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The Jackbox Party Pack 9

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Fire TV, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

Save your next party! 5 new games in 1 Party Pack: the trivia bluff-off Fibbage 4, the team test Quixort, the joke auction Junktopia, the silly guessfest Nonsensory and the reality TV game Roomerang.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Strong social and creative gameplay
    • Variety of games appealing to different player types
    • Good replayability especially in fibbage 4 and roomerang
    • Accessible controls via smartphones
    • Polished presentation and music

    Cons

    • Some games have slow pacing or long downtime
    • Roomerang and quixort may not appeal to all groups
    • Fibbage enough about you lacks final round
    • Nonsensory drawing mechanics can be confusing
    • Limited appeal for solo or small groups

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to create characters, answers, and presentations in multiple games, allowing personal control and expression."

    • Competence
      2

      "Games require some skill in trivia, creativity, and teamwork, but also include casual, accessible mechanics."

    • Competition
      3

      "Several games feature team competition and voting mechanics, encouraging comparison and rivalry among players."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report returning to favorite games like Fibbage 4, Roomerang, and Junktopia for repeated sessions."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Team-based games like Quixort and cooperative voting in Roomerang encourage working together."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong emphasis on creative writing, drawing, and roleplaying across multiple games."

    • Domination
      -2

      "While voting out players and competition exist, interactions tend to be balanced and playful rather than domineering."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the games to relax, laugh, and escape real life through humor, roleplay, and social interaction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic fun and social desire rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Games encourage trying new ideas, creative presentations, and novel strategies, especially in Roomerang and Junktopia."

    • Exploration
      -1

      "Games mostly occur in familiar social and game settings with limited physical or spatial exploration."

    • Expression
      4

      "Players customize characters, answers, and drawings to express humor and personality."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Some roleplaying and imaginative scenarios exist, especially in Roomerang and Junktopia, but grounded in social contexts."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong social bonding and community feeling through shared humor, collaboration, and group play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop social, creative, and trivia skills, though learning is not a primary focus."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of party video games with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Games require active participation and attention, with minimal background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Social interactions foster closer friendships and emotional sharing, especially in personal trivia and roleplay."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some opportunities to guide teams or influence votes, but leadership is not a dominant theme."

    • Progression
      1

      "Games have scoring and rounds but lack persistent item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Players enjoy humor and flow states, though some games involve tension and time pressure."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and music are engaging but not overwhelming; humor provides emotional stimulation."

    • Status
      2

      "Recognition through voting and scoring provides social status within the group."

    • Story
      1

      "Some narrative elements in roleplay and presentations, but mostly context-light party games."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some games require planning and reasoning, especially Quixort and voting strategies in Roomerang."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Mild suspense from voting and timed rounds, but overall low risk and tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Players perceive good entertainment value and replayability for the price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive social interaction and creativity."

    • Survival
      0

      "Elimination mechanics exist but are lighthearted and do not involve serious survival challenges."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026