The Jackbox Party Pack 6

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,912 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • music
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 Game Cover
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 brings excellent new additions to your party game rotation with Push The Button and Dictionarium, but falls flat with Joke Boat.
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"The Jackbox Party Pack 6" is a collection of multiplayer party games that allows up to 10 players to join using their smartphones as controllers. The pack includes games like Trivia Murder Party 2, Dictionary Drop, and Push The Button, each offering unique and engaging gameplay experiences filled with humor and competition. It's perfect for gatherings, game nights, or online parties with friends and family.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Amazon Fire Tv
  • Android
  • Linux
  • Mobile Platform
  • Play​Station
  • Tablet
  • Xbox
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Reviews

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,912 reviews
humor183 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Trivia Murder Party 2 is a fantastic sequel that improves on the original with new questions and mini-games, making it a highlight of the pack.
  • Push the Button is an engaging social deduction game that creates a fun atmosphere of tension and strategy, making it a favorite among players.
  • The variety of games in this pack caters to different tastes, ensuring that there's something enjoyable for everyone, especially when played with friends.
  • Joke Boat often falls flat, relying too much on player creativity, which can lead to unfunny results and awkward moments.
  • Dictionarium can feel repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging compared to the other games in the pack.
  • Role Models requires players to know each other well, which can limit its appeal in larger or less familiar groups.
  • humor190 mentions

    The humor in the Jackbox Party Pack games is highly dependent on the players' creativity and sense of humor, with games like "Joke Boat" and "Dictionarium" often eliciting mixed reactions. While some players find joy in the absurdity and chaos of the games, others feel that the structured prompts can limit genuine laughter, leading to moments that are either hilariously bad or simply unfunny. Overall, the pack is praised for its potential to create funny moments, especially when played with the right group of friends, but it may not consistently deliver humor across all games.

    • “From the absurdity of 'Dictionarium' to the chaotic fun of 'Push the Button,' each game offers a unique and entertaining experience that keeps players engaged and laughing throughout.”
    • “The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is a carnival of comedy, a digital funhouse of hilarious mini-games that'll turn your living room into a laughter factory.”
    • “With the right company, I can get aches in my stomach from laughing, and I think that the Jackbox Party Packs are the best party games out there by far.”
    • “This pack is for those people who don't want to buy Jackbox Party Starter because of Trivia Murder Party 2 or who like to make unfunny 'Among Us' jokes and references in Push the Button.”
    • “Joke Boat: a fantastic comedy game, where you tend to laugh more at how incredibly unfunny everyone is.”
    • “Having to be a comedian on the spot is hard for many, and you end up with a lot of unfunny results.”
  • gameplay41 mentions

    The gameplay in Jackbox Party Pack 6 is praised for its inventive mechanics, clever writing, and ability to engage players of all skill levels, making it a standout in the party game genre. While some games, like Trivia Murder Party 2, maintain familiar gameplay elements from their predecessors, they introduce new mechanics that enhance the experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the potential for repetitive gameplay and the brevity of some games, which can lead to a less satisfying experience for players.

    • “With its clever writing, inventive gameplay mechanics, and boundless opportunities for laughter, Jackbox Party Pack 6 elevates the party game experience to new heights, guaranteeing memorable moments and uproarious laughter for players of all skill levels.”
    • “Developed by Jackbox Games, this collection of five unique multiplayer games brings the party to life with its witty humor, clever gameplay, and seamless integration of mobile devices.”
    • “Each game in Jackbox Party Pack 6 offers a unique and creative gameplay experience.”
    • “Gameplay can get stale and repetitive.”
    • “However, a criticism would be that it's just too short; the game usually can end under 10 minutes or less depending on the number of players present, and starting a new game for Dictionarium can be boring due to its repetitive state and short gameplay.”
    • “Unfortunately, there are no significant new mechanics here.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall experience, with many users highlighting its creativity and enjoyment. While some tracks, particularly in Trivia Murder Party 2, are noted as exceptional, there are mixed feelings about certain looping menu music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant improvement, with standout pieces that leave a lasting impression, especially the ending songs.

    • “The silly sounds and jolly music in the background enhance the experience and let you have a good time with the game.”
    • “The music, as always, is fantastic and creative, and the games work well.”
    • “The narration is superb, and the ending song is, in my opinion, the best Jackbox has ever come up with.”
    • “The most disappointing thing about this particular pack is the music.”
    • “Tmp2 is probably a discordant jangle, but as automatically looping menu music, it's a little disappointing.”
    • “The music fucking claps!”
  • graphics16 mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the reviewed games are praised for their colorful and engaging art styles, with notable improvements in visual quality and animations in sequels. Players appreciate the whimsical designs and accessibility features, such as mobile connectivity, which enhance the gaming experience. While some titles have been criticized for bland aesthetics, recent updates have introduced more appealing themes and visuals.

    • “The animations and art style of The Jackbox Party Pack 6 are colorful, jolly, and silly.”
    • “The graphics and animations are wonderful; the small storylines within each included game are funny and interesting, and the fact that you can connect with your mobile device to enter the game makes it so accessible!”
    • “The new hotel aesthetic makes the game much more pleasant to look at when compared to the boring bleakness of the original.”
    • “The last game was quite bland aesthetically, but the new hotel theme is a welcome improvement.”
    • “Not only in art style, but in gameplay too.”
    • “Trivia Murder Party 2: the same as the first with updated visuals, interactions, and questions.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    The games in this pack are highly regarded for their replayability, with each offering unique experiences that cater to different tastes and group sizes. Titles like Trivia Murder Party, Push the Button, and Role Models stand out for their fun mechanics and engaging themes, ensuring that players can enjoy them multiple times. Overall, the variety and quality of the games contribute to a strong sense of replay value, making them ideal for social gatherings.

    • “Just as knowledge is power, it is a party game with lots of fun, silly animations and a high replay value.”
    • “Each game has high replayability, and they’re varied from fun, to creative, to quick and stupid, and even wholesome.”
    • “Murder Trivia Party 2, Role Models, and Push the Button all have endless replayability and are fun every time.”
    • “Whether you could or would experience replay value is entirely up to you; some stories, after all, are worth experiencing more than once.”
    • “Overall pros: all games are easy to learn, themes and animations are well done, push the button alone makes this worth it, games have a lot of replayability.”
    • “Trivia Murder Party works well with both smaller and bigger groups; Push the Button takes a couple of tries to fully understand but has a lot of replay value.”
  • story9 mentions

    The story in Jackbox Party Pack 6 is praised for its depth and emotional resonance, featuring well-developed characters and engaging narratives that avoid clichés. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke a range of feelings, making it a standout example of storytelling in gaming, despite its lighthearted and accessible nature. While some games in the pack may lack a significant story, the overall experience is enriched by humorous and interesting mini-storylines that enhance player engagement.

    • “While no game is perfect, Jackbox Party Pack 6 is, at its core, everything I think I could want from the concept of a game: a deep story, told artfully, able to be engaged at multiple levels; gameplay loops which feel organic and meaningful, but with a sort of lightness to them that keeps you from having to feel frantic or burdened with tedium; eclectic design which is at once soulful and unique, yet still entirely approachable; lively writing which truly brings characters to life as unique individuals, warts and all, completely avoiding even the whiff of them being two-dimensional tropes-on-legs; a thoughtful meshing of its elements which helps the game feel like a true gestalt, rather than in any way a discombobulated frankengame; and--one which few games really can reliably, if ever, accomplish--the ability to create a panoply, a full spectrum, of thought-provoking and emotional moments for the player.”
    • “Even now I mist up a bit in recollection, which is impressive, for a story told about imaginary anthropomorphic spirits of people I've never actually had in my physical life.”
    • “You would be hard-pressed to find an unequivocally more artful story, told as a game, than this one.”
    • “I cannot emphasize enough how much this short, simple, mostly-not-difficult game is a sleeper masterclass in storytelling.”
    • “They have all agreed to doom the entire space mission just because they thought you were being annoying.... sigh...”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of Jackbox Party Pack 6 is highlighted by its ability to deliver a deep, engaging story and a spectrum of thought-provoking moments, all while maintaining a lighthearted and approachable atmosphere. Players appreciate the lively writing and unique character development, which contribute to a wholesome and enjoyable experience filled with laughter and replayability. Overall, the game successfully balances meaningful gameplay with emotional resonance, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “While no game is perfect, Jackbox Party Pack 6 is, at its core, everything I think I could want from the concept of a game: a deep story, told artfully, able to be engaged at multiple levels; gameplay loops which feel organic and meaningful, but with a sort of lightness to them that keeps you from having to feel frantic or burdened with tedium; eclectic design which is at once soulful and unique, yet still entirely approachable; lively writing which truly brings characters to life as unique individuals, warts and all, completely avoiding even the whiff of them being two-dimensional tropes-on-legs; a thoughtful meshing of its elements which helps the game feel like a true gestalt, rather than in any way a discombobulated frankengame; and--one which few games really can reliably, if ever, accomplish--the ability to create a panoply, a full spectrum, of thought-provoking and emotional moments for the player.”
    • “Actually a wholesome party pack!”
    • “Overall a pretty wholesome time, along with some good laughs in there.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of Trivia Murder Party 2 is highly praised for its engaging and spooky vibe, making it suitable for both small and large gatherings. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a fun party environment, even appealing to those who typically don't enjoy trivia games, thanks to its visually interesting design and entertaining elements.

    • “The party atmosphere is further enhanced by the game's ability to accommodate a large number of players, making it suitable for both small gatherings and large parties.”
    • “Trivia Murder Party 2 is a bigger and better trivia murder party with even added secret endings. It's still one of my favorite Jackbox games, and even people who don't like trivia seem to enjoy this game, maybe because of the great atmosphere that it nails.”
    • “It still has a spooky atmosphere but is much more visually interesting.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players note that grinding is often essential for game completion, but it can lead to tedious and confusing gameplay experiences, detracting from overall enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding is a tedious adventure of confusion and boring gameplay, especially for the audience.”
    • “A certain amount of grinding may also be necessary for completion, depending on how you go about playing the game.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game's optimization allows for engaging and entertaining interactions, with players experiencing surprising revelations and comedic performances that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization model is praised for its absence of in-game purchases and pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to enjoy the game purely for fun without financial barriers.

    • “No in-game purchases, no pay to win, just fun.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report occasional glitches, but most issues can be resolved with a simple refresh.

    • “Sometimes it glitches, but refreshing usually sorts that out.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I've experienced several bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
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Critic Reviews

74% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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