---
product_id: 425839470
title: "Exploding Kittens - Mantis - 2-6 Players - Ages 7+ - 10 Minutes to Play - Cutthroat Matching Card Game - Ideal for Party, Family Game Night, Kid and Adult"
brand: "exploding kittens"
price: "R621"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Exploding Kittens"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/425839470-exploding-kittens-mantis-2-6-players-ages-7-10-minutes
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 105 vibrant cards 10 min quick play 2-6 players, all ages Exploding Kittens - Mantis - 2-6 Players - Ages 7+ - 10 Minutes to Play - Cutthroat Matching Card Game - Ideal for Party, Family Game Night, Kid and Adult

**Brand:** exploding kittens
**Price:** R621
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦐 Swipe, Steal, Score — The card game everyone’s talking about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Exploding Kittens - Mantis - 2-6 Players - Ages 7+ - 10 Minutes to Play - Cutthroat Matching Card Game - Ideal for Party, Family Game Night, Kid and Adult by exploding kittens
- **How much does it cost?** R621 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/425839470-exploding-kittens-mantis-2-6-players-ages-7-10-minutes)

## Best For

- exploding kittens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted exploding kittens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Art That Pops:** Featuring exclusive mantis shrimp illustrations by The Oatmeal, a visual treat for every player.
- • **Fast-Paced Fun:** Dive into 10-minute rounds that keep your game nights fresh and exciting.
- • **Strategic Stealing:** Master the art of swipe-and-steal gameplay that blends luck with cunning moves.
- • **Portable Party Starter:** Compact and lightweight, take Mantis anywhere—from family nights to office breaks.
- • **Family & Friends Approved:** Perfectly designed for 2-6 players, from kids (7+) to adults, ensuring inclusive fun.

## Overview

Mantis by Exploding Kittens is a fast, strategic matching card game for 2-6 players aged 7 and up. Featuring 105 beautifully illustrated cards and simple rules, it delivers quick, engaging rounds in just 10 minutes. Perfect for family game nights, casual hangouts, or travel, Mantis combines clever gameplay with vibrant art from The Oatmeal, making it a must-have for anyone craving fun, social competition.

## Description

Experience a rollercoaster of emotions in this fast-paced, strategic card game. Steal or score matching sets, with endless rounds of laughter and surprises.

Review: Great fun game - Great fun game. Quick and easy to play. The kids play it with their friends, play it with parents, play it with grandparents. Easy and portable as it is a card game (total cards about the equivalent of 3 normal decks of cards).
Review: Fun and easy to learn - Incredible game and so easy to learn

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision
- How to Play: Experience a rollercoaster of emotions in Mantis, where the only two rules are simple: Steal or Score. Collect matching sets of cards by swiping them from your opponents, only to have them steal back! This back-and-forth battle continues until someone comes out on top. It’s a game of strategy, luck, and plenty of laughs.
- What’s Included: Mantis includes 105 beautifully illustrated cards featuring new, original mantis shrimp artwork that will delight both kids and adults. The game also comes with an easy-to-follow instruction manual (that you might just skim) to get you playing in no time.
- Who's it For?: Designed for 2-6 players, ages 7 and up, Mantis is perfect for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you're looking for a quick game to play with the family or something to spice up your next gathering, Mantis delivers endless fun for players of all ages.
- Where to Play: Mantis is a versatile game that’s perfect for family game nights, casual hangouts, or even a quick break at work. With its simple rules and engaging gameplay, it’s also great for travel, camping, or any time you need a dose of quick and fun competition.
- Our Story: Brought to you by the creators of Exploding Kittens and illustrated by The Oatmeal, Mantis combines the simplicity of a classic matching game with the depth of Gin Rummy for a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master. Backed by a successful Kickstarter campaign, this game is another hit from the minds that brought you quirky, creative fun that’s now even part of the Netflix universe

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XDYXDWR |
| Age Range Description | Big Kid |
| Age range (description) | Big Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,813 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 173 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Brand | Exploding Kittens |
| Brand Name | Exploding Kittens |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Container Type | Box |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,764 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Improve strategic thinking or social skills |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810083041926 |
| Included Components | Cards |
| Item Dimensions | 5.1 x 14.5 x 21.1 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 5L x 2W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Game |
| Item Weight | 0.79 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Exploding Kittens |
| Material | Paper |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 1200 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 84 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Number of Items | 105 |
| Number of Players | 2 |
| Number of players | 2 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | The Oatmeal Comic |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Product Style | Contemporary |
| Size | 14.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 21.1 cm |
| Subject Character | Kittens |
| Theme | Comics |
| UPC | 810083041926 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Big Kid
- **Brand:** Exploding Kittens
- **Material:** Paper
- **Number of players:** 2
- **Theme:** Comics

## Images

![Exploding Kittens - Mantis - 2-6 Players - Ages 7+ - 10 Minutes to Play - Cutthroat Matching Card Game - Ideal for Party, Family Game Night, Kid and Adult - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71frXBRxB6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the symbols big enough for a color blind player to tell what's on the back of the cards? Thank you**
A: Hi there! We've had other color blind players write in and say that they were able to play with no issues!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun game
*by A***R on 3 June 2025*

Great fun game. Quick and easy to play. The kids play it with their friends, play it with parents, play it with grandparents. Easy and portable as it is a card game (total cards about the equivalent of 3 normal decks of cards).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and easy to learn
*by M***A on 29 January 2026*

Incredible game and so easy to learn

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun
*by C***R on 7 January 2026*

Great fun. Quick to play and easy to learn.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-11*