Players draw cards until somebody draws an Exploding Kitten, at which point they explode and are out of the game. To avoid exploding, they can defuse the kitten with a laser pointer or catnip sandwich, OR use powerful action cards to move or avoid the Exploding Kitten. Betray your friends. Try not to explode. The last player left alive wins.

Previous versions of this game played a Mariachi Cat Jingle when opened. Sadly the Mariachi Cats have retired so in this version you just have to sit with your own thoughts.