
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,628
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Joking Hazard
- 3–10 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Cards Against Humanity: Red Box
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Cards Against Humanity: Red Box is an expansion for Cards Against Humanity released in 2016 for 4–30 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
The Red Box contains 300 cards you can add to your deck of Cards Against Humanity, making it a better bludgeoning weapon against home invaders. Contains exactly the same cards that used to be in the First, Second, and Third Expansions. 300 more cards: 230 white and 70 black.
Cards Against Humanity: Red Box supports 4–30 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cards Against Humanity: Red Box is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cards Against Humanity: Red Box for ages 17 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cards Against Humanity: Red Box has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cards Against Humanity: Red Box belongs to these categories: Card Game, Mature / Adult, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Cards Against Humanity: Red Box as an expansion for Cards Against Humanity. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cards Against Humanity to use it. Check that your edition of Cards Against Humanity is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.