Kids Against Maturity Review – Fun For Kids or Too Much?

Kids Against Maturity is the answer for all the kids who asked if they could play Cards Against Humanity with you. It brings the same vibe and type of gameplay as CAH, but it’s precisely designed to bring all generations together.

But, is it really parent-approved? Is it as clean as the description says it is? We’re about to find this and more out together, through this exciting journey! 

Box & Cards Of Kids Against Maturity

A card game made especially for children, gotta have a cool design, right? And it does! A few months ago, the Illustrated Edition became the main version.

Before that, there was another one called the Core Edition, but it seems they phased it out. It’s more fun with the illustrations, hands down!

It has a vibrant blue background, with white letters and graphics all around. There’s the game name written in a silly font, a short description, some lovely illustrations, and the main rules: age range, game time, and number of players required.

As always, the back of the box shows a lot more information, and you only get to that if you like the front first. There’s a more detailed description showing, including the game rules, and a few cards as well. 

The box is cool, but what we care about most is the cards, indeed. Kids Against Maturity has a total of 600 cards, precisely 200 question cards (blue) and 400 answer cards (white). Each card has its unique, non-repetitive illustration, which matches perfectly the prompt and the content. 

So yeah, the picture above proves it all. You laughed, didn’t you?

How Do You Play Kids Against Maturity?

Everyone who has ever played such games will have it very easy with Kids Against Maturity. The main pieces of information you should know before playing are that it’s made for 4 or more players, and for all who are 10 or older. A typical game could last from 30 to 90 minutes, varying in your group and how quickly you play. 

• Players take turns being the Question Reader, one at a time. 
• In one round, all other players except the Question Reader are dealt 10 white cards.
• When the question of the round is read, everyone submits their funniest white (answer) card, which they think matches best.
• Once all answers are submitted to the Q Reader, face down, they pick their favorite, which gets one point.
• After each round, make sure to draw cards so you always have 10 in your hand.
• The player who reaches a specific number of points (up to your preferences, can be from 5 to 10), wins Kids Against Maturity.

Yes, the official rules say that it’s made for 4 or more players, however, you could use the 2 or 3-player rules of Cards Against Humanity. They work in this one too!

Kids Against Maturity VS. CAH Family Edition

You might be wondering why play this when we already have a Family Edition of CAH? They seem similar at first – and they are, in terms of gameplay, structure, and rules. But, to begin with, they’re made by different manufacturers, which immediately means different content. Then, although it might not matter to everyone, the design of the box and cards is different, and importantly, Kids Against Maturity includes illustrations too, which add to the fun! 

One main difference, though, is the type of content. Although both are kid & teen-friendly, Kids Against Maturity has a lot of pooty, silly humour, and in general, safer. On the other hand, nevertheless CAH Family Edition is clean as well, it tends to push boundaries a bit more, so the overprotective parents might still want to go through the cards once before playing.

Extra Packs of Kids Against Maturity

Just when you think 600 cards are enough, they create extra packs too! Kids Against Maturity, besides the Illustrated Edition (now the core game), has created the Down on the Farm and the Let’s Go Edition, too. The first one comes with a country twist, just like the name suggests (400 cards), and the second edition is the travel-sized pack, with 200 brand-new cards. These packs and many more creations, which are just as fun, can be found at the official site, Kids Against Maturity. 

Honest Thoughts on Kids Against Maturity

Kids Against Maturity is hands down the game for the whole family. The content is mostly clean, and there are a lot of fart jokes – which kids love! Although it says it’s made for ages 10+, we’ve played with kids who are 7-8, and it was definitely a good idea. And considering how difficult it is to find games that teens like, we’ve concluded that yes, kids over 12 like it too! Finally, if you’re an adult who likes absurdity, you will find the content funny as well.

The game shines best at family gatherings, holidays, birthday parties, and similar events. Now, if you’re a more overprotective adult, the jokes might not seem entirely kid-friendly, but you can always remove anything that sounds like a little too much over the limit. During play, some of the humor might start to feel a little repetitive, but its main goal is to satisfy the kids, and in our experience, it always does!