The Jackbox Party Pack 5

You Don’t Know Jack’s return and a game about pitching dumb inventions headline this year’s Jackbox Party Pack.

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The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a collection of five party games that allow up to 8 players to join using their smartphones as controllers. Games include You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream, Split the Room, MadTAG, Patently Stupid, and Zeeple Dome. This latest installment in the Jackbox Party Pack series offers new twists on classic game shows and creative party games for hours of entertainment.

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Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,737 reviews

humor363 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

humor
371 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in "Jackbox Party Pack 5" is widely praised, with many players highlighting its ability to generate laughter through creative prompts and interactive gameplay. Games like "Mad Verse City" and "Patently Stupid" are particularly noted for their hilarious moments, especially when played with friends who share a similar sense of humor. However, some games in the pack, such as "Split the Room," can be hit or miss in terms of comedic value, depending on the group dynamic. Overall, the pack is considered a comedy goldmine for social gatherings, ensuring a fun and entertaining experience.
- “The Jackbox Party Pack 5 is like a comedy goldmine, a digital treasure trove of hilarious mini-games that'll have you and your friends rolling on the floor with laughter.”
- “Mad Verse City is absolutely excellent, die laughing nearly every time and play multiple games back-to-back even though they're long.”
- “Patently Stupid is an extremely funny and entertaining game that really cleanly uses both words and drawing in a fun way, and to make it even better, you sum up the round by essentially improving a 'presentation'.”
- “The rest of the games are not funny.”
- “Not funny, didn't laugh.”
- “The other games are meh to me - 'You Don't Know Jack' is a trivia game but feels very catered to the American audience. 'Split the Room' is not very exciting to play with your friends and becomes stale and unfunny after a while, and the 'Zeeple Game' (where you have to team up to shoot) is just not something you want to replay at all.”
gameplay
40 mentions
30 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this pack has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the innovative mechanics and humor, particularly in games like "Patently Stupid" and "Split the Room." However, others find the gameplay repetitive, chaotic, or reminiscent of cheap mobile games, suggesting that the mechanics can be unintuitive and frustrating at times. Overall, while there are standout moments and enjoyable elements, the execution varies significantly across different games in the pack.
- “I love Patently Stupid the most as the premise is utilized in a very good way, meshing all the humor and mechanics seamlessly.”
- “The Split the Room is the best one in my opinion, with humorous writing, good voice acting, and fun gameplay.”
- “Even though it does become repetitive (and sometimes even rage-inducing at times), it adds a variety of gameplay which is great to see, because I know how easy it can be for the devs at Jackbox to fall for a certain pattern of how a game should be made.”
- “I like that they tried something new for this one, but the mechanics kind of suck.”
- “It feels like a cheap mobile game and the gameplay makes me sick.”
- “Trying for an action Angry Birds gameplay that just seems too chaotic and confusing and not all that fun.”
replayability
30 mentions
67 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, particularly praised for its fun factor in social settings, making it ideal for parties. Many users highlight that several mini-games offer hours of entertainment, with standout titles like "Patiently Stupid" and "Mad Verse Battle" contributing to its lasting appeal. Overall, it is regarded as one of the best party packs available, with a polished experience that encourages repeated play.
- “Overall, a great party pack with lots of replayability!”
- “I enjoyed Jackbox Party Pack 5, as it contains mini-games with a lot of replay value; the price was fair as - despite them being fairly low in scope - all the mini-games work great as a 'party pack' and could be played for several hours each.”
- “Jackbox Party Pack 5, while still maintaining the high level of fun and replayability, just feels a lot more polished than the other packs.”
- “It has enough replay value to play at least a few times.”
- “It's gonna be hard to match the replay value of Drawful, though.”
- “I'd say 3 out of the 5 are playable, with the main highlights being the mad verse battle and invention game.”
music
18 mentions
56 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as silly yet perfectly fitting the game's ambiance, with standout tracks that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the fun and funky background music, particularly noting that "Split the Room" features the best soundtrack in the series. The combination of creative prompts and catchy tunes contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere filled with laughter and enjoyment.
- “Music is silly but sets the ambience for each game perfectly.”
- “Very fun if you're able to get a little creative, and the art style and music are also great.”
- “Hours of laughter, awful jokes, weird animations that made everyone chuckle and the funkiest background music ever.”
- “I really suck at writing rap music.”
- “The game starts like a mad-libs where you're asked for a certain kind of word, and then you're given a computer generated line for your rap song with that word in it.”
graphics
18 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their fun and charming art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic of the game. Players appreciate the combination of visuals, music, and voice acting, noting that these elements significantly elevate the gameplay experience. The game's aesthetics are described as "picture perfect," contributing to a captivating atmosphere that aligns well with its thematic goals.
- “However, what keeps me coming back is how absolutely charming the aesthetics are.”
- “The core gameplay is good and the graphics and voice acting really elevate it.”
- “The host and atmosphere combine to create a suitably twilight zone aesthetic (which was very clearly their goal), and the voice of your feline host fits surprisingly well.”
story
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story primarily revolves around Mater in Radiator Springs, where he shares his experiences with others and ultimately decides to decline an invitation for a new adventure with Finn and Holley, opting to remain in his hometown instead. Overall, the narrative is minimal and focuses on character interactions rather than a complex plot.
- “Back in Radiator Springs, Mater tells everyone there about his story, just when Finn and Holley stop over.”
- “Mater declines an invitation from Finn and Holley to go on another mission, choosing to stay in Radiator Springs.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☑ no story”
- “On my quest to review all of the Jackbox Party Packs, 5 just nearly gets to stay in my library.”
stability
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and issues such as inability to enter full screen mode. Many find the mobile app particularly problematic, rendering the games unplayable and leading to a general consensus that the product is a "buggy, unstable mess." Overall, significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and gameplay experience.
- “Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product; it's a buggy, unstable mess.”
- “Game is not letting me go into full screen mode and there are still some other glitches that need to be fixed. If the game devs fix this, then the game will be really fun.”
- “But it seems buggy; it keeps crashing and audio sometimes lags when I stream in Discord.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Jackbox Party Pack 5 is characterized by a lively and dynamic party vibe, encouraging players to engage in strategic hilarity. The game's design successfully evokes a twilight zone aesthetic, enhanced by the fitting voice of the feline host, although some players feel it may not align perfectly with the traditional party pack atmosphere. Overall, it creates an entertaining environment that challenges players to outwit and amuse one another.
- “In Jackbox Party Pack 5, mastery is attained through the strategic blend of innovation and hilarity, where every game challenges players to outwit and entertain in a lively and dynamic party atmosphere.”
- “The host and atmosphere combine to create a suitably twilight zone aesthetic (which was very clearly their goal), and the voice of your feline host fits surprisingly well.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game "Patently Stupid" is praised for its continuous optimization, enhancing the overall experience of its party game format. Users highlight its excellent mobile optimization, making it accessible and enjoyable across devices.
- “Another great set of party games, and they get more and more optimized every time.”
- “[Excellent, mobile-optimized You Don't Know Jack, pitching products in Patently Stupid, the robot raps of Mad Verse City.]”
- “Another great set of party games, but they get more and more optimized every time.”
- “The optimization in this game feels lacking and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time that feels overwhelming and frustrating.
- “But more often, it's frustrating, tedious, and way too involved.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”