How to Human
BGG rank
BGG #29,023
BGG rating
5.1

How to Human

2014

Rules assistance for How to Human

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 3–8 players
  • 8+
  • Complexity 1.0/5

Rules assistant for How to Human

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How to Human is a board game released in 2014 for 3–8 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Luke Peterschmidt, Jordan W. Martin, Ali R Thome, and Robert Noss and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.

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About the game

How to Human is the Microgame of Monsters trying desperately to learn how to pass as humans. Designed as part of the Global Game Jam 2014, the game is intended as a fun riff on the topic of peer pressure. You’re a monster who really wants to fit in to human society, so you’ve enrolled in Dr. Blobbleplop’s 3 week crash course in “How to Human.” Try your best to hide traits deemed "too Monstery" so you can pass as a human. How to Human is a 15 card micro-game designed for 3-4 players (or a 30 card game designed for up to 8 players).

Questions and answers

How to Human supports 3–8 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.