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Remote Jackbox party games were pretty therapeutic during the pandemic. Spending the vacation budget (and quite a bit of savings) on improving the household am
by candiddevmike 6y ago
Remote Jackbox party games were pretty therapeutic during the pandemic.
Spending the vacation budget (and quite a bit of savings) on improving the household amenities, entertainment options, and everyone's hobbies.
We just got back from our first post COVID vacation and it was truly hellish--I'd gladly take being stuck in a multi bedroom house vs hours in a vehicle. Additionally, all the perks of being on vacation were either still absent because of COVID or paled in comparison to what we had back at home.
I think COVID will have a long lasting impact on what I value in this world. I'd rather just spend time with people I care about, doesn't really matter where.
- rektide 6y agoPeople like Jackbox, and I'm glad they do, but I want to provide some dissent. I really do not like these games, at all. I love playful competition, but this is droll, meaningless, soulless direct competition to me. It doesn't feel fun at all. I don't feel like I'm participating in a game with other people, I feel like I'm being measured. I do not like Jackbox. Again, I'm glad other people have a good experience. But I'd also like to share the perspective that it doesn't work for everyone, that some folks (myself at least) find it really offputting & un-enjoyable.
- candiddevmike 6y agoI've played jackbox with all kinds of people. Certain games definitely work better for different types of groups (close friends, mixed, family, etc). I think there are some that do really well universally: quiplash, fibbage, murder trivia/you don't know jack. Have you tried those? Any of the drawing ones you really have to read the room. They can get really awkward if only part of the group wants to draw inappropriate stuff.