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Mantis (By Exploding Kittens)

A Simple, Cutthroat Card Game of Colour and Theft
Series: Exploding Kittens
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Brief Description
Make a rainbow. Break a rainbow. First player to earn 11 cards wins! A simple yet addictive card game you will learn in seconds and play for hours Playing this game is like popping bubble wrap on your opponent’s soul Inspired by The Oatmeal’s comic -... Read More

Players

2–6 players

Time to play

10–20 minutes

Age

6 years or older

Game type

Base Game

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Mantis (By Exploding Kittens)

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Make a rainbow. Break a rainbow.

First player to earn 11 cards wins!

A simple yet addictive card game you will learn in seconds and play for hours

Playing this game is like popping bubble wrap on your opponent’s soul

Inspired by The Oatmeal’s comic - “Why the mantis shrimp is my new favorite animal” which generated 5m impressions.

  • Ages 6+
  • 2-6 Players
  • 10 Min Play Time

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Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 810083041926

Publisher: Exploding Kittens

Board game features: Award winning

Color pattern: Multicolor, Rainbow

Recommended age group: 6 years or older

Theme: Animals, Nature

Toy game material: Cardboard

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 370g

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