, this version includes the original Exploding Kittens and all of its expansions, which is pretty impressive considering it's so cheap right now.

Buy it if:
✅ You want the complete version of the game
✅ You already know you're a fan

Don't buy it if:
❌ you want to start simple with less cards

Price check: Walmart $14.92

More of today's best Cyber Monday board game deals

Amazon: Save up to $20
Target: Buy 2, get 1 free
For adults: Up to $20 off at Amazon
2-player: Up to $24 off at Amazon
Strategy: Amazon savings up to $30
Co-op: $23 or more off at Amazon
Party: As cheap as $12.39 at Amazon
For families: Up to $10 off at Amazon
For kids: Save up to $5 at Amazon
D&D: Get up to 70% off at Amazon
Pokemon TCG: Check at Amazon
MTG: Amazon savings up to $20 off
Warhammer: Big savings at Amazon
Walmart: Discounted classics

We're also bringing you all the Cyber Monday gaming deals on the web right now, as well as all the biggest Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals and Cyber Monday PS5 deals.

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