Cards Against Humanity

My favorite new game has to be Cards Against Humanity. In my house, we are big on games and constantly on the search for newer, bigger, better versions of the same old games that everyone has. Every time we venture into a toy store or department store, we stop at the game aisle to peruse what has come out.

I can't take credit for finding Cards Against Humanity. That privilege goes to a dear friend of ours who knows of our love of games. We try to have game nights as often as we can with our friends. On this particular evening we were treated to a night of a raunchy, hilarious, and often filthy card game.

The Premise

Cards Against Humanity is a very easy game to play. Each round, a player reads a Black Question Card aloud. Every other player then plays their best White Answer Card in response. The reader then chooses what he feels is the best answer. The one who played the best White Answer Card wins the Black Question Card. The player with the most Black Cards at the end of the game wins!

My Take

The game is very similar to Apples to Apples in the way it is played. The difference comes in what the cards say. The cards in Cards Against Humanity are rarely used to played G-Rated material. At least in my household. And I love that. It is a game in which adults can get together and let loose and play a game that has no boundaries. We can be as politically incorrect, offensive or just ridiculous as we want to be. I have a feeling that I would be fast friends with the creators.

The game can be downloaded for free, provided you want to sit and cut out every single card. And there are a lot of cards. Alternatively, you could pay $25 and buy the game. Currently there are also three expansion packs available for $10 each. They seem like they are open to new card ideas, too. There is an area where you can "Suggest a card". Actually, it says, "Submit your dumb idea," which gives you a bit of insight into their sense of humor.

The Verdict

Cards Against Humanity is a great game for adults who are like minded, mature and slightly off. Well, maybe not so mature. With cards like "My sex life", "Actually taking candy from a baby", and "Dick fingers" what could possibly go wrong? I give Cards Against Humanity 9/10 cards. Why? Because there's always room for improvement. Right guys?