The pandemic was transformative for Jackbox: ‘We went from a gamer name to a household name’

Jackbox Games CEO Mike Bilder says the Covid-19 pandemic transformed the studio’s reach, taking it from a name known mainly to gamers to one recognised in many households. Its party games were easy to learn and play over video calls, giving families and colleagues a way to connect during lockdowns.

Bilder said people shared their screens on Zoom to play games such as Quiplash, while office workers held online happy hours. The studio was surprised to see its games referenced in the 2022 film *Glass Onion*, which showed characters playing Quiplash over a video call. The article gives no sales figures or audience numbers.