Free party games on your phone
Games Like Jackbox: A Free Jackbox Alternative
The best part of Jackbox is that everyone plays on their own phone. Chiby keeps that, for free, in the browser.
Side by side
Chiby vs Jackbox
| — | Chiby | Jackbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Host buys a game or party pack |
| Install | None, browser | Host installs the game |
| Players | Up to 20 (varies by game) | Varies by game (e.g. Quiplash 3: 3-8) |
| Devices | Each player’s own phone or browser | Host screen + phones via jackbox.tv |
| Playing remotely | Share the room link | Host shares their screen (e.g. Discord, Zoom) |
Jackbox facts from jackboxgames.com, checked October 2026. jackboxgames.com/how-to-play · jackboxgames.com/games/quiplash-3
The most Jackbox-like picks
Free party games to start with
ImpostorPlayers: 3–8
One player doesn’t know the secret word. Bluff, give clues, vote out the fake.
Same room, same link: when a game ends, the host just picks the next one.
DrawitPlayers: 2–20
Everyone draws a secret word at once, then guesses the drawings as they replay.
Same room, same link: when a game ends, the host just picks the next one.
Take SidePlayers: 2–8
Would you rather, with a twist: score by predicting your friends’ picks.
Same room, same link: when a game ends, the host just picks the next one.
WordBitsPlayers: 1–8
Three letters, a timer — find the best word. Quick and loud.
Same room, same link: when a game ends, the host just picks the next one.
HippoPlayers: 3–12
Write a crazy story together card by card, and call out bad plays.
Same room, same link: when a game ends, the host just picks the next one.
Guess the ImagePlayers: 1–20
Flags, anime, dog breeds and more. Race your friends to the right answer.
Same room, same link: when a game ends, the host just picks the next one.
How it works
The Jackbox idea, without the purchase
- One person creates a room — pick an avatar and a nickname, no sign-up.
- Friends join from a link — on whatever phone or laptop they have.
- The host picks a game — play one after another without leaving the room.
- Works in the room or on a call — great with Discord or Zoom, but no screen share required.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Jackbox?
Yes. Chiby’s party games are free to play in the browser. Nobody buys anything, and every player joins from their own device.
Do we need a TV or shared screen?
No. Each player sees the game on their own phone or computer, so you can play side by side or over a call.
How many people can play?
Up to 20 in a room. Each game has its own range: Impostor 3-8, Drawit 2-20, Hippo 3-12.
Do my friends need an account or an app?
No. They open the room link, pick a nickname and they’re in.
Game night, no purchase needed
Create a free room, send the link, play. Under a minute.