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The Jackbox Party Pack 5

Jackbox Games, Inc. · 2018 · $29.99 · Casual · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 13:09 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $580 to $869 per month
  • Opportunity: $942 per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 109.0k
  • 93% positive across 2908 reviews · 4.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 1 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (12 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-05; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a collection of five party games designed for local multiplayer play via smartphones as controllers.

Party Pack 5 sits in a quiet but stable position within Jackbox's catalog, generating solid four-figure monthly residuals with a 93% positive rating and steady player retention. The title appeals primarily to non-hardcore audiences seeking social entertainment, making it a defensive hold for any publisher owning the Jackbox catalog. Revival is unlikely to move the needle materially, but the franchise's evergreen appeal to gift-buyers and streamers keeps the revenue floor intact. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: Party game genre depends on in-person social gathering, vulnerable to economic downturns and shifting entertainment habits.
  • Risk: Older entry in a rapidly expanding series; newer Party Packs (6, 7, 8, 9) cannibalize potential buyers and may make this SKU harder to sell as a standalone acquisition.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.