The Jackbox Party Pack 5
by Jackbox Games, Inc.
The Developer Says...
It’s the biggest Party Pack yet, including the return of the classic pop culture trivia mash-up YOU DON’T KNOW JACK: Full Stream; the game of hilarious hypotheticals Split the Room; the lyric-writing, robot rap battle Mad Verse City; the inventive drawing game Patently Stupid; and the outer space fling-fest Zeeple Dome.
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❤ Game Overview
The latest Jackbox party game offers five unique and engaging mini-games that players can enjoy with friends, either remotely or in-person. Leveraging smartphones as controllers, the games foster social interaction and creativity.
❤ You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream
This classic trivia game returns with a new "streaming" theme, challenging players to quickly answer a variety of pop culture questions. The ability to "screw" opponents by forcing them to answer hastily adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the fast-paced final round.
❤ Split the Room
In this game, players craft hypothetical scenarios designed to divide the room. The goal is to create prompts that result in an even 50/50 split of votes, earning more points the closer the tally is to this ideal balance.
❤ Mad Verse City
Players become MCs in this rap battle game, filling in the blanks of partially completed lyrics to create humorous, rhyming verses. The text-to-speech robot voices add a comedic element as the raps are performed.
❤ Patently Stupid
This standout game allows players to showcase their creativity and improvisational skills. First, they identify bizarre problems, then design and pitch odd "as seen on TV" inventions to solve them, drawing, writing, and presenting their products.
❤ Zeeple Dome
This action-oriented game tasks players with flinging their character into the air to destroy alien enemies and earn points, providing a fast-paced minigame option.
❤ Player Enjoyment and Replayability
Reviewers consistently praise the strong comedic value and replayability of the games, highlighting the ability to be creative, competitive, and social. Mad Verse City and Patently Stupid stand out as particular favorites, though the overall variety keeps players engaged.
❤ Remote Play and Streaming Support
Seamless integration with streaming platforms and video conferencing tools allows players to enjoy the party game experience even when physically separated, expanding the accessibility and appeal of the pack.
