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The Jackbox Party Pack 2
By Jackbox Games, released 1 Jan 2015
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
The Jackbox Party Pack 2 is a collection of five party games from Jackbox Games, released in 2015. Its games include bluffing, sound-effect selection, player-drawn art auctions, prompt-based answers, and bomb defusing. The listed player ranges vary by game: Fibbage 2 supports 2–8, Earwax 3–8, Bidiots 3–6, Quiplash XL 3–8, and Bomb Corp. 1–4. Players can use phones, tablets, or computers as controllers, and audiences can join some games. The listing describes local play that can also be enjoyed over streams with remote players; the games are in English only. Features include multiplayer, PvP, co-op, shared or split-screen modes, Steam Achievements and Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five distinct party games
- Phones, tablets, or computers can act as controllers
- Some games support audience participation
- Local play can be enjoyed over streams
- Listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Games are in English only
- Partial controller support
- Local play is specified
Who it suits
It suits groups who want party games controlled from phones, tablets, or computers, including groups playing locally or over streams. English is the listed language, and some games allow audience participation.
The Jackbox Party Pack 2 offers five different party-game formats with varied player counts. Its phone-and-tablet controller setup and stream-friendly local play suit group game nights, though the games are English-only.
