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WithJackbox Games, laughter is currency and quick wit reigns supreme. Whether you’re hosting a game night in person or connecting with friends remotely, Jackbox offers a hilarious and entertaining experience for everyone. Add a touch of Jackbox whimsy to your happy hour, infuse your holiday party with spirited competition, or sprinkle some playful delight into a virtual sleepover.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the installation process on various platforms and explore the ins and outs of playing Jackbox whether you’re cozy together on the couch or unleashing chaos from afar. Because let’s face it — you just want to dive in.
All Available Jackbox Game Party Packs
From uproarious trivia to creative showdowns, these are all the unique entertainment each pack brings to your party.
Each Party Pack has a different player limit, so consider picking the party pack based on how many players you anticipate to have join in on the fun.
Up to 10 players
Up to 8 players
Up to 16 players
Up to 9 players
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How To Install
Whether you’re onPC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation,orXbox, you’ll be able to play. From official websites to digital storefronts, let’s explore the steps to bring the joyous chaos of Jackbox to your preferred gaming platform.
PC/Mac
Nintendo Switch
Can’t locate the game you’ve purchased? Scroll all the way to the right and check the ‘All Software’ menu.
Xbox
How To Play In-Person
When playing in person, start by gathering your crew. Ensure everyone has a device –smartphone, tablet,orcomputer.
Launch the Jackbox Party Pack on your chosen platform,create a roomby selecting your desired game, andshare the code that appears on-screen with your friends. Everyone joins the roomusing their own devicesbyvisiting jackbox.tvandentering the given code. Then, follow on-screen instructions to play.
Playing with folks of all ages? There is anoptional family friendly settingyou can enable in each pack.
How Do You Get Jackbox On Your TV?
When playing with a group in-person, you’ll likely want to display the game large enough for everyone to see. To get Jackbox to display on your TV, hook up your chosen device (PC or console)using an HDMI cable. Power up both devices, andselect the right inputon your TV.
How To Play Remotely
For remote play, set up a video call using platforms likeZoom, Skype, or Discord. Ensure everyone has astable internet connectionand adevicefor the call.
Follow the same steps as playing in person, but share the room code through your video call. Utilizescreen-sharing featuresto display the game on the video call. Participantsuse their own devices to enter answers,draw, ormake choices.
Enable voice chatto spice up the game with epic banter, heated debates over answers, and contagious laughter.
Do My Friends Need To Buy Jackbox To Play?
No,your friends do not need to buy Jackbox to play. Jackbox Party Packs operate on a ‘one purchase, multiple players’ model. When you buy a Jackbox Party Pack, you essentially own the game, and your friends can join in the fun as long asthey have a device to access the gameand aunique room code to enter.
Each Party Pack typically allows for a certain number of players, and as the host, you can share the room code with your friends. This allows them to participate in the games without purchasing the game themselves.
