You Don't Know Jack PS1 box art

PlayStation · Board, Card & Party

You Don't Know Jack

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperStarsphere Interactive, Inc
PublisherSierra Entertainment
Players1–3 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Starsphere Interactive, Inc and published by Sierra Entertainment, You Don't Know Jack arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a board, card or party game.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 15 PS1 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

You Don't Know Jack supports up to 3 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 PS1 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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

You Don't Know Jack cheats & codes

8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

P1 Can Always Screw800AB444 0001
P2 Can Always Screw800AB44C 0001
P3 Can Always Screw800AB454 0001
Infinite TimeD00919F4 0200 800919F4 023A
Max Score P1800AB440 967F 800AB442 0098
Max Score P2800AB448 967F 800AB44A 0098

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You Don't Know Jack FAQ

When did You Don't Know Jack come out on the PS1?

You Don't Know Jack was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made You Don't Know Jack?

It was developed by Starsphere Interactive, Inc and published by Sierra Entertainment.

Is You Don't Know Jack multiplayer?

Yes. You Don't Know Jack supports up to 3 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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