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The Jackbox Party Pack 5

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire TV, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2018

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Quiz/Trivia, Puzzle

Pros

  • Highly creative and humorous games
  • Great for social gatherings and streaming
  • Easy to join with mobile devices
  • Strong standout games like patently stupid and mad verse city
  • Encourages social bonding and laughter

Cons

  • Zeeple dome is poorly received and laggy
  • Some games require larger groups for best experience
  • You don't know jack trivia can be confusing or niche
  • Mad verse city may be challenging for non-native english speakers
  • Some technical issues and crashes reported

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to create their own answers, inventions, raps, and scenarios in multiple games, allowing personal expression and decision making."

  • Competence
    3

    "Games like Mad Verse City and Patently Stupid require skill in creativity, rhyming, drawing, and presenting, providing meaningful challenges."

  • Competition
    3

    "Several games involve direct competition against friends or audience voting, such as rap battles and trivia contests."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report repeated play sessions and habitual use, especially for standout games like Patently Stupid and Mad Verse City."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Some cooperative elements exist (e.g., audience voting, group discussions), but most games focus on individual contributions and competition."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Strong emphasis on creative input through drawing, inventing, writing rhymes, and crafting divisive scenarios."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Interactions are mostly friendly and humorous with little evidence of exerting control or superiority; some playful trash talk in rap battles."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and social outlet, especially during social distancing and online gatherings."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social connection without obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Games encourage trying new creative ideas, inventive solutions, and novel rhymes, fostering exploration of game mechanics."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "Gameplay is mostly within known formats and settings; limited discovery or new territory exploration."

  • Expression
    5

    "High degree of self-expression through custom drawings, personalized rap verses, and inventive pitches."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Some imaginative elements like robot rap battles and absurd inventions, but grounded in social party game context."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong social bonding and community feeling through shared laughter, inside jokes, and group play."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop creative and social skills, though learning is informal and focused on playful improvement."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Games require active attention and participation; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Encourages close social interaction and emotional sharing among friends, though not deeply intimate."

  • Leadership
    -2

    "No strong leadership roles; players participate equally with shared decision-making."

  • Progression
    2

    "Some accumulation of points or funding in games, but no deep or persistent progression systems."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally lighthearted and fun, providing relaxation and laughter rather than stress or tension."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable audiovisual presentation and humorous content provide moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    1

    "Some recognition through winning rounds and audience approval, but social status is casual and friendly."

  • Story
    -4

    "Games are mostly context-free party activities without overarching narrative immersion."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Some strategic thinking involved in crafting divisive scenarios and pitching inventions, but mostly casual."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Mild excitement from competition and voting, but low risk and suspense overall."

  • Value
    3

    "Players perceive good entertainment value, especially for social gatherings and streaming."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Games focus on creative and social interaction rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -4

    "No survival or failure avoidance mechanics; gameplay is low risk and stable."

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