Honestly, every game in pack 1 either gets a vastly superior sequel or sucks.
Only plays 4 players, and timing-based challenges don't work well - YDKJ Full Stream basically fixes every problem this one has. (Pack 4) Ģ6) You Don't Know Jack 2015 - Classic trivia game with tech issues. If you're not streaming with a large audience, don't bother. Other than that though, it's just Quiplash again with less creative prompts. (Pack 5) Ģ7) Bracketeering - This one is good because it can play up to 16 players, unlike the rest which play up to 8 or so. However, if you want to make a good action game, it takes more time and design than a typical Jackbox game, because the action genre has been refined and strengthened for so long. If no one had ever played a game before except Jackbox, this one would be great. I really appreciate Jackbox trying new things, and you can tell that a lot of time was put into getting this one to work. (Pack 1) Ģ8) Zeeple Dome - An action game. (Pack 2) Ģ9) Lie Swatter - Pretty much just true/false Kahoot. Overall Pack Ranking: 3>7>5>8>6>2>4>1.ģ1) Word Spud - All hail the quantum legume (Pack 1) ģ0) Earwax - You know what's funny? Fart sounds. TL DR: Buy Pack 3 or 7, then 2 of these 3 (5, 8, or 6), then whichever of 3/7 you didn't buy, then 4, then 2. This is my personal opinion, based on a combination of playing with friends, family, and people I don't know well. It's a small gripe, but one that certainly halts momentum.All Jackbox games from party packs 1-8, ranked. The only real drawback we experienced is that players can get kicked from a game due to connection errors. It's such a smart concept that you wonder why games don't use it more often, and could be a real boon to the Scene It! franchise. There's no lag to the site and the UIs for each game are clean and easy to understand.
There's no downloading required and no need for useless peripherals all players need do is visit a specific website, enter a unique code for their game, and the site does the rest. So while you're trying to figure out what the image represents, you're also creating a convincing answer for your opponents.Īlongside a set of enjoyable party games, the Jackbox Party Pack also features really smart game design by using phones as controllers. The other great thing about it is that after each drawing is shown, players then try to create fake answers almost like Fibbage. Now, because players are using the touch screens of a phone, these images rarely come out a perfect and that's part of the magic of the game. The real wild card in the bunch is Drawful, a silly game where players try to represent words or phrases with pictures. Most will appreciate it simply because it offers up some pretty shocking factoids. Those who can get a couple dozen people into a room are sure to enjoy it because of the large party support, but it's hardly a memorable offering. Lie Swatter is impressive in that it can support up to 100 players, but it's a simple true or false guessing game. Really, it's designed for players to create funny phrases for each other, but doesn't extend much beyond that. Word Spud is a word association game and therefore not necessarily a competitive experience. Word Spud and Lie Swatter are the weakest of the bunch, offering a few chuckles but little overall entertainment. Once players start seeing duplicates, the game loses its luster. It's such a smart idea whose only drawback is the question pool. So while picking the correct answer might give players points, they can earn even more points by convincing other players that their lie is the truth. Basically, players try to create convincing lies to a given question while also trying to figure out the truth. And let us not forget, YDKJ host Cookie Masterson, who is like a whacked out version of Alex Trebek.įibbage is fast becoming a personal favorite for parties both because of the laughs it delivers and the competition it inspires. Trivia games like this that feature inane trivia help keep the braniacs from distancing themselves from the pack, and the game's unique betting mechanic ensures everyone has a chance to win. But, of course, You Don't Know Jack is hardly Trivial Pursuit.
Players try to answer a series of questions as quickly and correctly as they can, with a few wild cards thrown in for good measure. You Don't Know Jack is easily the best part of the package, if only because it features a formula Jackbox knows works so well. Most importantly, the games are just plain fun to play, offering a series of unique experiences that will have players thinking hard and laughing even harder. Where most local multiplayer games have the hassle of controller or player limitations, each of the Party Pack games are more inclusive and easy to understand. On the whole, the Party Pack has its fair shares of winners and losers, but is a must for anyone who regularly throws parties.