
- 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: Science Pack
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Cards Against Humanity: Science Pack is an expansion for Cards Against Humanity released in 2014 for 4–30 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Josh Dillon, Zach Weinersmith, and Phil Plait and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Cards Against Humanity: Science Pack is a Cards Against Humanity expansion that was created for the 2014 Bay Area Science Festival. The packaging features art by web cartoonist Zach Weinersmith. As of March 30, 2015, this pack is now available for purchase at Cards Against Humanity's online store.
Cards Against Humanity: Science Pack 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: Science Pack 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: Science Pack 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: Science Pack has a complexity rating of 1.1 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: Science Pack 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 credited designers of Cards Against Humanity: Science Pack are: Josh Dillon, Zach Weinersmith, and Phil Plait. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cards Against Humanity: Science Pack 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.