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There are several ways you can play Jackbox games on a TV.
You can download Jackbox on gaming consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch, or connect your mobile device or computer to a TV, or stream a game with services like Apple TV.
You'll need to determine what devices a Jackbox game or party pack is compatible with before you choose how to connect it to your TV for gameplay.
Additional apps and equipment like Chromecast or an HDMI cord may be necessary to play Jackbox games on your TV.
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Jackbox, a purveyor of party games, is best seen on a TV for the excitement of watching your silly drawings, clever wit, and inside jokes play out on the big screen. And whether you realize it or not, you likely already have access to one of many methods available for playing a Jackbox party pack or standalone game on a TV.

But before you learn how to play through your TV, you'll want to confirm which games are compatible with your device. This will help you make the best decision setting up play through your big screen. To do this, just click on the game or party pack you want to purchase and scroll to the compatibility section beneath the game or pack's description. If you see your platform or device listed, you're ready to buy.

Once you've made your purchase, ensure you also have a device like another iPad, computer, or smartphone available to log into Jackbox.TV, as that's how you'll enter your answers, make your drawings, and vote on the best of the bunch each round.

Here's how you can play Jackbox on a TV.

How to play Jackbox on a TV with a gaming console

If you own a Nintendo Switch, Playstation 3, 4, or 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series S/X, these consoles all support hosting some or all of the games in the Jackbox catalog through their respective stores. Download Jackbox games to your console and, if an HDMI cable is required, connect it from your TV to your console to play - just like you would with other games.

How to play Jackbox on a TV with a streaming device

Jackbox can also be played directly on Apple TV and iPad with the app version. To play the game on your iPad, you want to mirror it to your Apple TV using AirPlay. For iPad users with Google Home, you can also cast the game on your TV through the app's built-in mirroring tool.

Amazon Fire TV users can simply purchase the Jackbox app from Amazon and play straight from their TV, while Android TV users can also purchase the Jackbox app in the Google Play Store and start having fun through their compatible TVs.

How to play Jackbox on a TV with a computer

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The Steam, Humble, and Fanatical gaming platforms all have Jackbox available to download for PC, Mac, and Linux users. Epic Games also offers Jackbox for PC and Mac devices. Once purchased, you'll be able to access the games from your purchase library.

To play games from these platforms on your TV, you'd just need to connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cord, use screen-mirroring tools from AirPlay on your Mac, or cast from your Mac or PC with Chromecast.

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Jackbox Games is making it so easy to take your virtual game night to the next level with just a couple extra steps. While the digital entertainment company normally offers party games for participants who are all in the same location, a few tweaks can let you have just as much fun remotely — and all you need is a laptop and a smartphone. Here's how to host a Jackbox party online and get in on the same fun offerings you know and love like Fibbage, Drawful, Quiplash, and Trivia Murder Party.

To get started, you'll first want to make sure the 'host' of the party has purchased at least one of the Jackbox games on the company's website. With so many entertaining options to choose from like trivia, drawing games, and fill-in-the-blank prompts, you might want to consider purchasing one of the platform's party packs so you have a couple different choices for your virtual game night. Prices range from $12.49 to $24.99 for Party Pack 1, depending on which device you use to play. The pricing can go up to $29.99, depending which of the six party packs you choose.

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When you're playing remotely, you'll want to make sure to pick a game you can play on your Mac or PC laptop so that it's easy to share with the other participants, who'll also need laptops and smartphones to get in on the fun. Once you're ready to start playing, you as the host can pull up the game on your laptop then queue up your go-to videoconferencing service. Zoom and Google Hangouts are two options that let you share your screen with others, making either choice ideal for this game night. You'll need to make sure all players have a secure internet connection to get in on the fun without interruption. Keep in mind that while some games let you have up to nine players, fewer players are better for a connection that's not as strong.

Once the host has shared the screen with the other players, you'll want to locate the specific code for your 'room' and have everyone head to Jackbox.TV on their smartphones to input it and officially become part of the game. Once you've done this, you'll be able to see the instructions for whatever game you've decided to play, and you'll be able jump in by entering your answers in the web browser of your smartphone.

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All of Jackbox's party packs and games are currently available for purchase(and a few are retailing at a discounted price for the time being), so don't waste any time checking them out and hosting a virtual game night in the coming days.