"Cards Against Humanity" is one of the most popular Kickstarter funded games in the last years. It's been described as the "offensive version of Apples to Apples" and has a strong fan base among board game players and adult humor communities. The game normally costs $25.00 on Amazon, but now it is available to play online for free.
Well, it's "unofficially" available. The app is called "Cards against Originality", and it's an unofficial collection of all the cards from "Cards Against Humanity" along with its five expansions. The site was developed by UX/UI designer and front-end developer Dawson Whitfield, who said the game "works on smartphones, tablets, and computers so even the guy stuck in '99 can join in the fun".
The game only requires players to have an Internet connection to play. It can be played on multiple devices across various rooms, and if they aren't there, Skype is always an option. All a user has to do is visit cardsagainstoriginality.com, click "New game" and start playing. The player can then send a link to other players to begin.
Why is Whitfield able to do this without the risk of a lawsuit from the creators? The original "Cards Against Humanity" was made with a Creative Commons License, which allows others to share and modify the product without fear of breaking the law. A quick look at "Cards Against Originality" shows that Whitfield has no interest in making a profit from this game.
Now, this isn't the first time someone has made a copy of "Cards Against Humanity." Other programmers and developers have made slight variations on the game. But this is definitely the most accurate translation of the game.
