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The Jackbox Party Starter

90%Game Brain Score
humor, atmosphere
music, stability
92% User Score Based on 409 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Platforms

PCPCXboxXboxXboxXbox Series X|SXbox Series X|SPlaystation 5Playstation 4WindowsWindowsPlayStationNintendo SwitchLinuxLinuxMac OSMac OSXbox OneXbox OneSteam Deck

About

"The Jackbox Party Starter" is a collection of mini-games designed for social gatherings, playable via streaming or digital devices. It includes three fan-favorites: Quiplash, Fibbage, and Trivia Murder Party. Players compete in various challenges, using their smartphones or tablets as controllers, with the main screen showing the results and prompts. The game encourages witty, creative thinking and light-hearted competition among friends.

The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
The Jackbox Party Starter screenshot
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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 409 reviews
humor26 positive mentions
music1 negative mentions

  • A fun party game that is great for family gatherings and can keep players entertained for hours.
  • Includes three of the best Jackbox games, making it an excellent introduction to the franchise.
  • Easy to play with friends and family, fostering creativity and humor in a social setting.
  • The game frequently crashes, especially on certain platforms, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Only three games are included, which some players feel is not enough for the price compared to other packs.
  • Lacks online matchmaking options, making it difficult to play with random players.
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers finding it absolutely hilarious and perfect for social gatherings, particularly among friends and family who share a similar sense of humor. The comedic experience is largely driven by player creativity, with standout games like Trivia Murder Party and Quiplash 3 contributing to the fun, though it can also lead to competitive tension. Overall, the game is recommended for its ability to foster laughter and creativity in a party setting.

    • “Absolutely hilarious!”
    • “Trivia Murder Party is hilarious, Quiplash 3 is pure chaos, and Tee K.O. is a blast!”
    • “Really fun, the humor of the game is entirely dependent on the players, which I love.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received criticism for the menu theme, which notably does not loop, leading to a less immersive experience for players.

    • “Con: The menu music doesn't loop for some reason.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences significant stability issues, with multiple users reporting frequent freezes during the loading stage.

    • “The game frequently freezes during the loading stage.”
    • “I often experience freezes while the game is loading.”
    • “The loading stage is plagued by frequent freezes.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a variety of engaging mini games that contribute to the overall experience.

    • “It's an atmospheric trivia game with several mini games.”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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301h Median play time
202h Average play time
3-400h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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