# Exploding Kittens® 2

> The official digital version of the world's favourite explosive cat-based game!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marmalade.explodingkittens](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marmalade.explodingkittens)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.marmalade.explodingkittens`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marmalade Game Studio
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 97,896
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (3,174 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-22
- **First published:** 2024-08-12
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 371 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marmalade.explodingkittens)
- **Website:** [https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/](https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/app-privacy-policy/](https://www.marmaladegamestudio.com/app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

The official digital version of Exploding Kittens 2 brings the chaotic, cat-themed card game to your device. Personalise avatars, customize emoji sets, and dive into multiple game modes with slick animations and witty humor that keeps the chaos alive.

Play online with friends or challenge AI, unleash the Nope card to foil rivals, and learn the rules quickly with a simple turn-based flow. Perfect for casual games, parties, and quick bursts of explosive fun.

## Rankings

- #223,663 — Overall
- #6 — Game board (Paid)
- #55 — Game (Paid)
- #125 — Game board (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.marmalade.explodingkittens.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.marmalade.explodingkittens.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great art and animation style
- Real good passing and multiplayer option
- Closer to the tabletop version compared to the first app

### Cons

- Very buggy with frequent crashes and long load times
- Game play is significantly slower than the original
- Frustrating controls and wonky mechanics
- Ineffective customization options and inability to save avatars
- Many complaints about microtransactions and in-app purchases

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marmalade.explodingkittens)