How they compare
| What you need | Jackbox | Kiasu Games |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Buy a Party Pack and install it on a computer, console or TV | Open kiasu.games in a phone browser |
| Screens | A shared screen everyone can see, plus a phone for each player | One phone, passed around |
| Cost | A one-off purchase for each Party Pack. Only the host needs to own it | Spot the Fib free for up to 3 players. Party Pass US$6.99 for 12 hours of every game |
| Players | Most games take up to 8, and more can join as the audience | Most games take 3 to 10 |
| Playing apart | Yes, by sharing the screen on Zoom or Discord | Not really. It's made for one room |
| Questions and prompts | Written by Jackbox, the same for every group | Built-in content, plus AI that writes questions and fibs for your group |
When Jackbox is the better pick
- You have a TV or projector and want a big-screen show.
- You're playing online, over Zoom or Discord.
- Everyone wants to play at the same time, each on their own phone.
- You want lots of games to choose from and don't mind buying a pack first.
When Kiasu Games is the better pick
- There's no TV: a restaurant, a hotel room, a car ride or a picnic.
- You want to start in under a minute, with nothing to download or buy first.
- Your group has mixed ages, or not everyone has a phone handy.
- You want games about the people in the room: true facts, "most likely to" questions and end-of-game titles made for your group.
The games on Kiasu Games
- Spot the Fib: two truths and a lie, with an AI fib. 3 to 10 players, about 20 minutes. Free for up to 3 players.
- Most Likely: "who's most likely to" questions about your group. 3 to 10 players, about 15 minutes.
- Wild Card: a fill in the blank party game for grown-ups. 3 to 8 players, about 30 minutes.
Questions
Is Kiasu Games made by Jackbox? No. Kiasu Games is a small, independent party game website from Singapore. It has no link with Jackbox Games.
Do we need a TV? No. You need one phone with a web browser, passed around the room. There's nothing to install.
Is it free? Spot the Fib is always free for up to 3 players, and your first game with a bigger group is free too. After that, a Party Pass is US$6.99 for 12 hours of every game, for everyone in the room.
Can we play over Zoom? It's made for people in the same room, sharing one phone. For game nights over a video call, Jackbox is the better pick.
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