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The Jackbox Party Pack 9
By Jackbox Games, released 1 Jan 2022
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
The Jackbox Party Pack 9 is a 2022 party game from Jackbox Games that brings five different games together in one pack: Fibbage 4, Quixort, Junktopia, Nonsensory and Roomerang. Players use phones or tablets rather than needing extra controllers. The pack supports games with up to 10 players and audiences of up to 10,000 people who can influence the outcome. Its modes range from bluffing and trivia to joke writing, guessing and a reality-TV-style game. Fibbage 4 supports 2–8 players, while Quixort supports 1–10 and includes a solo mode. The store information describes English as the language at launch, with French, Italian, German and Spanish localization planned in a patch. There is no online matchmaking; groups can play remotely through livestreaming or video-conferencing tools. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, co-op and shared/split-screen play, along with achievements and Steam Cloud. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five distinct games in one pack
- Supports up to 10 players
- Audience participation for up to 10,000
- Includes solo and co-op options
- Steam Cloud and achievements
- No online matchmaking
- English only at launch
- Some games require multiple players
Who it suits
It suits groups looking for party games to play together in person or remotely, including streamers and audiences who want to affect the game. Players should be comfortable using phones or tablets and arranging their own remote connection.
The pack offers several styles of party play, with phone-based participation and room for a large audience. Remote groups need to connect through streaming or video conferencing rather than matchmaking.
