The Jackbox Party Pack 2
The Jackbox Party Pack 2
Game
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The Jackbox Party Pack
Developer Jackbox Games, Inc.
The team behind YOU DON’T KNOW JACK presents FIVE guffaw-inducing party games in one pack! You’re gonna need more than one party for this. Your phones or tablets are your controllers! For 1-100 players! From the Steam store page
202 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
LovedLoved
125 positive · 33 negative
95% range 72–85%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 125 | 33 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,638 of 1,803 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
79% recommend · 131 yes, 34 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 165 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,743 of 1,926 positive).
Players say the first pack shows its age and lacks modern features. [1][2][3] Many still find it fun for social gatherings, especially on sale. [4][5][6] Some games like Fibbage and Drawful are praised, while others are considered weaker. [7][8][9]
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- [2]
Pack 1; the starting point. Does it still hold up ten years later? ... Not really. To give some context: with the release of pack 9 or 10 all the party packs had their prices hiked up, and Jackbox Games started releasing more "mini packs" and standalone sequels to popular titles; so, going back and looking at each earlier release, I'll be coming from the perspective of "is this worth more than twenty dollars in …
- [1]
Cult Classic here. Though get it when on sale, this party pack has aged in a lot of ways - it lacks the modern luxuries of packs 2-11 such as Audience Support (No Patrick, Lie Swatter does not have a Audience) or having Twitch Login required. YDKJ 2015 is in a way YDKJ 2011 Ultimate Edition or well, to my knowledge the only official to obtain it digitally nowadays (as of 2025) so if you want to relive that era of …
- [8]
This was the first Jackbox pack so I think it's a bit weaker than the rest but: You Don't Know Jack - This is a pretty solid one, it's not my favorite of their trivia games by any means, but I think it's pretty solid for what it is. Drawful - Tons of fun ! Their drawing games are always a hit, but again I don't think it's their strongest drawing game that they have Wordspud - Nothing is wrong with this game, it's …
- [4]
Enjoyable with the friends on a discord call, or with the slightly older family in the living room. This is a fun collection of relatively simple games that only one person needs to own,for everyone to be able to play I would wait for it to go on sale though
- [5]
While not the best Jackbox has to offer, and while the games do show their age, it was still a fun time for me and my friends for several hours for only a few bucks on sale.
Summarised from 34 of the 203 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked The Jackbox Party Pack talk about fun for parties and social gatherings; those who didn't talk about aged poorly compared to later packs. Which matters more to you?
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60 of 202 · most liked firstWe just announced The Jackbox Party Pack 11! Party Pack 11 includes 5 brand new games! ⚔️ Cooperative trivia battle game 🔎 Social deduction game 😈 Joke writing game 🔊 Sound effect game 🎨 Cozy drawing game Learn more in our Jackbox Direct! 🔗 jbgm.es/4ji2oih
neutral · AI labelView post →Last day to get The Darkside Detective & The Jackbox Party Pack 4 for free on Epic Games Store buff.ly/aadJJDg the next freebie will be announced at The Game Awards (freebie live at 8 PM PT on Dec 11th / after the show)
neutral · AI labelView post →Legends of Trivia is coming to The Jackbox Party Pack 11! In this RPG-inspired trivia game, work cooperatively to correctly answer trivia questions to defeat monsters and villains. But be careful, any wrong move and the monsters hit back! Wishlist now! 🔗 jbgm.es/3TJNHZV
neutral · AI labelView post →🗣️ Ahh! This is the sound of me playing our next game, Hear Say! Use your voice to create silly sound effects with your friends that go right into the game as you play! It's coming to The Jackbox Party Pack 11 this fall! Wishlist now! 🔗 jbgm.es/4eeaczS youtu.be/hv7eLDfQlmE
neutral · AI labelView post →My 2025 Breakout Character of the Year goes to Cookie Haus’s Chicken Nugget Kid from The Jackbox Party Pack 11. No video game character made me cry more. (The tears were the tears of a proud and happy parent as the Kid is voiced by our 10-year-old, hearing him on screen is such a joy!)
positive · AI labelView post →YOU GUYS IT'S HAPPENING!!!!! OUR GAME COMES OUT IN 8 HOURS!!!!! Get ready to laugh your pants off with The Jackbox Party Pack 11! www.jackboxgames.com/games/packs/...
neutral · AI labelView post →AHHH We're launching The Jackbox Party Pack 12!!!!! GO wishlist it now on Steam! <3 store.steampowered.com/app/4199960/... #gamedev #jackbox
neutral · AI labelView post →[Steam] The Jackbox Party Pack ($2.49) / 90% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →From now until February 28th, Steam codes for The Jackbox Party Pack 10 are 50% off on our site! But wait, there’s more! Buy the game, play Tee K.O. 2, and get 15% off hoodies with code: HOODIE15 🔗 jbgm.es/4319Rge
neutral · AI labelView post →Xbox's Indie Selects Demo Fest starts this week, with more than 40 free game demos to download. Games include Yooka-Replaylee, Mina the Hollower and The Jackbox Party Pack 11. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-i...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Jackbox Party Pack 10 launches on October 19. This is the one and only game I wish were "live service", where I pay for a base game + DLC. Not having all the games in one easy-to-use app is a pain for parties! store.steampowered.com/app/2216830/...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Jackbox Party Pack 11 – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch. - **Description**: The Pack is back with 5 new games! Collaborate with your crew in Legends of Trivia, destroy wholesome jokes in Doominate, record your voice in Hear Say, create kookiness in Cookie Haus, and sleuth through social clues in Suspectives! - **Price**: $29.99 - **Link**: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-jackbox-party-pack-11-switch/
neutral · AI labelView post →The Jackbox Party Pack 12 – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch. - **Price:** $29.99 - **Link:** https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-jackbox-party-pack-12-switch - **Platform:** Nintendo Switch - **Description:** Five brand-new games are here! Create goofy greetings in We Forgot a Card, wild image warping in Hyperface, absurd arguments in Debate and Switch, team-based fact battles in Idol Factions, and mind-melding friendship in MegaPals.
neutral · AI labelView post →Pack 1; the starting point. Does it still hold up ten years later? ... Not really. To give some context: with the release of pack 9 or 10 all the party packs had their prices hiked up, and Jackbox Games started releasing more "mini packs" and standalone sequels to popular titles; so, going back and looking at each earlier release, I'll be coming from the perspective of "is this worth more than twenty dollars in 2025". Overall for Pack 1, no, it isn't. Most of the games present have had…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still on Disco Elysium. It’s good, thus far, but some of the controls bug me. The game has made me laugh multiple times though, it’s a real “dramadey” of video games. Although I had a nice evening the other day playing the Jackbox Party Pack.
positive · AI labelView post →[Epic Games] The Jackbox Party Pack 4 | 100% off/Giveaway.
neutral · AI labelView post →who the hell is jack
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is on the way and Trivia Murder Party 3 teased #PartyGames #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →The last party pack you should ever get. The only game that's really worth it is Drawful, but you can just buy Drawful 2 as a standalone game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Select game soundtracks are free to claim on Bandcamp as part of the Halloween Sale on Epic. - [Aerial_Knight's Never Yield](https://aerialknight.bandcamp.com/album/aerial-knights-never-yield-original-game-soundtrack) - [Art of Rally](https://tatreal.bandcamp.com/album/art-of-rally-original-soundtrack) - [Cursed to Golf](https://marksparling.bandcamp.com/album/cursed-to-golf-original-soundtrack) - [Love](https://loveplus.bandcamp.com/album/love-ost) - [PC Building Simulator…
neutral · AI labelView post →New rhythm game for Jackbox. This video has all the information needed, but basically, Jackbox is adding their first rhythm game. It's called Dodo Re Mi and it's a typical looking vertical scroller for mobile, and it'll be added in the Jackbox Party Pack 10.
neutral · AI labelView post →[Steam] The Jackbox Party Pack 5 ($5.99 / 80% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →Cult Classic here. Though get it when on sale, this party pack has aged in a lot of ways - it lacks the modern luxuries of packs 2-11 such as Audience Support (No Patrick, Lie Swatter does not have a Audience) or having Twitch Login required. YDKJ 2015 is in a way YDKJ 2011 Ultimate Edition or well, to my knowledge the only official to obtain it digitally nowadays (as of 2025) so if you want to relive that era of YDKJ , you're likely getting this pack just for that. Besides that Fibbage XL…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey! I got interviewed and talked about the game I’m directing in the Jackbox Party Pack 11 gamerant.com/jackbox-part...
neutral · AI labelView post →Today at 9:00 PM EST, me, my friends and chat will be playing the Jackbox Party Pack 7! Viewers will be able to join the audience while subscribers will have a chance to join the game itself! Hope to see you there~ #ENVtuber #VtuberUprising #VtuberSupportBeam www.twitch.tv/astralgoldvt
neutral · AI labelView post →This Saturday at 9:00 PM EST, me, my friends and chat will be playing the Jackbox Party Pack 7! Viewers will be able to join the audience while subscribers will have a chance to join the game itself! Hope to see you there~ #ENVtuber #VtuberUprising #VtuberSupportBeam www.twitch.tv/astralgoldvt
neutral · AI labelView post →This does not come with friends in the box.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my cat, Taz. He recently lent his vocal talents to the development of Jackbox Games new music game Dodo Re Mi. Which with its release in the Jackbox Party Pack 10 will be my first major game release! (Minus the submission work on party pack 9)
positive · AI labelView post →New week new schedule! It does fit in the image but I'll be streaming for a while today, Lego Batman with @cubiite.bsky.social then Cat mail Co. with @edgygamergal.com! And on Thursday, VTuber board Game Club plays The Jackbox Party Pack 12!
neutral · AI labelView post →The Jackbox Party Pack, developed and published by Jackbox Games, Inc., is a multiplayer experience that shifts the focus away from traditional gameplay and places it squarely on social interaction. It’s not a game you sit down and master alone—instead, it thrives on groups, conversation, and shared humor. The central idea is remarkably straightforward: one player hosts the game, while everyone else joins using their phones or browsers as controllers. This simple setup removes nearly all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Jackbox is always a good time, but unfortunately the first pack hasn't aged all that well. Lie Swatter is a bog standard trivia game, Word Spud feels like an inferior version of Job Job and YDKJ has a handful of painfully 2014 era questions. Overall the other packs offer better minigames and aren't as dated. I would personally recommend Party Pack 3 for anyone looking to get one of these for the first time. https://store.steampowered.com/app/434170/The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_3/
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most of the questions are about baseball, yank celebrities or other amerimutt-centric topics. I await my bombing, sanctions or tariffs for pointing this out.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →1 players got this one right (The Jackbox Party Pack 10). 
neutral · AI labelView post →44. The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Maybe my favorite pack since 8. Every game here is really solid and varied. I'd say every game here is pretty grounded all things considered, but they all stand out next to the rest of the series and I imagine me and my friends will return to this one often.
positive · AI labelView post →She jack me till i Box
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AVOID on steam deck. Bricked my deck with their awful launcher no one asked for. POS software. Avoid avoid avoid.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You Dont Know Jack: 2.5/5 You dont know Jack has never been my personal cup of tea when it comes to Jackbox trivia games, there's other ones I would much rather play. I am happy this game exists for the people who like it but it is just not for me. Drawful: 3.5/5 I do like Drawful I think its a good time but I think subsequent packs have more creative drawing games that I like to revisit. I got Drawful 2 for free so I do not typically come back to the first installment but it still holds up.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was the first Jackbox pack so I think it's a bit weaker than the rest but: You Don't Know Jack - This is a pretty solid one, it's not my favorite of their trivia games by any means, but I think it's pretty solid for what it is. Drawful - Tons of fun ! Their drawing games are always a hit, but again I don't think it's their strongest drawing game that they have Wordspud - Nothing is wrong with this game, it's just that this isn't really one that me and my friends ever consider, it kinda…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Jackbox Party Pack 11 (2025) Easily the best pack since 7. Doominate is a great funny haha game, Cookie Haus is a really solid drawing game, Hear Say is really good dumb fun, and Legends of Trivia and Suspectives are some of the best of their categories. A light peak to a high clouds.
positive · AI labelView post →THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 11: Okay, I still have to play a round of Doominate with peeps in Discord, but I've already had high hopes for this one from the beginning. No comment about Hear Say. store.steampowered.com/app/3364070/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Great game, Word Spud 2 when? YDKJ is a great game as always, Fibbage XL is great, Drawful is impeccable as always, and Lie Swatter is fine. Word Spud is the pinnacle of Jackbox Games, and I'm still waiting for Word Spud 2. Word Spud is essentially a word chain game, so it could go with starting world real > ly smart > alecks > trebek and so on.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lots of fun. Good social party games (particularly Fibbage and Drawful).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyable with the friends on a discord call, or with the slightly older family in the living room. This is a fun collection of relatively simple games that only one person needs to own,for everyone to be able to play I would wait for it to go on sale though
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Designers, how would you describe the Jackbox Party Pack with a few technical terms? Asynchronous Concealed Multiplayer blah blah etc
neutral · AI labelView post →Jackbox are fun multiplayer games, only 1 person needs to own the game then everyone can join on their phone or tablet. Now I would advise to buy the last Jackbox to date (there are A LOT of them) AND buy it when on sale. They are very fun, well thought out games, but the price can be high. ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cookie masterson i am in love with you
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →got it because I'd played before, and the idea is neat, but unfortunately its let down by its unreliable servers. of the 30 minutes i played i got through about 5 questions before getting kicked to the main screen and having to start again
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game bro. It's my childhood.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Word spud is unironically fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's GAME NIGHT baby! Come join me along with Wally and special guest MaxCat as we play some games from the Jackbox Party Pack! You can join in the fun via phone or web browser too! Going live now at www.twitch.tv/djsqwrl
neutral · AI labelView post →After reading your comment, I downloaded JPP7 and I had the same problem you had but I managed to fix it, although at the beginning the game didn't open even though everything seemed to be fine. You can skip the steps you see unnecessary, but I will explain from 0 to make it easier to understand, and I want to clarify, $USER means "Your username", so if in your Steam Deck your user name is Kinein, $USER should be "kinein": First open Bottles and create a Bottle type "Gaming" and let it be…
neutral · AI labelView post →Five brand-new games are here in The Jackbox Party Pack 12! Get ready for game night now with Nintendo Switch: https://ninten.do/6011aSfZ9
neutral · AI labelView post →The Jackbox Party Pack 12 releases on October 15th... and I've got Early Access! Thank you @jackboxgames.com for the #gifted copy on Steam. Let's play some new games! 🥳 🔴 Live Now: twitch.tv/Smirky
neutral · AI labelView post →Ignore my time played, I've played the Jackbox Collection over the years at parties and what have you. You Don't Know Jack is my favorite trivia game and it, along with the others in this collection, are all must haves for anybody who likes to play with friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gearing up to provide a golden age of game nights, @jackboxgames.com's Inc.’s The Jackbox Party Pack 12 is set to release this fall. www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
neutral · AI labelView post →family and friends friendly fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you don't know jack is entertaining like Murder Trivia but combines a kahoot style time bonus for quick response and has a lot of "fluff" in there for those wanting some entertainment on the side.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is best played on PC due to the fact that it can be modded.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What can I say? You don't know Jack.!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is a great game! i love drawful, it is a lot of fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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