What games to play when bored?

If you feel boredom creeping in, it’s time to shake things up with a dose of laughter, creativity, and friendly competition! Explore a vibrant collection of party games from Jackbox that are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re gathered in the same room or connecting with friends online. These games transform any hangout into hours of enjoyment, all with the magic of your smartphone as a controller and just one person needing to own the game. Ready for scenes of wild creativity, quiz show chaos, and unexpected hilarity? Let’s dive into the best Jackbox experiences for ultimate group fun.

Unleash Your Inner Designer with Tee K.O. 2

Channel your wildest ideas into wearable works of art with Tee K.O. 2. Players create quirky drawings and invent hilarious slogans, combining them to fashion garments that are anything but ordinary. Once the masterpieces are made, it’s showdown time—with everyone voting for the most over-the-top designs. Each round features new twists, from remixing creations to frantic finale battles. Want to keep the laughter going after game night? Any winning design is available to buy in real life, so your inside jokes can become your signature look!

Survive the Chilling Thrills of Trivia Murder Party 2

Step into a game show unlike any other with Trivia Murder Party 2, where your knowledge could be the difference between victory and virtual doom. Packed with bizarre trivia and dastardly mini-games, this game challenges each player to outwit a mischievous host with a penchant for the unexpected. Answer trivia questions correctly to stay safe—get them wrong, and you’re hurled into mini-games that test your luck and nerve. It’s darkly hilarious, pulse-pounding fun that’s perfect for groups who crave something different.

Get Creative with Quiplash 3

There are no wrong answers—just the funniest ones—when you play Quiplash 3. This crowd-pleasing favorite gives you prompts ranging from the absurd to the everyday. You write responses, then go head-to-head with another player’s answer. The rest of the group and an audience of thousands if you want, vote for their favorite. There are no limits to your inventiveness, so let your creativity (and sense of humor) steal the show.

Become a Master of Deception in Fibbage 4

Can you spot a lie—or craft a convincing fib? In Fibbage 4, every round gives you a fascinating trivia tidbit with part of it left out. Invent a fake answer that fits perfectly and try to trick others into picking yours while you hunt for the truth. Points go to great guessers and even greater liars, making every reveal a hilarious surprise. If you love bluffing and wit, you’ll feel right at home.

Draw Out the Laughter with Drawful 2

Even if your doodles could make a preschooler giggle, you’ll have a blast with Drawful 2. Players are given outlandish prompts and must portray them with lightning-fast sketching skills (no erasers allowed!). When your creation is done, everyone submits what they think your masterpiece depicts—or what will fool the group. Can you spot the real prompt, or will you fall for a hilarious decoy? Anyone can come out on top, whether their drawings are genius… or just gloriously bad.

Rock the Room in Dodo Re Mi

Music meets wild party action in Dodo Re Mi, a game that hands you an instrument—your device—and puts your rhythm to the test. Form a band of colorful birds, pick fun instruments, and tackle a playlist of reimagined classics or Jackbox originals. Tap out beatmaps, listen to the group performance, and celebrate even when a song turns delightfully off-key. New players can hop in between songs, keeping the musical mayhem going all night. With hundreds of instruments and beatmaps, it’s a music game for everyone.

Interview for Laughs with Job Job

Forget traditional interview questions—Job Job gives you a chance to answer prompts using only words supplied by other players. The result? Hilariously scrambled answers and major points awarded for the most creative, sidesplitting responses. As the rounds progress, witty wordplay and good-natured sabotage keep everyone giggling. If you’re looking for a unique twist on word games, Job Job delivers every time.

Crown Your Champions in Champ’d Up

Think you can design the ultimate champion? Put your skills to the test in Champ’d Up. Players draw weird and wonderful characters to represent oddball titles, such as “The Champion of Cute.” Their creations then enter the arena to face off against challengers drawn by other players, leading to uproarious battles. The group decides which contender deserves the title, and with each match, the fun only grows wackier.

Drop the Mic in Mad Verse City

Time to show off your rap skills as a giant, rhyme-spitting robot in Mad Verse City. The stage is set for players to write and perform hilarious, competitive verses, each line upped by cleverly inserted prompts. Audience members and fellow players decide which robot MC delivered the sickest burns, turning every round into an all-out lyrical brawl with big laughs.

Find Your Monster Match in Monster Seeking Monster

Who says monsters can’t fall in love? Monster Seeking Monster combines secret identities, witty messaging, and entertaining reveals as players try to charm each other and uncover hidden monster traits. Matchmaking takes strategic thinking and lots of laughs, especially when everyone starts guessing each other’s quirky secrets.

Why Jackbox Games Are the Secret Ingredient to Fun

Jackbox games are the ultimate solution for banishing boredom. They work wherever you gather—around a TV, in the same room, or even over a video call. All you need is a game and some friends with smartphones ready for the action. Whether your group loves quick wit, doodling disasters, or strategic bluffing, the Jackbox experience turns any get-together into a party no one will forget.

The next time boredom sneaks in, invite your friends, grab your phones, and prepare for a whirlwind of hilarious challenges, friendly competition, and memories you’ll be quoting for weeks.