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The Jackbox Party Starter

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85%Game Brain Score
humor, atmosphere
music, stability
92% User Score Based on 244 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

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The Jackbox Party Starter is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc. and was released on June 22, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews
humor18 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • The pack includes three of the best Jackbox games, making it a great introduction to the series.
  • It's a fun and hilarious game to play with friends and family, often resulting in laughter and memorable moments.
  • The games are easy to access and play, making them suitable for both casual gatherings and more organized events.
  • There are frequent connection issues and crashes, particularly with Trivia Murder Party 2, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The pack is considered overpriced for only three games, especially when other packs offer more content for a similar price.
  • Some players have reported dissatisfaction with the lack of updates or improvements to the games compared to their original versions.
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to generate laughter among friends and family, particularly when players share a similar sense of humor. Games like "Trivia Murder Party" and "Quiplash 3" are noted for their hilarious and chaotic nature, making them ideal for social interactions. However, the enjoyment of the humor can vary based on the creativity and comedic skills of the players involved.

    • “This game is hilarious!”
    • “Absolutely hilarious!”
    • “Funny party game, absolutely recommended to play with friends & family”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received criticism for the menu music not looping, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The menu music doesn't loop for some reason.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The in-game music is often drowned out by sound effects, making it hard to enjoy.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, particularly experiencing freezes during the loading stage of the game.

    • “The game frequently freezes during the loading stage.”
    • “I experience constant crashes that make it unplayable.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating; it often disconnects me from the server.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised 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.”
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301h Median play time
202h Average play time
3-400h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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The Jackbox Party Starter is a casual puzzle game with kids theme.

The Jackbox Party Starter is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 202 hours playing The Jackbox Party Starter.

The Jackbox Party Starter was released on June 22, 2022.

The Jackbox Party Starter was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc..

The Jackbox Party Starter has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its music.

The Jackbox Party Starter is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include The Jackbox Party Pack 5, The Jackbox Party Pack 3, Quiplash, The Jackbox Party Pack 4, The Jackbox Party Pack 6 and others.