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'''''The Jackbox Party Pack 7''''' is a party video game developed and published by [[Jackbox Games]]. It is the seventh installment in [[The Jackbox Party Pack (series)|The Jackbox Party Pack series]], and contains five games: [[Quiplash 3]], [[The Devils and the Details]], [[Champ'd Up]], [[Talking Points]], and [[Blather 'Round]].
'''''The Jackbox Party Pack 7''''' is a party video game developed and published by [[Jackbox Games]]. It is the seventh installment in [[The Jackbox Party Pack (series)|The Jackbox Party Pack series]], and contains five games: [[Quiplash 3]], [[The Devils and the Details]], [[Champ'd Up]], [[Talking Points]], and [[Blather 'Round]].
Party Pack 7 introduced a bunch of new features:
* '''Full content moderation:''' Moderation has been enhanced through [[Jackbox.TV]], replacing the [[Manual Censoring]] feature. These new tools allow for streamers/mods to approve or reject content before it is seen by any players, and are also not required to be a player in the game to access said tools.<ref name=":0">Jackbox Games, Evan Jacover, "Combating Hateful Speech and Harassment in Jackbox Games" (June 4th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/combating-hateful-speech-and-harassment-in-jackbox-games</ref> To access the moderation tools, a streamer/mod would simply go to mod.jackbox.tv, then enter the room code followed by a moderation password, the latter of which is shown on the settings screen when moderation is turned on. Moderation is available in ''Quiplash 3'', ''Champ'd Up'', and ''Talking Points''.
* '''Profanity filter:''' When enabled, the game will automatically reject any words that may be considered offensive.<ref name=":0" /> There are three levels: <u>Off</u> (no text filtering), <u>Moderator</u> (words used in hateful speech will be rejected, but profanity is allowed), and <u>Strict</u> (words used in hateful speech and profanity will be rejected). Profanity filter is available in all but one game (''The Devils and the Details'') in the pack.
* '''Motion sensitivity''': This option, when enabled, reduces the amount of visual movement in the game. Available in ''Quiplash 3'', ''Champ'd Up'', and ''Talking Points''.<ref name=":1">Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (October 15th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/new-accessibility-features-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7/</ref>
* '''Room code reading:''' All of the games in Party Pack 7 have an option to have the host read the room code in the lobby.<ref name=":1" />
* '''US-centric filter:''' First introduced in [[Trivia Murder Party 2|''Trivia Murder Party 2'']] from ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 6]]'', the filter has been expanded to three games: ''Quiplash 3'', ''Champ'd Up'', and ''Blather 'Round''.
* '''Enhanced game selection screen:''' The main game selection menu contains a new step-by-step animated How-To screen, and an improved Settings menu with the ability to adjust the individual volume sliders, such as Master, Host, SFX, and Music (first introduced in ''[[The Jackbox Party Pack 4]]''), direct from the game selection screen.


== History ==
== History ==
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 was first announced on February 20th, 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "WE’RE MAKING THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7!" (February 20th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/were-making-the-jackbox-party-pack-7/</ref> The first title confirmed was [[Quiplash 3]], announced at PAX East on February 27th, 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "Quiplash 3 is Coming This Fall to The Jackbox Party Pack 7" (February 25th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/quiplash-3-is-coming-this-fall-to-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
The second game confirmed was [[The Devils and the Details]], announced on April 2nd, 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Ryan DiGiorgi, ""The Devils and the Details" is Game Two in The Jackbox Party Pack 7" (April 2nd, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-devils-and-the-details-is-game-two-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
The third game, [[Champ'd Up]], was announced on June 23rd, 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Spencer Ham, "“CHAMP’D UP” IS GAME THREE IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (June 23rd, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/champd-up-is-game-three-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
The fourth game, [[Talking Points]], was announced on July 2nd, 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Arnie Niekamp, "“TALKING POINTS” IS GAME FOUR IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (July 2nd, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/talking-points-is-game-four-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
The fifth and final game confirmed was [[Blather 'Round]], announced on July 24th, 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Claire McFadden, "BLATHER 'ROUND IS GAME FIVE IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (July 24th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/blather-round-is-game-five-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
The Jackbox Party Pack 7's release date of October 15th was confirmed on September 10th, 2020, with pre-orders opening the same day.<ref>Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "The Jackbox Party Pack 7 Is Coming to Major Digital Platforms on Thursday, October 15th!" (September 10th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-pack-7-is-coming-to-major-digital-platforms-on-thursday-october-15th</ref> A trailer followed on September 28th.<ref>Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "Watch the official trailer for The Jackbox Party Pack 7!" (September 28th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/watch-the-official-trailer-for-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is the first game in the series to have TV commercials, which began airing in November of 2020.<ref>Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "Watch New TV Commercials Featuring The Jackbox Party Pack 7" (November 9th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/watch-new-tv-commercials-featuring-the-jackbox-party-pack-7</ref>
== Games ==
== Games ==


Revision as of 16:29, 18 October 2024

The Jackbox Party Pack 7
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 logo
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 logo
Developer Jackbox Games
Publisher Jackbox Games
Release date October 15th, 2020[1]
Release price (USD) $29.99
Number of players 2-8
Platforms Windows

macOS
Linux
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Apple TV
iPad
Amazon Fire TV

Android TV
Languages English
Genre Party
Website jackboxgames.com
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The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is a party video game developed and published by Jackbox Games. It is the seventh installment in The Jackbox Party Pack series, and contains five games: Quiplash 3, The Devils and the Details, Champ'd Up, Talking Points, and Blather 'Round.

Party Pack 7 introduced a bunch of new features:

  • Full content moderation: Moderation has been enhanced through Jackbox.TV, replacing the Manual Censoring feature. These new tools allow for streamers/mods to approve or reject content before it is seen by any players, and are also not required to be a player in the game to access said tools.[2] To access the moderation tools, a streamer/mod would simply go to mod.jackbox.tv, then enter the room code followed by a moderation password, the latter of which is shown on the settings screen when moderation is turned on. Moderation is available in Quiplash 3, Champ'd Up, and Talking Points.
  • Profanity filter: When enabled, the game will automatically reject any words that may be considered offensive.[2] There are three levels: Off (no text filtering), Moderator (words used in hateful speech will be rejected, but profanity is allowed), and Strict (words used in hateful speech and profanity will be rejected). Profanity filter is available in all but one game (The Devils and the Details) in the pack.
  • Motion sensitivity: This option, when enabled, reduces the amount of visual movement in the game. Available in Quiplash 3, Champ'd Up, and Talking Points.[3]
  • Room code reading: All of the games in Party Pack 7 have an option to have the host read the room code in the lobby.[3]
  • US-centric filter: First introduced in Trivia Murder Party 2 from The Jackbox Party Pack 6, the filter has been expanded to three games: Quiplash 3, Champ'd Up, and Blather 'Round.
  • Enhanced game selection screen: The main game selection menu contains a new step-by-step animated How-To screen, and an improved Settings menu with the ability to adjust the individual volume sliders, such as Master, Host, SFX, and Music (first introduced in The Jackbox Party Pack 4), direct from the game selection screen.

History

The Jackbox Party Pack 7 was first announced on February 20th, 2020.[4] The first title confirmed was Quiplash 3, announced at PAX East on February 27th, 2020.[5]

The second game confirmed was The Devils and the Details, announced on April 2nd, 2020.[6]

The third game, Champ'd Up, was announced on June 23rd, 2020.[7]

The fourth game, Talking Points, was announced on July 2nd, 2020.[8]

The fifth and final game confirmed was Blather 'Round, announced on July 24th, 2020.[9]

The Jackbox Party Pack 7's release date of October 15th was confirmed on September 10th, 2020, with pre-orders opening the same day.[10] A trailer followed on September 28th.[11]

The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is the first game in the series to have TV commercials, which began airing in November of 2020.[12]

Games

  • The title screen for The Jackbox Party Pack 7.
    The title screen for The Jackbox Party Pack 7.

References

  1. ↑ Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "The Jackbox Party Pack 7 Is Out Now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac & More!" (October 15th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-pack-7-is-out-now-on-playstation4-xbox-one-nintendo-switch-pc-mac-more
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jackbox Games, Evan Jacover, "Combating Hateful Speech and Harassment in Jackbox Games" (June 4th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/combating-hateful-speech-and-harassment-in-jackbox-games
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jackbox Games, Belia Portillo, "NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (October 15th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/new-accessibility-features-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7/
  4. ↑ Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "WE’RE MAKING THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7!" (February 20th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/were-making-the-jackbox-party-pack-7/
  5. ↑ Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "Quiplash 3 is Coming This Fall to The Jackbox Party Pack 7" (February 25th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/quiplash-3-is-coming-this-fall-to-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
  6. ↑ Jackbox Games, Ryan DiGiorgi, ""The Devils and the Details" is Game Two in The Jackbox Party Pack 7" (April 2nd, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-devils-and-the-details-is-game-two-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
  7. ↑ Jackbox Games, Spencer Ham, "“CHAMP’D UP” IS GAME THREE IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (June 23rd, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/champd-up-is-game-three-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
  8. ↑ Jackbox Games, Arnie Niekamp, "“TALKING POINTS” IS GAME FOUR IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (July 2nd, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/talking-points-is-game-four-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
  9. ↑ Jackbox Games, Claire McFadden, "BLATHER 'ROUND IS GAME FIVE IN THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 7" (July 24th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/blather-round-is-game-five-in-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
  10. ↑ Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "The Jackbox Party Pack 7 Is Coming to Major Digital Platforms on Thursday, October 15th!" (September 10th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-party-pack-7-is-coming-to-major-digital-platforms-on-thursday-october-15th
  11. ↑ Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "Watch the official trailer for The Jackbox Party Pack 7!" (September 28th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/watch-the-official-trailer-for-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
  12. ↑ Jackbox Games, Brooke Hofer, "Watch New TV Commercials Featuring The Jackbox Party Pack 7" (November 9th, 2020) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/watch-new-tv-commercials-featuring-the-jackbox-party-pack-7
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