So you want to make your own Cards Against Humanity deck. Maybe you’re tired of the same old “Bees?” card, or maybe you just think your friends deserve to be roasted with the kind of personal attacks only an inside joke can deliver. Either way, you’re ready to take game night from “mildly inappropriate” to “we can never show our faces at Applebee’s again.” Congratulations, you absolute menace.

But how do you actually make custom Cards Against Humanity cards that look legit, feel great, and don’t involve you crying over a glue stick at 2am? Let’s break it down—with a little help from a certain website that rhymes with “BakeMyLards.”

Step 1: Gather Your Material (a.k.a. Blackmail Your Friends)

First, you need content. The best custom cards are the ones that hit way too close to home. Scroll through your group chat. Remember that time Dave tried to deep fry a frozen turkey? That’s a card now. Karen’s weird kombucha phase? Card. The real reason you’re not allowed at IKEA anymore? You guessed it—card.

Pro tip: If you’re not sure where to start, just ask your friends for their most embarrassing moments. If they hesitate, remind them you already have screenshots.

Step 2: Write Like You’re Trying to Get Uninvited

There are two types of cards:

• Black cards: The prompts. “What ruined the family vacation?” “The real reason Karen and Dave broke up: _______.”
• White cards: The answers. “A PowerPoint about your ex’s red flags.” “That time you tried to order sushi at Taco Bell.”

Don’t be afraid to get weird, specific, or dark. Just remember: if your grandma might play, maybe don’t go too nuclear. (Or do. We’re not here to judge. Much.)

Step 3: Collaborate and Create (No Glue Sticks Required)

Here’s where the magic happens. Instead of wrestling with Word templates or fighting your printer, just head to a website like MakeMyCards. You can:

• Name your deck (bonus points for puns).
• Add black and white cards with your own twisted sense of humor.
• Invite your friends to join in and add their own cards in real time—because nothing says “trust” like letting your friends write jokes about you.
• Edit, remove, and tweak cards until your group chat is immortalized in cardboard.

Step 4: Download and Print (DIY, But Not Sad)

Once your masterpiece is ready, simply pay a tiny fee (or go for the free version if you don’t mind a little watermark), and download a high-quality PDF of your deck. Now you’re ready to print:

• Home printer: Use the home edition PDF, optimized for easy printing and cutting. Grab some thick paper, scissors, and a steady hand.
• Copy shop: For that “I’m a professional” vibe, take your PDF to a print shop and let them do the dirty work.
• Sleeves or blank cards: Print your cards and slip them into sleeves, or stick them onto blank cards for that authentic feel.

No need to wait weeks for a delivery or pay for 500 decks you’ll never use. You get your cards instantly, and you can start ruining friendships tonight.

Step 5: Unleash Your Creation

Deal the cards. Watch your friends’ faces as they realize you remembered that story from college. If you’ve done this right, someone will laugh so hard they snort, someone will threaten to leave, and everyone will agree: this was the best/worst idea you’ve ever had.

Bonus: Tips for Maximum Mayhem

• Mix it up: Not every card has to be a war crime. Balance the dark, the absurd, and the light-hearted.
• Personalize: The more inside jokes, the better. Nothing bonds a group like shared trauma.
• Keep it legal: Don’t sell your deck unless you want to meet a lawyer. Keep it personal, keep it chaotic, and keep it (mostly) safe for work.

Ready to make your own? There are sites out there that make the whole process idiot-proof and way more fun than wrestling with a printer. (Just saying.) Your friends will never look at you the same way again—and honestly, that’s the dream.

Disclaimer: If your group chat implodes, we take no responsibility. But we will take credit.