The initial bugs have been fixed so I can now be more confident in saying this is the best Party Pack collection Jackbox Games has crafted since 3, which is honestly still one of the best games of all time.

Despite being a part of the Quarantine era, Party Pack 7 does not feel like anything is lost when you stream this over to friends on discord to play together (with the exception to Devil in the Details but honestly I've had good games happen at times online too). I have hosted this game on different serves with a variety of people from across the world, and folks... this pack has hooks!

For people who like to draw in Jackbox, Champed Up has some of the Tee-Ko dna infused with a game of Superfight (aka a who would win scenario game). Fans of the improv games Jackbox has made in recent history, or perhaps like doing presentation parties, can get into Talking Points and try to make it through a presentation prepared by someone else. Blather Round, while not a trivia game, can scratch that deduction itch for folks working together to figure out if their friend is trying to get you to guess King of the Hill or Family Guy. Devil In The Details is for the fans of Fakin It who are used to being told their game is the weakest link, but they know proper circumstances will make it shine. And Quiplash 3 is more Quiplash but with an actually good final round.

Perhaps the most notable feature this game has is the massive amount of settings each game features. What was once a simple 6 option list is now filled with 30+ customizable options designed to adjust your game based on the audience and the amount of trust you have in them to be good. The most promising feature that sadly could use more work as of this pack is the US Filter, which is designed to remove the more America-centric focus from the games but it's not always effective (Blather Round for example will quickly just become guess the disney character). It's still a very good idea and I hope they keep working to improve it!

These games usually have great art and music, but they also feel especially good here. I'm a big fan of Champed Up's ending theme that honestly sounds like something out of 4Kids.

It's honestly amazing how after 7 Jackbox games, there is still such an incredible spark of creativity and fun shining from these annual party games. Can't wait to see what they have to bring next!


Reviewed on Oct 18, 2020


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