description Apples to Apples Overview
Apples to Apples is a party card game first published in 1999 and later acquired by Mattel. In each round, one player judges which noun or proper-name card submitted by the others best matches a selected adjective card, making persuasion and the judge's personal associations central to play. The rules are simple, require no specialist knowledge, and support family or group play; its comparison-based format also influenced later adult party games, including Cards Against Humanity.
help Apples to Apples FAQ
How is a round of Apples to Apples played?
One player acts as judge and plays an adjective card. The other players submit noun or proper-name cards, and the judge chooses the match that best fits the adjective.
When was Apples to Apples first published?
Apples to Apples was first published in 1999. Mattel later acquired the game and became its publisher.
Why does the judge's personality matter in Apples to Apples?
The winning card depends on the judge's personal associations and sense of humor, not on one fixed correct answer. A strange or unexpected association can therefore beat a literal match.
What types of cards are in Apples to Apples?
The game uses adjective cards and noun or proper-name cards. Players combine the two kinds of cards to create humorous or persuasive matches.
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