Did You Buy a Fake Cards Against Humanity Set?

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Learn how to quickly verify your CAH cards online

Co-authored by Hunter Rising Reviewed by Ashton Wu

Last Updated: September 3, 2025 Fact Checked

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Spotting Fakes

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Verifying Your Cards

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Are counterfeits legal?

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Where to Buy

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"Cards Against Humanity" is one of the most popular party games, so some scammers try to sell counterfeit packs. While some of the fake "Cards Against Humanity" sets are professionally printed, there are still some easy ways to tell them apart from the real deal. Keep reading, and we’ll walk through the signs of counterfeit cards and how to verify packs you purchase. If you want to ensure you get real cards right away, we even have suggestions for where to buy them.

How to Identify a ‘Cards Against Humanity’ Fake

Fake “Cards Against Humanity” sets may have errors, such as shrink wrap without folds, printing errors on the box, or spelling mistakes on the cards. The cards themselves may be flimsy. Fakes will also not have a verification code sticker next to their barcode, which can be used to verify the set online.

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How to Spot Fake "Cards Against Humanity"

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Legit "Cards Against Humanity" sets and packs have a sticker with a short number and letter code next to the UPC. Each box and pack has a unique code to verify that it’s a legit product. If you don’t see the sticker with the code on your CAH box, then it’s most likely a fake.^{[1]
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Packaging errors Real boxed sets of "Cards Against Humanity" are sealed in plastic wrap that has Y-shaped folds on the ends. Real boxes and card packs also have solid construction and text printed in Helvetica Neue. If you notice the text is off or misaligned, or if the plastic shrink wrap doesn’t have folds on the end, then you may have a counterfeit.
- If you’re buying a used "Cards Against Humanity" set, it’s possible for a counterfeiter to remove the sticker from a legit product and put it on their own. If the sticker peels off easily or isn’t flat against the box, there’s a chance it was taken from another package.
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Real "Cards Against Humanity" cards are printed on thick linen-stock cards that don’t bend or crease too easily. Counterfeiters typically use cheaper products, so fake cards are usually thin, flimsy, and aren’t as glossy as authentic ones.
"Cards Against Humanity" has multiple writers and editors that ensure everything is spelled correctly and looks good when the cards are printed. Counterfeiters may rush to sell their products, so you may notice inconsistencies in the text or words that are completely misspelled.
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Cheaper prices than usual Counterfeiters tend to list fake "Cards Against Humanity" for a lower price than normal packs so they’re more likely to sell their fakes. If you notice someone listing new "Cards Against Humanity" for cheaper than you’d expect, especially on resale sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace, they may be fakes.
- Most counterfeiters try to sell "Cards Against Humanity" packs that had exclusive or limited releases, such as:
  - PAX East 2013 and 2014 Panel Packs
  - PAX Prime 2013 Pack
  - Reject Pack

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Verifying Your "Cards Against Humanity" Products

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Enter the code near the barcode into the verification site. "Cards Against Humanity" uses a RealCode ID code on all their authentic products so you can ensure you get a real CAH product. Look for the code directly above the barcode on the package and enter it into the site. Click Verify when you’re finished. The site will let you know if it’s a real or fake product and what next steps you should take.

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Are counterfeit "Cards Against Humanity" cards illegal?

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Yes, counterfeit "Cards Against Humanity" products are illegal to sell. "Cards Against Humanity" prohibits people from making and selling cards that use their name, design, slogan, logo, or prompts without a license. If you suspect someone is selling counterfeit cards and using the "Cards Against Humanity" name, send an email to mail@cardsagainsthumanity.com with a link to the product.^{[2]
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Third-party knockoffs, however, are OK and legal to purchase. Many game companies put their own spin on "Cards Against Humanity" and make similar games with card prompts. While these games have rules that are nearly the same, they are still legal because they’re not claiming to be official "Cards Against Humanity" products. Some similar games you might find include:
- “Crabs Adjust Humidity”
- “Guards Against Insanity”
- “Rotten Apples”

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Where to Buy "Cards Against Humanity"

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Use the store locator to find a local retailer. "Cards Against Humanity" is sold in tons of big box stores as well as friendly local game shops. Type in your city or ZIP code into the store locator to find the closest store in your area to buy new cards.
Shop directly on the "Cards Against Humanity" web store. If you want to see all the CAH products available to buy, look at all the boxes and expansion packs you can purchase from the company. It usually takes about 1-2 weeks for products to ship from the site.^{[3]
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