The Jackbox Naughty Pack: When “Party Games”

If you have already played Jackbox Have you ever known that joking around is the main ingredient? The idea is simple: party games for everyone, from those who want to draw little figures to those who like to see who can make the most absurd joke. But now, my friends, things have gone up a notch.

The Jackbox Naughty Pack came to do what everyone always wanted – to transform that good old party game into a parade of dirty and absolutely disconcerting jokes. Forget it Monopolywhich only serves to destroy friendships. Here, the goal is another type of destruction: the morale of your friends.

Dirty Drawful: What happens when the sky is the limit (or the underground?)

You know that innocent little drawing game we used to play in Jackbox original? Well, the Dirty Drawful took that and said, “What if we added some NSFW drawings to the mix?” Yes, friends, now instead of drawing kittens or robots, we have to make do with prompts like “riding on my vibrator” or “Take your genitals out of the pool jet, please.” Can you imagine the mess that would turn into with some friends and a pizza, right? And if you thought that Drawful was competitive before, now the level of grotesque art and visual jokes has been raised to the extreme. It's almost a Picasso meets a group of teenagers with the dirtiest minds possible.

If you thought drawing was difficult with a mouse on a PC, imagine what it's like on a cell phone, with that greasy little finger from the pizza. The precision is zero, but the chaos is absolute. And on top of that, there's an undo button – finally! That's because even the people of Jackbox You know that the chances of someone getting the drawing right on the first try are as high as winning the lottery.

Let Me Finish: When jokes become arguments for debate

And then we come to the most philosophical game of the pack (if we can call it that): Let Me Finish. Here, the idea is for you to take any photo and argue why it fits a completely absurd question. Think of something like Patently Stupidbut instead of selling a bizarre invention, you have to justify why a certain object or person should be the champion of a bizarre situation. Imagine two players arguing about which bird in a photo “uses more lubricant”. Yes, that was one of the situations we faced.

The thing is, unlike other games, the “dirt” here feels a bit forced. The game tries to push you into dirty jokes every second, and while it’s funny at first, it quickly becomes repetitive. It’s not the fluid humor that usually appears in other packs of the game. Jackboxwhere the jokes are constructed by the players themselves. Here, it seems like the game already gives you the answer on a silver platter – which can get tiring quickly.

Fakin' It All Night Long: Impostors + Teasing = Perfect Combo

Now, one of the most beloved games in the franchise returns with a “naughty” update: Fakin' It All Night Long. If you played the mode Fakin' It original, you know how it works. Someone is the impostor, but instead of being on a ship trying to kill the crew, the impostor here has to survive a series of bizarre questions without being discovered. The difference is that now the questions are… well, let's say, more “adult”.

The mechanics remain the same: everyone gets a normal question, like “raise your hand if you’ve ever lied to your parents,” while the impostor gets something completely different, like “raise your hand if you’d rather sleep naked.” Then the fun part begins: trying to unmask the impostor before he convinces you otherwise. And as is typical in Jackboxthe more people playing, the more hilarious it gets, especially because you can even use body language to feign innocence – or guilt.

Forced Humor vs. Natural Humor: A Delicate Question

The great dilemma of Jackbox Naughty Pack is that he tries to force what would normally happen naturally. Let's be honest: any Jackbox becomes an old man's game depending on the group you're in. You don't need explicit prompts for things to go downhill. Everyone has that one friend who makes double-entendre jokes even when they're playing something innocent like Animal Crossing. And that's exactly why the Jackbox The original works so well: it gives you room to make the joke, but doesn't shove it down your throat.

Node Naughty Packhowever, dirty jokes are already in the package, and the game insists on them all the time. Sure, this is great for those who are looking for a more “spicy” experience, but for those who like to create their own chaos, the excess of ready-made jokes can take away some of the fun. It's like playing Cards Against Humanity: at first it's hilarious, but after the third round, you start to realize that the jokes follow a formula and lose some of their impact.

The place is tastier!

One of the great highlights of the Jackbox Naughty Pack is the quality of the localization, especially when it comes to adapting to different regions, such as Brazil. The game offers options to remove US-centric prompts, making the experience more relevant and fun for international audiences. This attention to detail in translating and contextualizing jokes makes the humor work across cultures, without losing the charm of the game's original proposal. Additionally, the fact that it is available in Brazilian Portuguese increases accessibility and fun for those who are not so familiar with English.

Is the Jackbox Naughty Pack Worth Buying?

If you and your group of friends are already used to turning any Jackbox in a dirty joke show, maybe this package isn't that revolutionary for you. It works, sure, and guarantees some good laughs, but it doesn't bring anything really new. Dirty Drawful and Fakin' It All Night Long are still the big highlights here, because they give players freedom to improvise. Already Let Me Finish It's the kind of game you'll probably play once or twice before you get tired of it.

But if you are looking for a Jackbox spicier, and want something that already comes with ready-made jokes – without having to invent much – Naughty Pack is a great addition to your party game arsenal. Just keep in mind that it may not have the same longevity as the more classic packs in the franchise.

Pros:

• Hilarious with friends, especially in large groups
• Dirty Drawful's Undo Button Is a Lifesaver
• Localization done right, removing US-focused prompts
• Classic Jackbox mechanics that still work well

Cons:

• Forced humor can quickly tire
• Let Me Finish loses its charm after a few rounds
• Difficult to play remotely, needs face-to-face interaction to work best
• Over-focus on explicit jokes may turn off some players

Final Grade: 6/10

In summary, The Jackbox Naughty Pack It's like that old man who tries too hard to make a joke at Christmas, but still manages to get a few good laughs. If you're in a group that likes to joke around a lot, it might be a good investment, but don't expect him to be the best. Jackbox definitive.