Games Like Cards Against Humanity: A Comprehensive List

Cards Against Humanity is one of the most irreverent, crude, controversial, and offensive games out there. And that’s what makes it so great! Whilst the game has come under fire in recent years due to some of it’s content, Cards Against Humanity offers an interesting experience where the most offensive a player can be, the greater chance they stand of gaining points.

In this adult party game, players complete fill-in-the-blank statements using words or phrases usually deemed risque, or politically incorrect, but trying to be as offensive as possible. Designed by a group of school friends, it was funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2011 that generated 400% of it’s original goal. The base game came packed with over 500 cards and in the years following saw half a dozen expansions with a hundred or so cards each, along with various re-releases.

The game essentially boils down to one player each turn reading out a card, with each player laying a card face down that completes the sentence or phrase. The player who reads the statement picks the funniest card, and that player receives a point. This continues until a player has reached a certain amount of points and wins the game. We can’t print any examples of what the cards say here, but some of the combinations are truly hilarious!

Although Cards Against Humanity is a fun game, it is not for the faint of heart of easily offended. Therefore, we’re offering up a handful of games like Cards Against Humanity, but that you won’t feel as uncomfortable playing with your family. These include various board games and party games that are fun and engaging for group play. Additionally, there are kid-friendly options for those who want to play with family members of all ages.

Party Game Alternatives

If you’re looking for more party game alternatives to Cards Against Humanity, consider the following options:

• What Do You Meme?: This party game takes the internet’s favorite pastime—memes—and turns it into a hilarious competition. Players compete to create the funniest meme by combining caption cards with a random image. It’s a great way to get everyone laughing and engaged, just like Cards Against Humanity.

• Joking Hazard: From the creators of Cyanide & Happiness, Joking Hazard is a party game where players create a comic strip by combining cards with different images and captions. The judge decides which combination is the funniest, making it a game full of unexpected and often outrageous humor.

• Monikers: In this party game, players try to guess the name of a movie, book, or other item based on a brief description given by the player who drew it. With each round, the clues get more challenging, making it a fun and dynamic game that keeps everyone on their toes.

• Taboo: A fast-paced word-guessing game where players take turns describing a word without using certain “taboo” words or phrases. It’s a great way to test your creativity and quick thinking, and it always leads to lots of laughs.

• Pictionary: A classic drawing game where players take turns drawing a word or phrase and their teammates try to guess what it is. It’s perfect for those who love to doodle and guess, and it guarantees a lot of fun and laughter.

What Do You Meme? Party Game

By: What Do You Meme?   Players: 3-20     Time: 30-90 Minutes     Ages: 17+

What Do You Meme? Takes the same principle gameplay as Cards Against Humanity, but rather than complete a phrase or question, players place a picture of a famous internet meme and must choose the best statement or phrase to go along with it. Slightly less offensive than CAH but no less enjoyable, What Do You Meme is hilarious in it’s own right.

The game comes with a deck of photo cards and a deck of caption cards. Both decks are shuffled and kept separately, and players draw a hand from the captions cards. Each player takes a turn being a judge, who starts the round by drawing a photo card from the deck and placing it face-up for all to see. Everyone but the judge then selects the caption card they think goes best with the picture and places it face down in font of the judge. Once everyone has placed their cards the judge chooses the funniest combination and the player with the winning card receives a point and keeps the photo card as a trophy. The role of the judge then goes to the next player and the game continues in the same manner until one player has scored enough points to win the game.

With similar mechanics to Cards Against Humanity, the simplistic gameplay makes it very easy to pick up and play and although some cards may not be appropriate for all ages, those above a certain age should enjoy the game and at times find it truly hilarious.

Exploding Kittens

By: Hasbro Gaming    Players: 2-5     Time: 15 minutes     Ages: 7+

Exploding Kittens is essentially a card game version of Russian Roulette but with cats that are about to explode. Everyone has to keep their fingers crossed that they don’t draw one of the Exploding Kittens, if they do they’re out of the game. The last player left standing is the winner.

Players start the game with six cards in their hand, five regular cards, and one ‘Defuse’ card. Players can do one of two things on their turn, play or pass. Players can play as many (or few) cards from their hand as they like one by one and follow the instructions on the card. Once they’ve finished playing cards they pass their turn and draw a card from the top of the deck.  Players will periodically find Exploding Kitten cards in the deck and unless they can use a Defuse card, they’re exploded and out of the game. If they do still have a Defuse card however, once it’s been played it’s discarded and the Kitten is secretly put back in the deck anywhere that player wishes. Eventually, all Kittens will be uncovered and the last player standing wins.

Exploding Kittens is easy to learn, quick to play, and contains some funny cards. A good one for younger players for sure. 

The Voting Game

By: Self-Published Players: 5-10     Time: 30 minutes     Ages: 17+

A truly revealing game, if you’ve ever wondered what your friends think of you this is the game that reveals all. Everyone is posed with a new question each turn and must vote for the player they think matches the description. There’s over 150 questions included in the game that range from the funny to the personal, and some are especially revealing!

Everyone receives a coloured number card as an identifier and places it in front of them. They then receive a number card representing all players except them. Each turn, a player draws a question card and reads it out loud, players then use their number cards to vote for the player they believe is the answer to the question. The player who asked the question then collects the votes anonymously and revels them to the group. For each vote received, players can guess one person who voted for them. If they guess correctly the truth is revealed and if a player receives at least half the votes they get to keep the question card. Whoever wins six questions cards first is the winner.

Another game that’s easy to learn and quick to play through, The Voting Game is excellent for parties and can generate a lot of laughs, as well as interesting discussions involving the whole group.

Blockbuster

By: Big Potato Games    Players: 4-10     Ages: 12+     Time: 30-60 minutes

A movie game for anyone who has ever seen a movie! The game challenges you to act out scenes, describe, and recite quotes from various movies. This party game is packed with all kinds of different challenges and is great to play with family and friends.

In Blockbuster, teams work together to win a collection of movie cards. These are won by teams participating in several rounds where movie titles must be guessed, but the clues are given in a variety of ways.  At the start of each round, a player from each team takes part in the head-to-head challenge. A separate player reads out a card that lists a topic or theme. Players are then timed to think of as many movies they can that match the theme, and hit the buzzer each time they can think of an answer.

The team who provides the most answers wins, and proceeds with drawing six movie cards from the deck of 200+ options. They choose three of these and then pass the other three to the opposing team. The game board then comes into play: a recreation of a Blockbuster parking lot with two sets of three bays and a “Blockbuster” sign reaching into the sky. Each of these bays is listed “One word”, “Quote it”, and “Act it”.

A player from the winning team selects which of the three cards go in which bay and then has thirty seconds to try and assist their teammates with guessing as many cards correctly. One word is first and, obviously, relies on picking a word carefully for the teammates to relate to the movie. Likewise with quote it, the player will need to think of a quote iconic enough that their teammates recognise the film. Finally, with Act it, players use gestures and movements to act out clues as best as possible. If the team performs so well that they capture all three of their cards, they can then move on to the other teams cards and try to win them too. At the end of the thirty seconds, the other team takes their turn and try and win as many cards as possible. After this play moves to the second round and starts with the head-to-head phase again. The first team to claim at least one card from all eight of the movie genres wins.

Blockbuster is a great party game that comes with a strong air of nostalgia. Combining movie knowledge, charades, teamwork, and communication skills all into one game, this delivers a truly entertaining experience. Unlike the original version of movie trivia games, Blockbuster incorporates updated content and themes, making it more engaging and relevant for modern players.

Gloom

By: Atlas Games     Players: 2-5     Time: 30-60 minutes     Ages: 13+

Gloom is an interesting game, whereby the objective of the game is to achieve the lowest score possible. Players control the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and misanthropes. The goal of the game is to make that family suffer the greatest tragedies possible before passing on to a well-deserved respite of death.

Everyone takes the five character cards of the family they’ve chosen to play as and places them face-up in front of them. They’ll then draw a hand containing a variety of cards: modifiers, events, and untimely deaths. Each turn, players can make two plays, including the same play twice. Modifiers are used to reduce or increase a character’s self-worth. Negative points should be played on the players family, whilst positive points should be played on an opponents. Along with event cards, once a player is satisfied with the characters score, they can play an Untimely Death card on any character including their opponents. This character is no longer in play and cannot score any further. Once the last character in any family dies, this ends the game.

Part of the true fun with Gloom is the storytelling aspect. Although there is flavour text on most of the cards, the game encourages players to develop stories about how the tragedies befall the family members, the more tragic the better. It’s a fun game in the most tragic of ways.

As you can probably see, some of these games bare a lot of similarities to CAH, but all are a little, if not a lot tamer, whilst retaining the fun and enjoyable gameplay. That, and can result in some truly hilarious moments. If you’ve grown tired of your Cards Against Humanity deck, refreshing your collection with games like Gloom can keep your game nights enjoyable. If there’s any other similar games you enjoy but we haven’t listed here, it’d be great to hear from you.

Creative Expression Games

If you’re looking for games that encourage creative expression and humor, consider the following options:

• Dixit: In Dixit, players try to guess which card was chosen by the storyteller based on a single clue. The beautifully illustrated cards and imaginative clues make this game a delightful experience that sparks creativity and storytelling.

• Once Upon a Time: This game allows players to take turns telling a story and adding their own twists and turns. It’s a fantastic way to let your imagination run wild and create a collaborative narrative with friends and family.

• Story Cubes: Players roll dice with different images on each side and try to create a story based on the images. It’s a simple yet incredibly fun game that encourages players to think on their feet and come up with creative tales.

• The Voting Game: In this game, players vote on different topics and try to guess how others will vote. It’s a great way to learn more about your friends and family, and it often leads to surprising and hilarious revelations.

• Wits & Wagers: A unique blend of trivia and betting, Wits & Wagers allows players to bet on each other’s answers to trivia questions. It’s a game that combines knowledge, strategy, and a bit of luck, making it a hit at any gathering.

Also Read: Wits and Wagers Board Game Review – Deluxe Edition

Word Games and Conversation Starters

If you’re looking for games that focus on wordplay and conversation, consider the following options:

• Quelf: This party game is all about answering trivia questions and coming up with the most creative answers. It’s a game that encourages players to think outside the box and embrace their silly side.

• Wits & Wagers: A game where players bet on each other’s answers to trivia questions. It’s a fun way to combine trivia knowledge with strategic betting, and it always leads to interesting discussions.

• The Metagame: In The Metagame, players try to guess the correct answer to a trivia question based on the answers given by other players. It’s a game that challenges your knowledge and your ability to read other players.

• Say Anything: This game involves trying to guess the correct answer to a trivia question based on the answers given by other players. It’s a great way to spark conversations and see how well you know your friends.

• Apples to Apples: A classic party game where players try to match words or phrases with a judge’s selection. It’s a game that encourages creativity and quick thinking, and it’s always a hit at parties.

By exploring these alternatives, you can find the perfect party game to suit any group and occasion. Whether you’re looking for something as irreverent as Cards Against Humanity or a game that’s a bit more family-friendly, there’s something here for everyone.

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