Info about The Jackbox Party Pack 3: Official game description: The threequel to the party game phenomenon features FIVE new sense-shattering games! Quiplash 2 (3-8 players) ------------------------ * The say-anything sequel. Play all new questions or make your own! Trivia Murder Party (1-8 players) --------------------------------- * A deadly quiz show where you match wits with a trivia-obsessed killer. Guesspionage (2-8 players) -------------------------- * The brain-battering data-mining guessing game. Tee K.O. (3-8 players) ---------------------- * The t-shirt slugfest where you battle your custom t-shirts to the death! Fakin’ It (3-6 players) ----------------------- * One of your friends has something to hide in this sneaky game for tricksters. Play using your phones, tablets, or computers. No extra controllers needed! All games support up to 10,000 audience members playing along! Plus tons of NEW features just for streamers! It’s a digital box full of actual fun! NOTE: The Jackbox Party Pack 3 is in English only. NOTE: This 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. Visit our Remote Play page for more tips and tutorials. Release date: Oct 17, 2016 Categories: Party Game, Trivia Game, Drawing Game, Social Deduction, Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Casual Game - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $12.00 - $20.00 - Reasoning: The reviews indicate that while users find the game enjoyable and worth purchasing, many suggest that $25 is a bit steep and recommend waiting for a sale. This suggests that the community considers a fair price to be lower than $25. The positive experiences shared by users imply that a price range closer to a sale price, which is typically lower than the full price, would be more acceptable. The mention of sales and the sentiment that the game is worth the money when purchased at a discounted rate support a fair price range between $12 and $20. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 2.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provided indicates that the game is typically played in sessions lasting a couple of hours. The phrase 'the game play lasts for literal hours' suggests that a single session can last several hours. Additionally, multiple reviews mention playing the game for hours without getting bored, which supports the idea of extended play sessions. However, there is no specific evidence provided for the exact time to complete the game, story completion, or endgame content. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game is fun immediately when played with friends, either in person or over a video call, and the enjoyment is enhanced by creative imagination and social interactions. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: Playing with friends - Time to anchor: 0h 0m - Friction: Need friends to play; Some games require physical presence - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Having drinks - Conditions: Playing with friends in person; Playing with friends over video call; Having a good imagination; Social interactions - Player Archetypes: - Social Party Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Social interaction and group fun - Playstyle: Casual, group-oriented gameplay focused on humor and creativity. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Party-goer; Social gamer - Reference games: Quiplash; Trivia Murder Party; Tee KO - Competitive Trivia Buff (buy) - Motivation: Competition and trivia mastery - Playstyle: Competitive, trivia-focused gameplay with a mix of strategy and quick thinking. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Trivia enthusiast; Competitive gamer - Reference games: Trivia Murder Party; You Don't Know Jack - Newcomer Explorer (buy) - Motivation: Exploration and accessibility - Playstyle: Casual, exploratory gameplay focused on discovering new games and experiences. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Newcomer; Casual gamer - Reference games: Jackbox Party Pack 1; Jackbox Party Pack 2 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 praised (weight 0.97): Trivia Murder Party is highly praised for its unique theme, engaging gameplay, and mix of trivia with minigames. Players find it funny, competitive, and entertaining, making it a favorite among many. - Tee K.O. appreciated for creativity (weight 0.83): Tee K.O. is noted for its creativity, humor, and high replayability. Players enjoy the artistic expression and chaotic fun it provides, making it a standout drawing game. - Quiplash 2 highly rated (weight 0.75): Quiplash 2 is highly rated for its humor, simplicity, and creativity. It is considered a classic and a fan favorite, with added features like custom packs and new questions enhancing its replayability. - Fakin' It fun in-person (weight 0.44): Fakin' It is enjoyed for its in-person deception gameplay, making it a favorite for social gatherings. It is engaging and fun, especially with more people. - Great for group gatherings (weight 0.42): The game is noted for being great for various types of group gatherings, including parties and social events. It is suitable for groups of different sizes. - Guesspionage unique and fun (weight 0.35): Guesspionage is appreciated for its unique and innovative gameplay, involving statistical guessing. It is considered fun and interesting, making it a strong contender among the games. - Game is very funny (weight 0.32): The game is praised for being very funny and entertaining, providing lots of laughs and fun experiences with friends. - All games in pack are hits (weight 0.27): The party pack is praised for having a variety of fun and entertaining games, making it a solid set of party games that are all enjoyable. - Kids enjoyed it (weight 0.25): The game is noted for being enjoyed by kids and suitable for all ages, providing a lot of enjoyment and fun. - Only one copy needed (weight 0.18): The game is noted for requiring only one copy for multiple players to join, making it convenient for group play. - Includes classic games (weight 0.15): The pack includes classic games like Tee K.O., Trivia Murder Party, and Quiplash, which are standout games enjoyed by many players. - Local multiplayer for up to 8 players (weight 0.15): The game is noted for its local multiplayer capability, allowing up to 8 players to join, making it an awesome party game. - Quiplash 2 improved with custom prompts (weight 0.15): Quiplash 2 is noted for its improvements, including better prompts and nicer visuals, as well as the ability to create custom prompts, enhancing its gameplay. - Five different games included (weight 0.15): The pack includes five different games with unique gameplay mechanics, providing a variety of fun and zany games. Common complaints: - Guesspionage criticized as unplayable (weight 0.52): Many players find Guesspionage to be broken, unplayable, and disappointing. It is often described as the weakest game in the collection due to its lack of variety and quick loss of appeal. - Fakin' It considered weak (weight 0.48): Fakin' It is frequently seen as a weak link in the game package. It is often rated poorly and considered less enjoyable unless played in person with real people. - Language limitations (weight 0.44): The game is only available in English, which limits accessibility for non-English speakers. There are complaints about the lack of subtitles in other languages like Spanish and Russian. - Quiplash 2 lacks lasting appeal (weight 0.28): Players are lukewarm on Quiplash 2, finding it not as good as the first. Its appeal does not last long and it can get stale quickly. - Requires friends to play (weight 0.25): The game is not suitable for those without friends to play with. It is often noted that having friends is necessary to enjoy the game fully. - Trivia Murder Party criticisms (weight 0.24): Trivia Murder Party is criticized for having difficult or too easy questions, and for being too focused on American pop culture, making it less enjoyable for non-American players. - Random players can ruin experience (weight 0.21): Playing with random players can lead to negative experiences, such as inappropriate behavior and lack of engagement. - Game can be overpriced (weight 0.18): Some players feel that the game is a little overpriced, with a price tag that is considered steep for the content offered. - Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.17): There are reports of terrible servers and connectivity issues, including connection drops, making the game unplayable at times. - Tee K.O. drawbacks (weight 0.13): Tee K.O. is not considered the best drawing game and can become less fun as creativity declines. It also has a confusing scoring system. - Some games outdated (weight 0.09): Some games in the collection are considered outdated and too long, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Gameplay feedback: - Trivia Murder Party features (weight 0.76): Trivia Murder Party is a trivia-based game with a horror aesthetic, involving answering questions under pressure and participating in survival mini-games. It is intense and fun to play, requiring tense decision-making. - Quiplash 2 creative gameplay (weight 0.51): Quiplash 2 is an improv game where players respond to prompts humorously and creatively, followed by voting for the funniest answers. It brings out the funny in players and involves creative writing and verbal competition. - Guesspionage gameplay mechanics (weight 0.49): Guesspionage is a game that mixes luck with skill, involving statistical trivia and guessing percentages on quirky questions. It is a pop culture stats game with a unique concept. - Tee K.O. design and creativity (weight 0.44): Tee K.O. is a drawing game that involves creating and designing wacky and funny t-shirts, including writing slogans and voting on shirt designs. It requires creativity and wit. - Fakin' It deception gameplay (weight 0.42): Fakin' It is a deception game where one player completes a secret task while others guess the faker. It involves bluffing, social deduction, and identifying the liar among players. - Variety of game modes (weight 0.3): The game includes multiple mini-games such as Quiplash 2, Tee K.O., Trivia Murder Party, Guesspionage, and Fakin' It. These games involve humor, trivia, and creativity, suitable for various preferences. - Multiplayer party game collection (weight 0.28): The game is a multiplayer party game collection that includes various game modes, providing a ranking of party games suitable for group play. - Social and multiplayer focused (weight 0.26): The game emphasizes social gameplay and multiplayer experiences, requiring group chemistry and inside jokes for an enjoyable time. - Requires mobile devices (weight 0.25): The game requires players to use their phones or tablets for login and gameplay, utilizing smartphones as controllers for a seamless experience. - Customizable questions in Quiplash 2 (weight 0.21): Quiplash 2 offers customizable question sets, allowing players to create their own prompts and episodes, enhancing the gameplay experience. - Family-friendly options (weight 0.21): The game offers family-friendly modes, making it suitable for different age groups and group sizes, ensuring a variety of game types for different preferences. - Streaming requirement (weight 0.1): The game requires one person to own the game for streaming, allowing multiplayer gameplay through a shared screen. - Comparable to Jackbox Party Packs (weight 0.09): The game is comparable to Jackbox Party Pack 1 & 2, offering a similar multiplayer party game experience with a variety of game modes. Performance notes: - Game and website glitches (weight 0.2): Several players reported that the game and its associated website have various glitches and flaws. This includes general performance issues and specific bugs related to new content packs. - Localization site issues (weight 0.06): The Russian localization site for the game is not working, which is a significant issue for Russian-speaking players trying to access or use the site. - Twitch stream delay (weight 0.06): There are reports of delay issues when streaming the game on Twitch, affecting the viewing experience. Recommendations: - Great for social gatherings (weight 0.6): The pack is praised for its suitability for game nights, social gatherings, and family events. It is recommended for those who enjoy party games with friends and family. - Recommended for new players (weight 0.44): This pack is highly recommended for those new to Jackbox games or party games in general. It is considered a great starting point for beginners. - Good value for specific games (weight 0.19): The pack is recommended for specific games like Trivia Murder Party, Tee KO, and Faking It, which are considered standout titles. - Mixed reviews on overall collection (weight 0.14): While the collection has mixed reviews overall, certain games within the pack are highly praised, making it a strong contender for selective buyers. - Language and accessibility (weight 0.13): The game is noted for not requiring English proficiency and working well remotely, making it accessible to a broader audience. - Recommended for specific communities (weight 0.13): The pack is recommended for its popularity in specific communities, such as the CIS community, indicating regional appeal. - Consider newer packs (weight 0.11): Some reviews suggest that newer packs might offer better value or more updated content, implying that this pack might be outdated for some players. - Not recommended by some (weight 0.05): A few reviews explicitly state that the pack is not recommended for purchase, suggesting it may not meet everyone's expectations. Other player notes: - English knowledge required (weight 0.07): The game requires knowledge of English, which may be a barrier for non-English speaking players. - Community translations available (weight 0.07): The community has translated and dubbed some games, providing accessibility for non-English speakers. - Russian translation resources (weight 0.06): There are links available to download russifiers and read about games, catering to Russian-speaking players. Emotions: - Joy (weight 0.17): Players experience joy primarily through social interactions, enjoying the game with family and friends. Specific game modes like Trivia Murder Party, Quiplash, and Tee KO are highlighted for their fun and engaging gameplay, fostering laughter and positive memories. - Frustration (weight 0.12): Frustration stems from technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and connection problems. Additionally, language barriers, outdated content, and the inability to purchase game packs separately contribute to player frustration. - Excitement (weight 0.12): The excitement is driven by the variety and social nature of the games, which are seen as innovative and engaging. Players are excited about the fun and unique aspects of each game, especially when played in social settings like parties or gatherings. - Amusement (weight 0.06): Amusement arises from the humorous and unique gameplay experiences, such as neighbors mistaking game play for arguing. Players also find specific game modes and strategies entertaining and enjoyable. - Disappointment (weight 0.06): Disappointment is caused by specific game modes like Tee KO and Guesspionage not meeting expectations. Connection issues, poor implementation of certain games, and perceived overpricing also contribute to this emotion. - Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Satisfaction comes from the game being a good party game to play online or in person. Players find the game enjoyable for its fun and value, especially when played with friends or during livestreams. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.06): Enthusiasm is generated by the fun and engaging aspects of the games, particularly Trivia Murder Party and Tee KO. Players appreciate the innovative gameplay and the overall appeal of the game selection. - Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Enjoyment is derived from the fun and entertaining gameplay, especially when played with friends. The multiplayer experience and funny gameplay elements contribute significantly to this emotion. - Happy (weight 0.04): Happiness is primarily due to the positive experiences and enjoyment shared with family and friends. The social aspect of the game plays a crucial role in creating happy moments. - Positive (weight 0.03): Positive feelings arise from enjoying the original game modes and finding the pack to be a good contender. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the games, contributing to an overall positive experience. - Fun (weight 0.03): The fun emotion is driven by the variety of fun and zany games included in the pack. Players have a great time spent playing these games, particularly Tee KO. - Excited (weight 0.03): Excitement is generated by the enjoyment of diverse and entertaining games. Players are excited about the variety and quality of the games in the pack. - Loneliness (weight 0.02): Loneliness is felt by players who do not have friends to play with, making the game less enjoyable when played alone. - Regret (weight 0.02): Regret is experienced due to the perception of the game being a waste of money, leading to slight regret over the purchase. - Happiness (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from the enjoyment of the game with family and the variety and quality of the games in the pack. Players are happy about spending time together and the overall gaming experience. - Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by personal experiences with friends and streaming, reminding players of fun times and creating a sense of nostalgia. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is felt for the family-friendly options provided by the game, making it a suitable choice for family gatherings.}