Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games is a studio making party games players join using their own phones, tablets, or laptops as controllers.
- Chicago, IL, USUnited States
Jackbox Games is a studio making party games players join using their own phones, tablets, or laptops as controllers.
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Jackbox Games has developed dozens of digital party games that are available on gaming consoles and home entertainment systems.
Jackbox Games developers state they **do not share player-submitted ideas** with their game teams to avoid unintentional similarities. The company addresses comparisons between *Debate* and *Switch* (and *Die on This Hill*), emphasizing their design process intentionally excludes submissions. Players frequently submit board game concepts, but Jackbox claims no direct influence from these contributions.
Oct 2026KotakuNews article
Jackbox Games introduces a new publishing label and releases its first game under it. The move expands the company’s portfolio beyond its core party-game franchise while maintaining its signature social, multiplayer experience. Details on the game’s mechanics or release timing are not yet disclosed.
Aug 2026GAMES.GGNews article
Jackbox Games has confirmed five new games for *The Jackbox Party Pack 12*, set to release later this year. The announcement follows speculation about a potential standalone *You Don’t Know Jack* installment, though no new entry in that series is included. Fans will instead receive a fresh collection of party games under the *Jackbox Party Pack* brand.
Jun 2026The Otaku's StudyNews article
Jackbox Games is expanding its business model in 2026 to include publishing, streaming, and standalone games beyond its traditional party-game offerings. The company aims to diversify its revenue streams while maintaining its core audience engagement. This shift reflects a broader industry trend toward hybrid gaming experiences.
Jun 2026GamesBeatNews article