The Jackbox Party Pack News

Are you going to C2E2 this year? We sure are! Join us at McCormick Place from April 26-28th for some incredible panels with special guests, chat with Jackbox game devs, and play games for a chance to win prizes.

Play games with us!

Come join Jackbox game devs to play some Jackbox fan-favorites and a few hidden gems. We’ll be in The Yard (Revolution Brewing) handing out prizes to winners.

[h3]Here’s when you can find us in the Yard:[/h3]

• Friday 4/26 from 12:30-3:30pm
  
• Saturday 4/27 from 11am-2pm
  
• Sunday 4/28 from 1:30-4:30pm
  

[h2]Catch our three incredible panels![/h2]
[h3]1. Chicago Comedy Panel:[/h3]

• Friday 4/26 from 7-8pm
  
• Location: S401-D

Join some of the funniest writers in the city from Jackbox Games, The Onion, Clickhole, and more as they play through fan-favorite party games with YOU, the audience! Special guests include Hannah Wolansky, Mike Gillis, Nick Mehendale, Steve Etheridge, Chad Nackers, and Liz Anderson.

[h3]2. The Jackbox Games Showdown with the Chicago Freelance Wrestling Association:[/h3]

• Saturday 4/27 from 4:45-5:45pm
  
• Location: S401-ABC

Come celebrate Chicago’s illustrious comedy and wrestling scene as members of the Freelance Wrestling roster challenge each other to an epic party game battle. Members of the audience will be able to play along and help decide the outcome of each match! Special guests include "The King of Clubs" Jason Midas, "The Generational Treasure" Shaq Jordan, "The Very Good Boy" Stone Ambrose, "The Big Picture" Nick Kotas, and "The Founder of the Team Alfonso Dojo" Alfonso Gonzalez.

[h3]3. Gag! x Jackbox Game Night[/h3]

• Saturday 4/27 from 6:30-7:30pm
  
• Location: S401-D

Join our “after hours” party game night with some of the most beloved drag artists in Chicago, including members of Gag! Hosted by Jackbox Games and featuring hilarious party games that audience members will be able to join in on. Special guests include Derry Queen, Malheurt, Secret Queen, Rachel Slurrz, Ari Gato, and Chanel Mercedes Benz.

See you there!

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to see pictures from the event, and don’t forget to tag us in yours!

[h3]Wow! Ten years of Party Packs! So much has happened during this past decade, and none of it has been vaguely apocalyptic, right? . . . RIGHT??[/h3]

The Jackbox Decade Bundle is great for anyone looking to guarantee they’ll never have to deal with figuring out what to do with friends again, or as a gift to ensure your loved one is set for every party for the rest of their lives.



[h3]What is the Jackbox Decade Bundle?[/h3]

We are celebrating ten years of party games by releasing all of our Party Pack titles into one big bundle! That’s right! 50 games from Party Packs 1-10 for one low price of $199.99!

Play fan favorites like Quiplash, Trivia Murder Party, and Tee K.O. with your grandma! Or some hidden gems like Job Job, Role Models, or Monster Seeking Monster with that one coworker who smells like corn chips! The possibilities are truly endless!



[h3]Where can I buy the Jackbox Decade Bundle?[/h3]

The Jackbox Decade Bundle is available on Sony consoles, Microsoft consoles, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Only one player needs to own the bundle for everyone else to join together in the room or over video conferencing apps. And the best part is, with Jackbox Games, your phone is the controller, so there’s no special equipment required! Already own all our games? You’re amazing. The Jackbox Decade Bundle makes a great gift as well.



Note for international:
The Jackbox Party Bundle includes all Party Packs. Only The Jackbox Party Pack 9 and The Jackbox Party Pack 10 are available fully translated to French, Italian, German, Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Are you a streamer who wants to try out the Jackbox games for your next community stream? Then you're in luck! Whether you go live with your friends in Discord or play with your viewers in the chat, many games from Jackbox Games offer you and your viewers a unique experience that no other game can offer. In this article, we will introduce you to the games that are best suited for live streaming on Twitch.

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If you’ve also run out of things to do now that Winter is over, fill out your collection of party games at a discount!

Are you looking for ways to connect with a friend in a different city? Are you tired of only talking to your pet all day? Want to replace that weekly call home with The Jackbox Party Pack?


Congrats! You’ve found the perfect blog post. Jackbox Games are local multiplayer games, but with a few extra steps, it’s easy to get a game started with others in remote locations.


If you’re unfamiliar with our games, our general How To Play page is a great place to learn how to start a room and connect players to a game. After you’ve checked that out, hop on back to this page!


Playing with Friends and Family

If you feel confident about your internet connections, just jump onto a videoconferencing service (like Zoom, Discord, or Google Meet). Start a game on your laptop and use the screen-sharing option so that your players can see the game. Everyone can play along on their own mobile devices by using a browser and going to Jackbox.tv. If you’re having difficulty getting back to your video conferencing screen from the game’s full-screen mode, go to the settings in the main lobby and turn off “Full Screen Mode.”


If you’re a Steam fan, you can skip the videoconferencing step and use Steam Remote Play Together. This feature allows you to share your local co-op games online with friends. Using Remote Play Together, only one person needs to own a copy of a Jackbox Games title. Up to four players (or more with faster internet connections) can join.


Discord screen sharing can also be a great option if you’re playing on a laptop. You and up to nine of your Discord friends can connect and have both the game and video-enabled. You’ll want to see your friends’ faces when they’re laughing at your responses in Tee K.O. 2.


Some consoles also have screen share or co-stream abilities as long as you’re playing with someone who also owns that platform. Instead of streaming, many people have set up an additional webcam in front of their TV as an easier option.


You can stream using many different platforms, but we generally recommend using a PC to stream over a video conferencing service such as Zoom or Discord.


When sharing these ways, we recommend wired internet connections when possible!