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The Jackbox Party series offers collections of party games using the smartphone and TV combination but can be played on most devices. This, like That's You, offers a novel way to play together as a family.
Unfortunately, The Jackbox Party is not available on iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 26/11/2014, updated in 2015
Out Now: Amazon Fire, Android, Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1-10 (10 online)
Genres: Communication (Creative and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Jackbox Games (@JackboxGames)
Costs: Purchase cost
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Sounds Fishy is a push-your-luck communication game where you try to spot fake answers whilst avoiding the real ones.
Sounds Fishy is a push-your-luck communication game where you try to spot fake answers whilst avoiding the real ones. You play by reading out Question cards, making up answers and then spotting who's faking.
Noggin is a communication trivia game where you compete to give the fastest correct answers to word puzzles.
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These are games of a similar genre mix to The Jackbox Party. This includes games from the Puzzle, Creative and Communication genres. We pick out games of a similar PEGI rating to further hone these generated suggestions.
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