Another Jackbox bundle: five party games played from your phone, no controllers needed. The set is uneven but holds a couple of real gems for livening up a group, as long as you accept a few weaker entries and patchy localisation.
Your verdict
Category
Party / Minigame10 players12+
Co-op
Description
Five wild party games played using your phone as a controller to answer and draw. Published by Jackbox, released worldwide in 2022. Zany quizzes, group-judged doodles, absurd debates and up to ten players plus a connected audience.
Jackbox Party Pack 9 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Pulling out your phone as a controller and watching your absurd answers pop on screen sparks instant laughter around the couch. Every mini-game leans on creativity, bluffing and surprise votes, turning an ordinary evening into an improvised show where even the audience joins in and begs for more.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2 GB📅13/10/2022
Published by Jackbox
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