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'''''The Jackbox Party Starter''''' is a party video game developed and published by [[Jackbox Games]]. It is designed for newcomers to [[The Jackbox Party Pack (series)|The Jackbox Party Pack series]], and was released on June 30th, 2022.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "The Jackbox Party Starter is Now Available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation!" (June 30th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-is-now-available-on-steam-nintendo-switch-xbox-and-playstation</ref>
'''''The Jackbox Party Starter''''' is a party video game developed and published by [[Jackbox Games]]. It is designed for newcomers to [[The Jackbox Party Pack (series)|''The Jackbox Party Pack'' series]], and was released on June 30th, 2022.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "The Jackbox Party Starter is Now Available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation!" (June 30th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-is-now-available-on-steam-nintendo-switch-xbox-and-playstation</ref>


''The Jackbox Party Starter'' contains three previously-released games: [[Quiplash 3|''Quiplash 3'']] (originally from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 7|Party Pack 7]]''), [[Tee K.O.|''Tee K.O.'']] (originally from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 3|Party Pack 3]]''), and [[Trivia Murder Party 2|''Trivia Murder Party 2'']] (originally from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 6|Party Pack 6]]''). All three games were updated with multilingual support and improved moderation<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Everything New Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter" (March 24th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/everything-new-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref>—Tee K.O. received the most changes, including the addition of closed captioning, passworded game, and max player options.
''The Jackbox Party Starter'' contains three previously-released games: [[Quiplash 3|''Quiplash 3'']] (originally from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 7|Party Pack 7]]''), [[Tee K.O.|''Tee K.O.'']] (originally from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 3|Party Pack 3]]''), and [[Trivia Murder Party 2|''Trivia Murder Party 2'']] (originally from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 6|Party Pack 6]]''). All three games were updated with multilingual support and improved moderation<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Everything New Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter" (March 24th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/everything-new-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref>—''Tee K.O.'' received the most changes, including the addition of closed captioning, passworded game, and max player options.


== History ==
== History ==
The Jackbox Party Starter was first announced on February 25th, 2022—the pack was made in response to people often asking where to start if they were new to Jackbox.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "The Jackbox Party Starter Is Coming This Summer" (February 25th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-is-coming-this-summer</ref>
''The Jackbox Party Starter'' was first announced on February 25th, 2022—the pack was made in response to people often asking where to start if they were new to Jackbox.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "The Jackbox Party Starter Is Coming This Summer" (February 25th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-is-coming-this-summer</ref>


The first game announced for the Starter pack was [[Quiplash 3]], announced on March 24th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Quiplash 3 Is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter!" (March 24th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/quiplash-3-is-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref> The second game, [[Tee K.O.]], was announced the following month, on April 19th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Tee K.O. is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter This Summer" (April 19th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-tee-k-o</ref> The third and final game, [[Trivia Murder Party 2]], was announced about a week later, on April 28th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Trivia Murder Party 2 is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter" (April 28th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/trivia-murder-party-2-is-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref>
The first game announced for the Starter pack was [[Quiplash 3|''Quiplash 3'']], announced on March 24th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Quiplash 3 Is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter!" (March 24th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/quiplash-3-is-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref> The second game, [[Tee K.O.|''Tee K.O.'']], was announced the following month, on April 19th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Tee K.O. is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter This Summer" (April 19th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-tee-k-o</ref> The third and final game, [[Trivia Murder Party 2|''Trivia Murder Party 2'']], was announced about a week later, on April 28th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Trivia Murder Party 2 is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter" (April 28th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/trivia-murder-party-2-is-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref>


The Party Starter's release date of June 30th was revealed on June 14th—the game was initially released digitally on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Release date and price of The Jackbox Party Starter" (June 14th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/release-date-and-price-of-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref>
''The Jackbox Party Starter''<nowiki/>'s release date of June 30th was revealed on June 14th—the game was initially released digitally on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Release date and price of The Jackbox Party Starter" (June 14th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/release-date-and-price-of-the-jackbox-party-starter</ref>


On July 20th, 2022, a patch was released that addressed performance issues and other bugs, as well as adding an option to scan a QR code in the lobby, which (upon scanning) will redirect the user to [[Jackbox.TV]] with the room code automatically inputted<ref>Twitter/X, @jackboxgames, "Introducing QR code login! Update your copy of The Jackbox Party Starter to unlock this brand new feature!" (July 20th, 2022) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1549856036328296448</ref><ref>Steam, Jackbox Games,  "Introducing QR Code login!" (July 20th, 2022) https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1755580</ref>—the latter feature was first teased on May 13th.<ref>Twitter/X, @jackboxgames, "#TOPSECRET file leaked This new feature will be included as a patch to The Jackbox Party Starter after launch." (May 13th, 2022) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1525168893848965120</ref>
On July 20th, 2022, a patch was released that addressed performance issues and other bugs, as well as adding an option to scan a QR code in the lobby, which (upon scanning) will redirect the user to [[Jackbox.TV]] with the room code automatically inputted<ref>Twitter/X, @jackboxgames, "Introducing QR code login! Update your copy of The Jackbox Party Starter to unlock this brand new feature!" (July 20th, 2022) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1549856036328296448</ref><ref>Steam, Jackbox Games,  "Introducing QR Code login!" (July 20th, 2022) https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1755580</ref>—the latter feature was first teased on May 13th.<ref name=":0">Twitter/X, @jackboxgames, "#TOPSECRET file leaked This new feature will be included as a patch to The Jackbox Party Starter after launch." (May 13th, 2022) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1525168893848965120</ref>


The Jackbox Party Starter was later brought over to [[Amazon Luna]] through the Jackbox Games subscription channel on April 27th, 2023.<ref>Instagram, amazonluna, "New on Luna: The Jackbox Party Starter. Get three top titles from Jackbox, together in one game. Quiplash 3, Tee K.O., and Trivia Murder Party 2 are ready to get the party started! Play #JackboxGames Party Starter now at the link in bio." (April 27th, 2023) https://www.instagram.com/amazonluna/p/CrjZVOOxDZf/</ref>
''The Jackbox Party Starter'' was later brought over to [[Amazon Luna]] through the Jackbox Games subscription channel on April 27th, 2023.<ref name=":1">Instagram, amazonluna, "New on Luna: The Jackbox Party Starter. Get three top titles from Jackbox, together in one game. Quiplash 3, Tee K.O., and Trivia Murder Party 2 are ready to get the party started! Play #JackboxGames Party Starter now at the link in bio." (April 27th, 2023) https://www.instagram.com/amazonluna/p/CrjZVOOxDZf/</ref>


On June 20th, 2024, The Jackbox Party Starter was updated with a Brazilian Portuguese language option.<ref>Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Jackbox Games Announces a Free Patch Update for The Jackbox Party Starter, Introducing Brazilian Portuguese Localization and Region-Specific Content" (June 20th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-games-announces-a-free-patch-update-for-the-jackbox-party-starter-introducing-brazilian-portuguese-localization-and-region-specific-content</ref> On the same day, The Jackbox Party Starter was quietly brought over to Apple TV and iPad.<ref>App Store, "The Jackbox Party Starter" (Retrieved April 8th, 2025) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-jackbox-party-starter/id6501958739</ref><ref>Appfigures, "The Jackbox Party Starter" (Retrieved April 8th, 2025) https://appfigures.com/top-apps/apple-tv/united-states/top-overall?profile=product.337849772318.details</ref>
On June 20th, 2024, ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' was updated with a Brazilian Portuguese language option.<ref name=":2">Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Jackbox Games Announces a Free Patch Update for The Jackbox Party Starter, Introducing Brazilian Portuguese Localization and Region-Specific Content" (June 20th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-games-announces-a-free-patch-update-for-the-jackbox-party-starter-introducing-brazilian-portuguese-localization-and-region-specific-content</ref> On the same day, ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' was quietly brought over to Apple TV and iPad.<ref>App Store, "The Jackbox Party Starter" (Retrieved April 8th, 2025) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-jackbox-party-starter/id6501958739</ref><ref>Appfigures, "The Jackbox Party Starter" (Retrieved April 8th, 2025) https://appfigures.com/top-apps/apple-tv/united-states/top-overall?profile=product.337849772318.details</ref>


== Games ==
== Games ==
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=== Pack Menu ===
=== Pack Menu ===
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="220" heights="125">
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="220" heights="125">
File:JBPS Jackbox Games Intro.png|The Jackbox Games intro from ''The Jackbox Party Starter''.
File:JBPS Title Screen.png|The title screen for ''The Jackbox Party Starter''.
File:JBPS Title Screen.png|The title screen for ''The Jackbox Party Starter''.
File:JBPS Menu Quiplash 3.png|The Quiplash 3 screen in ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' game picker.
File:JBPS Menu Quiplash 3.png|The Quiplash 3 screen in ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' game picker.
File:JBPS Menu Tee KO.png|The Tee K.O. screen in ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' game picker.
File:JBPS Menu Tee KO.png|The Tee K.O. screen in ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' game picker.
File:JBPS Menu Trivia Murder Party 2.png|The Trivia Murder Party 2 screen in ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' game picker.
File:JBPS Menu Trivia Murder Party 2.png|The Trivia Murder Party 2 screen in ''The Jackbox Party Starter'' game picker.  
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Promo Art ===
=== Promo Art ===
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="175" heights="175">
File:Jackbox Party Starter Release Date Promo Art.jpg|The Jackbox Party Starter promo art unveiling the release date.<ref name=":2" />
File:Jackbox Party Starter Game Night Promo Art.jpg|The Jackbox Party Starter promo art, featuring the dolls of ''Trivia Murder Party 2'' playing a game of ''Tee K.O.''<ref name=":1" />
File:Jackbox Party Starter On Sale Promo Art.jpg|The Jackbox Party Starter "Back to School" sale promo art.<ref name=":0" />
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 13:25, 8 September 2025

The Jackbox Party Starter
The Jackbox Party Starter logo
The Jackbox Party Starter logo
Developer Jackbox Games
Publisher Jackbox Games
Release date June 30th, 2022
Release price (USD) $19.99
Number of players 1-8
Platforms Windows

macOS
Linux
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Nintendo Switch
Amazon Luna
Apple TV

iPad
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Latin American and Castilian)
Brazilian Portuguese (starting in 2024)
Genre Party
Website jackboxgames.com
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The Jackbox Party Starter is a party video game developed and published by Jackbox Games. It is designed for newcomers to The Jackbox Party Pack series, and was released on June 30th, 2022.[1]

The Jackbox Party Starter contains three previously-released games: Quiplash 3 (originally from Party Pack 7), Tee K.O. (originally from Party Pack 3), and Trivia Murder Party 2 (originally from Party Pack 6). All three games were updated with multilingual support and improved moderation[2]—Tee K.O. received the most changes, including the addition of closed captioning, passworded game, and max player options.

History

The Jackbox Party Starter was first announced on February 25th, 2022—the pack was made in response to people often asking where to start if they were new to Jackbox.[3]

The first game announced for the Starter pack was Quiplash 3, announced on March 24th.[4] The second game, Tee K.O., was announced the following month, on April 19th.[5] The third and final game, Trivia Murder Party 2, was announced about a week later, on April 28th.[6]

The Jackbox Party Starter's release date of June 30th was revealed on June 14th—the game was initially released digitally on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.[7]

On July 20th, 2022, a patch was released that addressed performance issues and other bugs, as well as adding an option to scan a QR code in the lobby, which (upon scanning) will redirect the user to Jackbox.TV with the room code automatically inputted[8][9]—the latter feature was first teased on May 13th.[10]

The Jackbox Party Starter was later brought over to Amazon Luna through the Jackbox Games subscription channel on April 27th, 2023.[11]

On June 20th, 2024, The Jackbox Party Starter was updated with a Brazilian Portuguese language option.[12] On the same day, The Jackbox Party Starter was quietly brought over to Apple TV and iPad.[13][14]

Games

3-8 Players
1-8 Players

Pack Menu

  • The Jackbox Games intro from The Jackbox Party Starter.
    The Jackbox Games intro from The Jackbox Party Starter.
  • The title screen for The Jackbox Party Starter.
    The title screen for The Jackbox Party Starter.
  • The Quiplash 3 screen in The Jackbox Party Starter game picker.
    The Quiplash 3 screen in The Jackbox Party Starter game picker.
  • The Tee K.O. screen in The Jackbox Party Starter game picker.
    The Tee K.O. screen in The Jackbox Party Starter game picker.
  • The Trivia Murder Party 2 screen in The Jackbox Party Starter game picker.
    The Trivia Murder Party 2 screen in The Jackbox Party Starter game picker.

Promo Art

  • The Jackbox Party Starter promo art unveiling the release date.[12]
    The Jackbox Party Starter promo art unveiling the release date.[12]
  • The Jackbox Party Starter promo art, featuring the dolls of Trivia Murder Party 2 playing a game of Tee K.O.[11]
    The Jackbox Party Starter promo art, featuring the dolls of Trivia Murder Party 2 playing a game of Tee K.O.[11]
  • The Jackbox Party Starter "Back to School" sale promo art.[10]
    The Jackbox Party Starter "Back to School" sale promo art.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "The Jackbox Party Starter is Now Available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation!" (June 30th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-is-now-available-on-steam-nintendo-switch-xbox-and-playstation
  2. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Everything New Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter" (March 24th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/everything-new-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter
  3. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "The Jackbox Party Starter Is Coming This Summer" (February 25th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-is-coming-this-summer
  4. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Quiplash 3 Is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter!" (March 24th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/quiplash-3-is-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter
  5. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Tee K.O. is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter This Summer" (April 19th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-starter-tee-k-o
  6. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Trivia Murder Party 2 is Coming to The Jackbox Party Starter" (April 28th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/trivia-murder-party-2-is-coming-to-the-jackbox-party-starter
  7. ↑ Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Release date and price of The Jackbox Party Starter" (June 14th, 2022) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/release-date-and-price-of-the-jackbox-party-starter
  8. ↑ Twitter/X, @jackboxgames, "Introducing QR code login! Update your copy of The Jackbox Party Starter to unlock this brand new feature!" (July 20th, 2022) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1549856036328296448
  9. ↑ Steam, Jackbox Games, "Introducing QR Code login!" (July 20th, 2022) https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1755580
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Twitter/X, @jackboxgames, "#TOPSECRET file leaked This new feature will be included as a patch to The Jackbox Party Starter after launch." (May 13th, 2022) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1525168893848965120
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Instagram, amazonluna, "New on Luna: The Jackbox Party Starter. Get three top titles from Jackbox, together in one game. Quiplash 3, Tee K.O., and Trivia Murder Party 2 are ready to get the party started! Play #JackboxGames Party Starter now at the link in bio." (April 27th, 2023) https://www.instagram.com/amazonluna/p/CrjZVOOxDZf/
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "Jackbox Games Announces a Free Patch Update for The Jackbox Party Starter, Introducing Brazilian Portuguese Localization and Region-Specific Content" (June 20th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-games-announces-a-free-patch-update-for-the-jackbox-party-starter-introducing-brazilian-portuguese-localization-and-region-specific-content
  13. ↑ App Store, "The Jackbox Party Starter" (Retrieved April 8th, 2025) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-jackbox-party-starter/id6501958739
  14. ↑ Appfigures, "The Jackbox Party Starter" (Retrieved April 8th, 2025) https://appfigures.com/top-apps/apple-tv/united-states/top-overall?profile=product.337849772318.details
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