You can even place bets during some of the minigames, predicting who will live and who won’t make it. You might be asked to place poison in a goblet, or stab a sword through a box one of your fellow players is hiding in. There’s a lot more interaction between players in Trivia Murder Party 2, with players encouraged to help the host slay their fellow victims. There’s tons of different ways to die, and the finale is as nerve-wracking as ever. During another match, the murderous host made the group play a quick round of Quiplash in the middle of a killing room. When I made it outside the hotel, I had a final challenge to disarm the bomb before I was allowed to leave the premises. During one game my character had a time bomb placed around its neck which limited how long I had to answer trivia questions. Many new minigames and deathtraps have been added since 2016, and the variety to the gameplay on display is impressive. It’s pretty clear this game is where the developers budgeted most of their time, as it’s easily the most polished in this year’s Pack. This time, players take on the role of a guest at a “murder hotel” inspired by The Shining. This year’s featured game is a sequel to one of my favorites from The Jackbox Party Pack 3. Basically You Don’t Know Jack with darker theming and more varied gameplay, this game show makes contestants fight for their lives by answering trivia questions and avoiding deadly traps set by the host. We’ll take a look at each game in turn, starting with… Fortunately, any internet-enabled touchscreen device can be used as a controller, so it’s usually pretty easy to find a few friends and get a game started.Īs always, the writing is the star here, and most people will end up laughing at least a few times during every round. The only game in the pack which can be played solo is Trivia Murder Party 2, but it’s a lot less fun this way. Most games need at least three human players to get started, and Push the Button requires four or more.
All of the games in this year’s Pack can be played remotely, though my group found that at least two of them feel better when everyone is in the same room. The now-expected streaming features let the host allow additional time to answer questions, filter people who want to join the game, and toggle family-friendly questions (with the exception of Trivia Murder Party 2). The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire TV, iPad, Apple TV, Nvidia TV, Comcast Xfinity)Īs always, this year’s Party Pack contains five new games you can play with a local group or share with the world via Twitch, Mixer, or whatever other streaming platform you prefer. Let’s take a look at what’s included in The Jackbox Party Pack 6.
Each previous Party Pack has been tons of fun, and one of the better ways to make staring down at your phone into a social activity. This year’s collection leans into the idea that its games might be used to liven up a Halloween party or two.
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