A free Jackbox alternative that needs only phones
Jackbox made “everyone plays on their phone” the way groups play games together. Know It works the same way for a trivia night, costs nothing, and doesn't need a TV everyone can see.
Free · 2–10 players · each on their own phone · no app, no account
What's different
| Jackbox | Know It | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid Party Packs, bought by the person hosting | Free |
| Shared screen | Runs on one screen everyone watches; phones are controllers | Not needed: every phone shows the whole game |
| Games | Many games per pack: drawing, writing, trivia | One game, a bet-on-your-friends quiz |
| Players | Depends on the game | 2–10 |
| Languages | Mostly English | English, Lithuanian and Polish |
When Know It is the better pick
- No TV or laptop in the room, say at a table in a bar, on a train, or on a balcony.
- Nobody wants to pay for a game you'll play twice a year.
- Your group likes quizzes but not the pressure of knowing everything. In Know It you also score by betting on who will get it right, so the quiet one who reads the room can win.
- Mixed languages: each phone picks English, Lithuanian or Polish, and answers count in any of them.
When Jackbox is the better pick
If you want a whole evening of different games, drawing and writing jokes, or a big audience watching a stream, Jackbox has far more variety. Know It does one thing: a quick trivia round where you bet on how few clues you need.
How to start
Open knowitgame.com on one phone and tap Create a game. Send the invite link to the group; they tap it and pick a name. That's all. Full rules.
Questions people ask
- Is there a free game like Jackbox?
- Yes. Know It is free, runs in the browser, and everyone plays on their own phone. It's a trivia game where you also bet on your friends.
- Do I need a TV to play?
- No. Every phone shows the clues, the scores and the reveal, so there's no shared screen.
- Can we play over a video call?
- Yes. Share the invite link in the chat; everyone plays on their own phone while you talk.
Free · 2–10 players · each on their own phone · no app, no account
Jackbox and The Jackbox Party Pack are trademarks of Jackbox Games, Inc. Know It is an independent game and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jackbox Games.