Info about The Jackbox Party Pack 6:

Official game description:
It’s the wildest Party Pack yet with five hilarious new games!
1) The popular trivia deathmatch Trivia Murder Party 2 (1-8 players). Try to survive the bizarre new minigames.
2) The weird word circus Dictionarium (3-8 players). May the funniest definition win.
3) The hidden identity game Push The Button (4-10 players) . Can you discover the aliens in time?
4) The comedy contest Joke Boat (3-8 players). Craft one-liners for a cruise ship talent show.
5) The offbeat personality test Role Models (3-6 players). Find out who you really are. (Or at least what your friends think of you.)
Play using your phones, tablets or computers. No extra controllers needed!
NOTE: The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is in English only.
NOTE: The game is local multiplayer but can be enjoyed over streams with remote players.
**How to Play Remotely**
Players use any web-enabled device (like a smartphone or tablet) to join the game and play along. When playing with remote players, you can use a video conferencing tool like Zoom, Steam Broadcast, Google Hangouts, Discord, and more to connect with others! Just share your screen while on a call and make sure you look for prompts to share audio.

Release date: Oct 16, 2019

Categories: Party Game, Trivia Game, Social Deduction, Word Game, Comedy Game, Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-op


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that while the game is considered worth it, especially for certain games within the pack, there is a strong sentiment to purchase it during a sale rather than at full price. This suggests that the community finds the game valuable but not necessarily at the full price point of $40. The repeated mention of waiting for a sale implies that a fair price range would be lower than the current base price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 8.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 0.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several data points about playtime. The mention of the game ending under 10 minutes suggests a short session length. The reference to playing for 5 straight hours indicates a longer play session, which could be an outlier or a marathon session. The mention of games lasting almost 30 minutes depending on the number of players gives a more typical session length. The statement about completing the game over 8 hours and over 300 games suggests a high level of engagement and replayability, which can be used to estimate the total game completion time.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is fun immediately when played with friends or in a group setting, but can be boring or repetitive otherwise.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: boring when played alone; repetitive gameplay; not enjoyable without the right group
  - Unlock drivers: playing with friends; social setting
  - Conditions: playing with friends; playing in a group; social setting; right group of people
- Player Archetypes:
  - Social Connector (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared experiences with friends.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and interactive, focusing on group dynamics and humor.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: party game enthusiast; friend group gamer
    - Reference games: Quiplash; Fakin' It
  - Community Engager (buy)
    - Motivation: Creating engaging content and interacting with their community.
    - Playstyle: Interactive and entertaining, focusing on audience participation and enjoyment.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: content creator; streamer
    - Reference games: Jackbox Party Pack 3; Jackbox Party Pack 4
  - Trivia Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of trivia and competitive knowledge-based gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Competitive and knowledge-focused, enjoying the challenge of trivia questions.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: trivia lover; competitive player
    - Reference games: Trivia Murder Party; Jeopardy!


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Trivia Murder Party 2 praised (weight 0.97): Trivia Murder Party 2 is highly praised for its improvements over the original, including more mini-games, updated questions, and enhanced visuals. Players enjoy its humor, challenging final round, and the overall fun experience it provides.
- Push the Button popularity (weight 0.76): Push the Button is a standout game known for its social deduction elements and fast-paced fun. It is particularly enjoyable with large groups and is often compared to Among Us but with unique minigames.
- Role Models fun with friends (weight 0.59): Role Models is appreciated for its casual and fun gameplay, especially with close friends or family. It leads to laughter and is seen as a unique and refreshing game mode.
- Joke Boat's humor appreciated (weight 0.49): Joke Boat is enjoyed for its humorous and creative aspects, especially with the right group of friends. It offers a fun experience with puns and inside jokes, making it a hit with imaginative people.
- Great for social gatherings (weight 0.48): The game pack is highly regarded for its variety and suitability for social gatherings. It is seen as one of the best party packs, catering to different group sizes and providing a well-rounded experience.
- Dictionarium creative and fun (weight 0.44): Dictionarium is noted for its creativity and fun gameplay, especially with the right group of people. It involves creating words and slang phrases, which can lead to serious laughs.

Common complaints:
- Joke Boat heavily criticized (weight 0.63): Joke Boat is widely criticized for being boring, not funny, and heavily reliant on the group's humor. It can be controversial, less appealing, and often falls flat.
- Dictionarium's quality issues (weight 0.45): Players often describe Dictionarium as stale, confusing, and not as great compared to other games. It is considered the weakest game in the pack with structural issues.
- Games require specific group dynamics (weight 0.31): Several games are noted to be more enjoyable with large groups of friends and may not be as fun with smaller groups or strangers.
- Role Models' mixed reception (weight 0.3): Role Models is seen as boring and confusing by some players. It may not be enjoyable for everyone and is not great for large groups or streaming.
- Language and translation issues (weight 0.23): There are problems with translations and language support, particularly for non-English speakers. Some games are not translated into certain languages, making them less accessible.
- General disappointment with the pack (weight 0.15): Party Pack 6 is seen as disappointing compared to previous packs, with some games being described as meh and lacking value.
- Gameplay can be repetitive (weight 0.11): Some games in the pack feel repetitive or similar to previous games, leading to a stale and repetitive experience.
- Technical and design issues (weight 0.1): Some games have technical issues, such as not working on certain devices, and design issues, such as half-baked ideas and lack of solo or AI modes.
- Achievement difficulties (weight 0.04): Certain achievements are criticized for being mind-numbing and taking an excessive amount of time and effort to complete.

Gameplay feedback:
- Trivia Murder Party 2 features (weight 0.58): Trivia Murder Party 2 is highlighted for its engaging mix of trivia questions and mini-games, offering a balance of skill and luck. Players enjoy the horror-movie-style contest of wits and the variety of challenges it presents.
- Push the Button mechanics (weight 0.51): Push the Button is a social deduction game similar to Among Us, involving hidden identities, strategic gameplay, and tasks. Players must convince others to jettison someone into space, adding a high-stress element.
- Dictionarium's wordplay focus (weight 0.37): Dictionarium is a word game where players invent definitions for made-up words, fostering creativity and laughter. However, it can become boring after the first round due to its simplicity and short duration.
- Role Models' social dynamics (weight 0.36): Role Models is a game that involves categorizing friends into different roles and works best with familiar people. It includes personality quizzes and minigames, making it a creative and well-executed icebreaker game.
- Variety and inclusivity (weight 0.11): The game offers a variety of games and inclusive fun, catering to different preferences and ensuring a diverse gaming experience.
- Group play emphasis (weight 0.07): The game emphasizes playing with friends and group play, enhancing the social experience and enjoyment.

Performance notes:
- Smooth cross-platform performance (weight 0.09): The game runs smoothly across various platforms, providing a consistent experience for players regardless of their device.
- Dictionarium MacBook issue (weight 0.05): There is a specific issue with the Dictionarium feature not working on MacBook devices, which may affect users of that platform.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended pack (weight 0.28): The pack is highly recommended by many reviewers for its variety of enjoyable games and suitability for social gatherings.
- Worth it for Push The Button (weight 0.17): Several reviewers mention that the pack is worth it just for the game Push The Button, highlighting it as a standout game in the pack.
- Ideal for parties and friends (weight 0.11): The pack is recommended for playing with friends and at parties, suggesting it is a good choice for social gatherings.
- Good value on sale (weight 0.08): Some reviewers suggest that the pack is worth buying if it can be purchased at a discount, indicating that it may not be worth the full price for everyone.
- Worth the full price (weight 0.08): Some reviewers believe the pack is worth purchasing at full price, indicating strong value.
- Good secondary purchase (weight 0.05): The pack is considered a good second purchase after a starter pack, indicating it is a solid addition to a collection.
- Consider previous packs (weight 0.04): Some reviewers advise looking at previous packs (2, 3, 4) before purchasing this one, suggesting that those packs might offer better value or more enjoyable games.
- Enhances social interactions (weight 0.04): The pack is recommended for playing with funny people, suggesting that it enhances social interactions and enjoyment.
- Avoid Role Models with strangers (weight 0.04): Reviewers recommend not playing the game Role Models with strangers, suggesting it is better suited for familiar groups.

Other player notes:
- Spanish language support (weight 0.08): The game offers a language patch and tutorial for Spanish-speaking players, enhancing accessibility.
- Content creator recommendations (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for content creators, suggesting it has features or content that appeal to those who create gaming content.

Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.44): Players experience joy from the variety and quality of games in the pack, particularly enjoying specific games like Trivia Murder Party 2 and Role Models. The multiplayer aspect, especially playing with friends and family, significantly enhances the enjoyment and fun.
- Excitement (weight 0.33): The excitement stems from the intense and unique gameplay mechanics, particularly in games like Trivia Murder Party 2 and Push the Button. Players also appreciate the variety of game modes and the overall quality of the party pack, which contributes to their enthusiastic experiences.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.18): Enjoyment is derived from the fun gameplay mechanics and the social aspect of playing with friends and family. The variety of games and positive experiences with specific games also contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.13): Disappointment arises from the perceived lack of value and quality in some games, such as Role Models and Joke Boat. Additionally, gameplay getting stale, language barriers, and difficulty in gathering friends to play contribute to the negative experiences.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Satisfaction comes from positive experiences with specific games like Trivia Murder Party 2 and Push the Button. Players also enjoy the social aspect of playing with friends and family, and achieving specific in-game goals.
- Frustration (weight 0.07): Frustration is caused by issues such as incorrect and easy questions in Murder Trivia Party, translation and availability problems, and technical difficulties with certain games like Dictionarium on MacBook. Players also find some games, like Joke Boat, particularly challenging or poorly designed.
- Gratitude (weight 0.02): Players express gratitude for the inclusion of family-friendly modes, which enhance the accessibility and enjoyment of the game for a wider audience.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is derived from humorous and unexpected in-game events, which add a fun and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm is driven by a strong preference for specific games like Push the Button, which players find particularly engaging and enjoyable.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from positive reviews of the game and its features, highlighting the enjoyable aspects and overall satisfaction with the gaming experience.}