Cards Against Humanity is a pretty popular party game, especially in super social places such as college campuses. The game was created through Kickstarter by a group of high school friends who wanted to upgrade Apples to Apples into a more mature/grown up game. The age limit is 17+. The game was officially launched in 2011 by Josh Dillon, Daniel Dranove, Eli Halpern, Ben Hantoot, David Munk, David Pinsof, Max Temkin, and Eliot Weinstein. Cards against humanity is a combination of strategy and humor and I think its witty nature is what makes it a staple party game.
One of my favorite things about the game as a new player was its simplicity. It requires at least three players, but beyond that, you can play with as many people as makes sense. Each player judges a round, and the other players try to come up with the funniest response to the judge’s card. The judge then picks the funniest response, and the player who submitted that response gets a point.
The jokes can inappropriate, and sometimes downright offensive adding to the intended maturity of the audience. This is In line with the goal of the creators, considering the game tagline is “A Party Game for Horrible People.”. The game is also heavily geared towards male audiences, which is evident in the type of humor that is used and is an ode to the all male team of creators.
While the game is simple, it can be a lot of fun. The anonymity of the game means that players don’t know who played which card, which can lead to some hilarious moments. The game is also fast-paced, which keeps things interesting. However, the game can become repetitive if played with the same deck of cards too often. This is where the digital version of the game comes in handy, as it allows for new prompts and responses to be added on a regular basis.
Another downside to the game is that it doesn’t really encourage players to get to know each other on a deeper level. While players may open up during the course of the game, there is no driving mechanism that encourages this. The game is more about having fun and making jokes, rather than building relationships.
Overall, Cards Against Humanity is a fun and entertaining party game that is perfect for those who enjoy raunchy humor and a casual atmosphere. It’s not a game that will bring players closer together, but it’s definitely a game that will provide laughs and entertainment for hours on end.
