Beat the Heat With an Indoor Party Game Night

After a long, sweaty day basking in the summer sun—whether you’re fighting for your life at a music festival, cannonballing into the pool, or just melting slightly at a local barbecue—there’s no better way to cool off than with an indoor party game night. Specifically, one that requires zero physical exertion and maximum good vibes.

Jackbox party games are hilarious, easy-to-learn digital games you can play on just about any screen. You only need one device to host the game (like a TV, laptop, or Nintendo Switch) and each player joins in using their phone or tablet—no controllers required. Whether you’re dodging tan lines or dodging responsibilities, Jackbox has a game to help you chill out and laugh it out.

Here are our top picks for summer game nights that bring the party indoors:

Fibbage 4 (from The Jackbox Party Pack 9)

Perfect for: Poolside pundits and beachside B.S.-ers.
In this bluffing trivia game, players try to outwit each other by submitting fake answers to obscure trivia questions—and then trying to guess the real one. You earn points for fooling your friends or for spotting the truth. It’s one part trivia, one part improv, and all parts hilarious.
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Tee K.O. (from The Jackbox Party Pack 3 or The Jackbox Party Starter)

Perfect for: That one friend who thinks they’re a graphic design prodigy.
Create absurd T-shirt designs by mashing up player-created art and slogans. Then battle it out to see which shirts reign supreme. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll consider actually buying the winning shirt (yes, that’s an option).
Learn more about Tee K.O.

 

Push the Button (from The Jackbox Party Pack 6)

Perfect for: Friend groups who got really into playing Poker over the winter.
In this social deduction game, some players are secretly aliens trying to sabotage your spaceship. It's up to the humans to figure out who's acting sus and eject them before time runs out. Get ready to blend in with bizarre hypotheticals and rudimentary drawings!
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Blather 'Round (from The Jackbox Party Pack 7)

Perfect for: That post-s’mores, slightly sleepy mental state.
You’ll describe a secret word or phrase using limited, pre-selected phrases (think: “It’s like a dramatic feeling” or “You do it with the body”). It’s delightfully frustrating and surprisingly genius.
Learn more about Blather 'Round

 

Survive the Internet (from The Jackbox Party Pack 4)

Perfect for: Your group chat in physical form.
Take your friends’ innocent statements and twist them into something wildly inappropriate (or just wildly confusing). It’s the ultimate party game for anyone who loves memes, sarcasm, and chaos.
Learn more about Survive the Internet

 

Quiplash 3 (from The Jackbox Party Pack 7 or The Jackbox Party Starter)

Perfect for: Literally any group that loves to roast each other.
Answer ridiculous prompts with your funniest quips and let the group vote for their favorite. The game is pure comedic gold, especially after a long, sunny day that’s fried your brain a bit.
Learn more about Quiplash 3

 

Pro tip: Take the fun outside, too!

While we love an air-conditioned living room game night, Jackbox Games are super portable. Our titles are available on iPad, laptops, and Nintendo Switch—so you can fire up a game on the back patio, poolside, or even inside your glamping tent (we see you, “outdoorsy” friend). Just make sure you’ve got Wi-Fi and enough battery to last until the final round.

So when summer’s got you hot, bothered, and a little sunburned, cool down with a round (or five) of Jackbox. It’s the kind of party game collection that keeps the good times rolling—no sunscreen required.

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Browse all our games and pick your pack for the ultimate indoor escape.