Jackbox Party Pack
Play Jackbox Party Packs with friends — the ultimate phone-as-controller party games. Host trivia, drawing, and comedy games for up to 16 players.
About This Game
The Jackbox Party Packs are the gold standard of phone-as-controller party games. Each pack contains five distinct games ranging from trivia challenges to creative comedy competitions, and they all share one elegant design principle: the host runs the game on a shared screen while everyone else plays using their smartphone browser. No extra controllers, no app downloads — just jackbox.tv and a room code.
The franchise spans multiple packs, each with its own personality. Standout games across the series include Quiplash (competitive joke writing), Fibbage (bluffing with fake answers), Drawful (absurd drawing challenges), Trivia Murder Party (horror-themed trivia), and Tee K.O. (design funny t-shirts). The variety means there is something for every group dynamic, from cerebral wordplay to chaotic creative prompts.
What makes Jackbox irreplaceable for party gaming is the audience participation feature. Extra players beyond the active limit can join as audience members, voting on answers and influencing outcomes. This makes it viable for large gatherings and streaming, where dozens or even hundreds can participate. The games work over Zoom, Discord, or Twitch with screen sharing, making remote play seamless.
How to Play
Launch a Jackbox Party Pack
The host launches any Jackbox Party Pack on their PC, console, or streaming device.
Choose a game
Select one of the five games in the pack. Each game has different player counts and mechanics.
Share the room code
A room code appears on screen. Players go to jackbox.tv on their phones and enter the code to join.
Play using your phone
Follow prompts on your phone to submit answers, draw pictures, vote, or make choices depending on the game.
Watch results on the shared screen
Results, scores, and hilarious reveals play out on the main screen for everyone to enjoy together.
Tips & Strategy
- Pick games based on your group — Quiplash for witty groups, Drawful for creative groups, Fibbage for competitive groups.
- Use the extended timer settings for players who need more time to think or type.
- For remote play, make sure the host streams their screen clearly with audio included.
- Audience mode lets extra players participate, so never turn anyone away from a session.
- Play the family-friendly filter games when kids or coworkers are involved.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No extra controllers or apps needed — just phones and a browser
- Five games per pack offers excellent variety
- Audience participation scales to huge groups
- Works perfectly for both in-person and remote play
Cons
- Only the host needs to purchase the game, but it is not free
- Some games in each pack are weaker than others
- Requires a shared screen setup (TV, projector, or stream)
- Humor can be hit-or-miss depending on group chemistry
Game Details
- Players
- 3-16 players(recommended: 6)
- Duration
- 15-30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price
- Paid
- Platforms
- WindowsMaciOSAndroid
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