Game Review : The Jackbox Party Pack 10 wraps up a decade of hilarity and fun

The Jackbox Party series has been a staple in the party gaming world for a decade, and the 10th anniversary episode is aptly named The Jackbox Party Package 10, is an absolute triumph. It brilliantly combines the classic formula that fans have come to love with innovative new games, making it the best entry in the series yet. The festive atmosphere is infectious and the tenth movement has really outdone itself.

Minigame frenzy

One of the most impressive aspects of The Jackbox Party Package 10 is his ability to strike a balance between honoring his roots and introducing fresh and exciting elements. It manages to capture the essence of the previous editions while keeping things interesting for long-time fans and newcomers alike. This harmonious mix distinguishes it from its predecessors. Fans of Tee KO will appreciate the love and dedication put into the sequel.

There is a wide choice of games such as Hypnotorious which is a great twist with a social deduction game where you are assigned an identity and have to guess who everyone is related to. Timejinx is the trivia game from this version, you have to guess in which period the events took place. If you like history, this is for you. Dodo Re Mi is where things get crazy. It’s Jackbox meets Band Hero; each player gets a crazy instrument on his device and has to play a timing rhythm game. Things can get crazy with some crazy (and noisy) instruments to play with.

The best of the best

Among the standout games in this great collection, Tee KO 2, Hypnotorious and Fixytext deserve a special mention. Tee KO 2 builds on the success of the original and brings even more hilarity to the table. It’s the perfect platform for creative confrontations and crazy T-shirt designs that feel fresh and welcome after a long hiatus from the previous game. Hypnotorious takes the concept of imitating your friends to a whole new level with its hypnotic twists, keeping you on your toes as you battle for the spotlight.

Meanwhile, Fixytext challenges your language skills in a refreshingly fun way, making it an excellent addition to the game offering. This was the game my group connected with the most. Adding some jaw-dropping comments and sentences to take everyone out of the game with either disgust or joy, Fixytext was like being in a NSFW online Google Doc. We still talk about it seriously to this day and can’t wait to get back into it.

The Jackbox Party Pack 10’s The sleek and easy-to-use interface makes it a breeze to navigate, making it easy for even the least tech-savvy players to join in on the fun. The game’s humor is as sharp and as inappropriate as ever, and it’s designed to appeal to a wide range of comedic tastes. You can make it pure play if you want, but if you have some seriously twisted friends with a dark sense of humor, you can easily find it here too.

The variety in the game modes makes each game mode more fun than the last and guarantees that no two playthroughs are the same. This is especially useful for repeated gaming sessions with the same group of people.

Final thoughts

Whether you’re celebrating a decade The Jackbox Party series or just looking for a fun game to play after your dinner, The Jackbox Party Package 10 has you covered. It’s a celebration of ten years of innovation and fun, offering a well-rounded experience that no party game fan should miss. Tee KO 2, Hypnotorious and Fixytext are just a few of the gems in this treasure trove of board games.

So gather your friends, start the game and prepare to have an incredibly unforgettable time while laughing uncontrollably at the fun that is. The Jackbox Party Package 10.

FOUR STARS (OUT OF FIVE)

Highlights: Hilarious gameplay, easily accessible to anyone who wants to play.
Lowlights: Maybe not everyone’s sense of humor
Developer: Jackbox games
Publisher: Jackbox games
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Available: Now

Review performed on Nintendo Switch with a code from the publisher.

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