Alright, picture this: The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is hitting Xbox this fall, and honestly, we’re kinda buzzing about it! They’ve crammed five brand-new games into this pack, like a joke-writing game (which, let’s face it, I’d probably be terrible at), a cozy drawing game, sound effects shenanigans, a social deduction mystery, and—wait for it—a trivia role-playing game called Legends of Trivia.
Now, Legends of Trivia—man, what a trip, right? It’s trivia, but with a fantasy make-believe twist. Imagine teaming up with your buddies to knock down monsters and villains just by answering trivia questions. Get it right, and BAM, down goes the baddie. Flub it, though, and well, you’re toast. It’s all about dodging monster attacks and racking up points. “Legendary” status, here we come!
I caught up with some folks who made Legends of Trivia a reality. Game Director Warren Arnold, Lead Artist Hector Padilla, and Audio Lead Nate Sandberg. It’s like meeting your favorite band, but for games.
Warren’s got this crazy vision, right? You answer trivia, defeat a monster. Mess up, and the monster fights back. It’s a team effort, battling tougher creatures each round. Super intense, kinda like juggling while riding a unicycle—never tried, probably never will.
And then there’s this whole backstory about how the game world came to be. Hector, who’s basically a walking idea factory, pitched this game eons ago. Like, five or six years back? His prototype was a hit but got shelved ‘cause, you know, design challenges. Anyway, Nate pops in, digs up Hector’s notes, and boom, we’re green-lit for a trivia RPG! Years in the making, my friends. Years.
When it comes to art and audio stuff, Nate is heavily into those old-school Final Fantasy tunes. Like, Nobuo Uematsu kinda stuck in his brain. Analog synths meet fantasy instruments—lute, Irish whistle—you name it. I think he’s trying to find that sweet spot between serious and funny. Toss in a jaw harp and just go nuts. Why not?
Hector? Total Pokémon art style enthusiast. Ken Sugimori is like his Yoda. Character design? Nailed it. But UI? Eh, bit of a struggle bus situation.
Now about their favorite game characters… Hector’s got this soft spot for Azura, The Princess Mage. He’s all about those magical girl vibes. And Bingo, The Rogue Jester? Clowns need some love too, apparently.
Nate’s favorite audio moment? Ogre boss sounds. Big ogre, tiny donkey. The cartoon xylophones and squeaky toys are just comedic gold paired with the ogre’s bassy grunts. You can’t make this stuff up—it’s hilarious.
With the art and audio, they’re hoping players dive deep into the game world. Make them feel like their decisions hold weight, where their avatars fit their role-playing dreams. Nostalgia, story, all that jazz—stick with them just like those classic RPG melodies linger in your head.
And there you go! Get ready for The Jackbox Party Pack 11 this fall on Xbox. Hit up Jackbox Games on Instagram and TikTok if you need more info. Adventuring awaits!
