You Don't Know Jack DS box art

Nintendo DS · Board, Card & Party

You Don't Know Jack

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperJackbox Games
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesYou Don't Know Jack
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Jackbox Games and published by THQ, You Don't Know Jack arrived on the Nintendo DS as a board, card or party game.

Among the 22 DS board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

It is part of the You Don't Know Jack series.

You Don't Know Jack supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing You Don't Know Jack is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

You Don't Know Jack gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

You Don't Know Jack walkthroughs & guides

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You Don't Know Jack FAQ

Who made You Don't Know Jack?

It was developed by Jackbox Games and published by THQ.

Is You Don't Know Jack multiplayer?

Yes. You Don't Know Jack supports up to 2 players.

How long does You Don't Know Jack take to play?

As a board, card or party game, You Don't Know Jack typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about You Don't Know Jack on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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