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The Jackbox Party Pack 3
2016
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Quick resume
The threequel to the party game phenomenon features the deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party, the say-anything sequel Quiplash 2, the surprising survey game Guesspionage, the t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O., and the sneaky trickster game Fakin’ It.
Global score
97/100
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Quiz/Trivia, Puzzle
Pros
- Highly social and fun party games
- Creative freedom with custom prompts and drawings
- Accessible and easy to learn
- Supports remote play via smartphones
- Strong replay value with varied game modes
Cons
- Heavy reliance on english and american cultural references
- Some games less popular or less fun (e.g. guesspionage, fakin' it)
- Requires friends or group to fully enjoy
- No official russian localization (community translations available)
- Some technical issues and occasional glitches reported
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have freedom to create their own prompts, answers, and drawings, allowing personal control over gameplay."
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Competence3
"Games require creativity, humor, and some trivia knowledge, providing skill challenges especially in writing and bluffing."
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Competition4
"Many games involve voting, scoring, and outsmarting others, fostering competitive social play."
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Continuation4
"Players report long sessions and habitual play with friends and family, often returning repeatedly."
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Cooperation2
"Some games involve group guessing and collaboration, but most focus on individual contributions and competition."
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Creativity5
"Strong emphasis on creating custom prompts, funny answers, drawings, and t-shirt designs."
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Domination-3
"Interactions are mostly balanced and playful; no strong evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game to relax, have fun, and escape real-life stress through humor and social interaction."
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Expectation-4
"Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic enjoyment and social desire rather than obligation."
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Experimenting4
"Players experiment with custom content creation and novel humorous responses."
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Exploration-2
"Game environments and mechanics are familiar and consistent; novelty comes from social interaction rather than new areas."
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Expression5
"High degree of self-expression through custom answers, drawings, and t-shirt designs."
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Fantasy1
"Some imaginative elements like murder-themed trivia and bluffing, but mostly grounded in social humor."
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Fellowship5
"Strong social bonding and community feeling through shared laughter and group play."
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Growth2
"Players develop humor, bluffing, and social skills, though learning curve is moderate."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires active participation and attention during rounds; not suitable for background play."
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Intimacy3
"Fosters close social interactions and emotional sharing in friendly groups."
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Leadership-2
"No explicit leadership roles; players participate equally without formal authority."
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Progression2
"Some accumulation of points and rankings within games, but no persistent upgrades or items."
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Relaxation4
"Provides laughter and flow experiences, balancing challenge with fun."
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Sensation3
"Engaging audiovisual presentation and humorous content provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."
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Status3
"Players gain recognition through votes and winning rounds, enhancing social status within the group."
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Story-3
"Games are mostly context-free party games without overarching narrative immersion."
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Strategy2
"Some strategic thinking in bluffing and voting, but mostly light and social rather than deep problem solving."
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Thrill3
"Trivia Murder Party and bluffing games create suspense and tension moments."
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Value4
"Players perceive high entertainment value and social return for the price."
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Violence-3
"Minimal violence; some cartoonish 'murder' themes but overall focused on humor and creativity."
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Survival2
"Trivia Murder Party involves survival mechanics, but overall low-risk and casual gameplay."
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Last update: 06/03/2026