Elan Lee

Elan Lee is co-creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens, the company behind Kickstarter's most successful card game. A former Xbox developer and pioneer of alternate reality games, he blends technology and storytelling. Lee also created Throw Throw Burrito and is based in Los Angeles.

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EP 793

Exploding Kittens: Elan Lee. How cat-themed Russian Roulette changed game night forever

Elan Lee

Exploding Kittens

Elan Lee turned a game of cat-themed Russian roulette into a cultural phenomenon. Exploding Kittens launched as a $10,000 Kickstarter and shattered records with $8.7 million in backing, proving that absurd concepts can scale when they tap into pure fun. The story reveals how a simple deck of cards, where you hope not to draw the exploding kitten, built a lasting brand through community-driven momentum and relentless iteration.

Dec 22, 202587 min

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Exploding Kittens

Exploding Kittens is a game and entertainment company that creates innovative tabletop card games. Founded in 2015, the company gained fame for its namesake card game, which set Kickstarter records. Their mission is to inspire people to connect and play together in the physical world.

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