Quiplash is a party game where players write funny answers to prompts, then everyone votes on their favorites. Games like Quiplash tend to share three traits: players use phones or paper, answers are short and creative, and the group decides the winner. Here are good options, from other Jackbox titles to free and tabletop alternatives.
What makes Quiplash work
- Everyone plays at the same time, so nobody waits for a turn.
- You do not need to know trivia or be good at games, just be funny.
- Voting turns the answers into the entertainment.
Keep these in mind when you choose a replacement, because the closest alternatives keep them.
Jackbox games with a similar feel
Jackbox Games publishes many titles that use the same phone-as-controller setup. Quiplash itself appears in several Jackbox Party Packs, and the Quiplash sequels are also available. Titles worth trying:
- Fibbage: Write a believable fake answer to an obscure trivia question, then try to spot the real one. It is the closest in spirit and appears in several packs.
- Survive the Internet: Players answer personal prompts, then other players twist those answers out of context.
- Dictionarium: Invent definitions, synonyms and sentences for made-up words, then vote on the funniest.
- Joke Boat: A joke-writing game where players fill in the setup or punchline.
- Tee K.O.: Draw and write slogans for T-shirts, then compete in a vote.
- Drawful and Drawful 2: Draw prompts, then others invent captions for the drawings. Good if you prefer drawing. For a no-screen drawing laugh, try the drawing on your head game.
Pack contents and titles change as Jackbox releases new packs, so check the official Jackbox site for the current list.
Jackbox trivia games
If you want trivia rather than jokes, Jackbox has several, such as You Don’t Know Jack and Trivia Murder Party. Many players find these a better fit for competitive groups. Outside Jackbox, any trivia app with phone buttons or a buzzer works with the same format.
Free and browser-based alternatives
Some free websites offer a write-and-vote loop with no installation, usually with a phone as the controller. Bluffalo and Sharpest Whit are names that frequently come up, and browser platforms such as GameBuddies host several party games. Free options change quickly, so check recent reviews and quality before building your evening around one. For a seasonal take, see virtual Halloween games.
Tabletop alternatives
No screen? These have a similar spirit:
- Cards Against Humanity: Adult-oriented fill-in-the-blank cards where the judge chooses a winner.
- Apples to Apples: A family-friendlier match-the-card format.
- Balderdash: Invent fake definitions and guess the real one.
- Telestrations: A drawing and guessing game similar to the telephone game.
- Wavelength and Just One: Cooperative guessing games that are low pressure for any group.
Are Jackbox games appropriate for kids?
It depends on the game and the group. Jackbox titles are often aimed at teens and adults, and player-written answers can be rude or crude. Some titles offer a family-friendly option or filter, but players still choose what they write. For younger children, consider checking the game’s age rating and settings, and play with a trusted group.
How to choose
- Large group, mixed ages: Drawful 2 or Telestrations.
- Quick laughs with strangers or coworkers: Quiplash itself, or Joke Boat. For workplace picks, see morale boosting games for employees, which includes remote options.
- Competitive trivia fans: You Don’t Know Jack or Trivia Murder Party.
- No screen or internet: Balderdash or Apples to Apples.
- Couples or small groups: See our best couple games, since many online party games work best with at least three players.
FAQ
Which Jackbox game has Quiplash?
Quiplash appears in several Jackbox Party Packs, and Quiplash 2 and later entries are also sold separately. Check the Jackbox store for the current options.
What are the most popular Jackbox games?
Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful and Trivia Murder Party are among the best-known. Popularity changes over time, so look at current store reviews.
What are some good trivia games similar to Jackbox?
You Don’t Know Jack and Trivia Murder Party are Jackbox’s own. Beyond them, many quiz apps and pub-style trivia sets work the same way. For something that suits two people, see our newlywed-style quiz.