Jackbox Games

Jackbox Games is a Chicago-based video game developer and publisher, founded in 1989 by Harry Gottlieb. Originally named Learn Television, the company focused on educational entertainment before evolving into Jellyvision Games in 1995. It gained recognition for the *You Don't Know Jack* trivia game series, which became a successful franchise across various platforms. In 2008, the game division was relaunched and spun off as Jackbox Games in 2011.

The company specializes in party and trivia games designed for social play, often utilizing networked consoles and mobile devices. Their flagship product line, the *Jackbox Party Pack* series, includes multiple games that players can join using smartphones or tablets as controllers. Popular titles include *Fibbage*, *Quiplash*, *Lie Swatter*, and *Word Puttz*. Jackbox Games caters to a wide audience, including casual gamers and families, and their games have gained popularity for remote entertainment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.