Exploding Kittens card game

Exploding Kittens is a highly popular card game that originated from a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign in 2015. Created by Elan Lee, Shane Small, and Matthew Inman (the creator of The Oatmeal), the game was born in the United States and quickly transition from a crowdfunding sensation to a global household name.

While the intellectual property and brand management are centered in the United States, most manufacturing of the physical game sets takes place in China to facilitate global distribution. The brand has expanded significantly into digital media, including mobile gaming and an animated series, maintaining its status as an independent entity under its founding company while securing strategic partnerships for international distribution and media adaptations.