Joke Boat

Joke Boat
Ahoy, welcome aboard the Joke Boat!
Available In	The Jackbox Party Pack 6
Game Type	Fill-in-the-blank
Host	Captain Chuck Hull
Voiced	Kevin Sciretta
Game Specs
Player Count	3-8 (+Audience)
Length of Game	20-25 minutes
Languages	English
Miscellaneous
Code Name	Jokeboat

Joke Boat is the third game in The Jackbox Party Pack 6. Due to all the slotted comedians catching flu, you need to grab a ventriloquist dummy and write the jokes yourself to make everyone else laugh on this very budget friendly cruise ship. And judging by the strange sounds coming from deep bellow, your life may soon depend on it.

Gameplay

You're an amateur ventriloquist on a cruise ship trying to make the best stand-up routine. The players begin by coming up with setups ("topics") to a joke, but don't create the punchline.

In round 1, all players write stand-up jokes. As an example, let's make the joke's subject Cookie Masterson. The player is given a prompt, such as "My sex life is like…" So using our example of Cookie, we can say "My sex life is like Cookie Masterson: got a lot done in the 2000s, but not up to much today." The player also write a catchphrase (e.g.: "That's a spicy baby!", "Who ordered depression?", "Cry me a rock quarry!") Other players write similar jokes and catchphrases.

In the final round, the boat sinks after hitting a rubber duck. The players recycle previous jokes and vote on whether or not the recycled joke is better than the original. Whoever wins gets a life preserver from Captain Chuck Hull, while the rest drown in failure.

Cameos

• The cat host (Mayonnaise) from Split the Room is one of the dummies.
• There are two puppets that are possible references to characters from Monster Seeking Monster, one being the Ventriloquist Puppet, and the other being one of the possible disguise statues.
  • These cameos are probably due to the artist, Owen Watson, being the main artist for all three titles.
• One puppet resembles Cookie Masterson's dummy, Billy O'Brien, from You Don't Know Jack 2011, Monster Seeking Monster, and YDKJ: Full Stream.
• Gene from Survive the Internet (the arguable mascot of the game) is one of the dummies.
• In the final round of Trivia Murder Party 2, one possible question one can end up with is "ships with sails", with the Joke Boat being a possible (but incorrect) answer.
• During one of captain Chuck's logs, he says: "I'm pretty sure I just saw a dolphin spy" which is a reference to Guesspionage, more specifically agent Harris.

Captain's Log

• Regular Logs
• Sinking Logs

If you listen to the ocean, it is almost always making fun of you.

Today I discovered mayonnaise is a great sunscreen substitute if you don't mind crispy skin!

No one uses the sauna at 7AM. It's a great spot for crying alone!

One time I thought I found a lighthouse, but it turned out to be the band Lifehouse. Stayed for the whole concert.

Thinking about starting a podcast about whales called The Pod Pod.

My YouTube video "Epic Sails" got another four hits today.

Reminder: Try not to hit anything with the boat today.

Accidentally joined a conga line today. I guess sometimes the rhythm IS going to get you. Proceed with caution.

"If you go fishing for compliments, you might FLOUNDER" - putting this on a t-shirt. How many should I make? 25k?

I feel in love with a persistent seagull, but discovered later that she was only after my lunch.

I put salt water in my oatmeal. I call it BOATMEAL... I've thrown up four times today.

I can't believe I didn't book that frozen fish spokesperson gig! I almost had fish stick money!!

There are good ships and there are wood ships, but the best ships are free online memberships.

Still haven't heard back from Sandra Bullock. Did she forget I was a consultant on Speed 2: Cruise Control??

How many plastic bottles are on the bottom of the ocean? I think about this every time I chuck one overboard.

I should rename the Lazy River something more positive. Sleepy River? River That Just Needs Motivation?

Accidentally spilled coffee all over the ship's operating manual. Talk about foreshadowing!

Making good progress on my self-help book "How to Go from a Cap 1 to a Cap 10"

It's been a rough day. Another child stole my flare gun and shot me in the butt.

Made good progress on my Sir Mix-a-Lot parody "I like big BOATS and I cannot lie..."

Getting sand in your underpants is bad. Even worse? It happening because you sat on an hourglass. OWIE!!!

T-shirt idea: "I'm ashore thing." Hmmm, better put this mock-up in a safe.

I wonder if anybody's noticed that none of the toilets work...

Can I pull off a romper? Seriously, how do I get this off?

Never accept a double dog dare to try and jump the volleyball net. Kid just left me hanging there for 3 hours.

Found a message in the bottle but it turned out to be spam.

Tattoo idea: "Deez Knots."

Tattoo idea: STINGRAY LIOTTA.

Book idea: First Mates: A Captain's Guide to Dating

There's a lot I miss about being on land. For example, I wonder what Young Sheldon is up to...

Observation: fitted sheets are difficult to put on a bed. There might be a funny joke here...

Another successful morning where nobody noticed my insignia is just candy.

Another midwestern family got stuck in the water slide. Had to use the crane again.

Made good progress on my self-hlp book "I,I.. A Captain's Guide to Putting Yourself First"

The spa gave me all of their used cucumbers. I'm gonna eat like a king tonight!

Put bacon on my salad today because I'm a bad boy.

Someone asked if I live at the gym. I thought it was a compliment until they assumed I was homeless.

I just realized that I was wearing two different shoes. Even worse: I was wearing them on my hands.

Tom Hanks wrote back. Apparently Captain Phillips was NOT based off me. :(

I got into a debate with some flat earthers. I'm going to be super embarrassed if we fall off the edge of the earth.

Accidentally made a young girl cry after I told her mermaids most likely have mercury poisoning.

80% of the passengers are on scooters. I've found my squad.

Three weeks later and this ship STILL smells like juggalos. Woof.

Call Me Maybe > Call me Ishmael

I put a seashell to my ear but all I heard was a robocall.

Made my momma's famous hot tub stew recipe.

Dropped another phone in a whale's blowhole today.

Rough day. I took a nap by the pool and got mistaken for an inflatable toy.

Only a third of the way through reading the ship's operating manual. It's so boring. What a snoozefest!

I might not have a 401k but I do have this t-shirt idea: front says SEAHORSE and the back says SAWHORSE.

My room is starting to feel like a prison cell. I think because of its small size and all of those metal bars...

I tested out a new joke last night. "Why does God hate dolphins? Because they have no PORPOISE!" Didn't go well.

Housekeeping is losing it. They keep folding my towel into a snake.

I recreated the king of the world moment with the janitor. He has very soft hands.

Joke to test out: Why do they call them barnacles and not boatacles?! [Pause five minutes for laughter]

25 years on a ship and nobody has ever drawn me nude. Time to take matters into my own hands.

Port day tomorrow! I plan on getting my ears pierced at Claire's!! (Authors note: do NOT get your ears pierced at Claire's, they're not professional piercers and their guns will shatter your ear cartilage.)

Thinking about getting bangs...

I JUST discovered what planking is. Now people are literally walking all over me!

I'm pretty sure I just saw a dolphin spy...

Funny how every ship I'm on sinks eventually. Weird.

As we sink into the ocean, kinda feel silly for showering this morning.

Maybe I shouldn't have encouraged the performers to "bring down the house."

Gotta be honest, feeling a little stressed.

Giving myself the permission to pee my pants.

I hope this doesn't show up in my performance review.

Bad news: the ship is sinking. Good news: NO line for shuffleboard!

I don't want to freak out the passengers, so I'm calling this a Code Yellow.

Don't cry because it's over. Cry because the ship is sinking.

Now I'm literally going to hit rock bottom.

Reminder: Say goodbye to all the passengers so that the survivors will leave a good review!

Feeling like no one listened to my safety talk on the first day...

I'm afraid to be stranded out at sea with people because my body type is giant turkey leg.

Letting this moment really sink it. HA! SINK IN. Still got it, Chuck.

Feels weird to tell people that it is also my birthday.

Honestly, the ship crashing to the bottom of the ocean has NOT been the worst part of my day.

Good thing I already lost all my personal belongings. NOTHING TO LOSE, BABY! Feeling grateful.

Ugh. I just know I'm gonna end up on a piece of driftwood with that really loud passenger.

Now I really regret eating that second burrito.

Looks like I have something to talk about in therapy tomorrow.

I've been telling people this is just a very realistic drill. I don't think it's working.

I didn't like most of the passengers on this ship. Clean slate now.

I'm inspired by the relentless motivation of the people that are still working out in the gym.

When push comes to shove, that's how I'll get off this boat alive.

Starting to regret those decorative lifeboats...

When one door closes, another one opens... But that room was full of water so watch out!

I respect the man going to town on the buffet right now.

Somebody in the water ripped a big ol' far bubble! We all shared a laugh until the mast came crashing down.

If dolphins weren't such jerks, they'd be saving us right now!

Personally? I blame the person with loose lips.

Welp. I'm pretty sure the black box picked up my rendition of We Didn't Start the Fire.

Ironically, I have to cancel that cover artist Dive Matthews.

Red sky at night, sailor's delight... wait, wait, those are flames. Nevermind.

Time to use nature's GPS: the stars! Oh no. There are so many of them! Where are we?!?

I don't have much time to decide on what my top 3 desert island books are.

Trying to convince folks that we'll all look back at this and have a good laugh. It's not working.

It's a miracle! A bunch of vultures have come to save us!!

During moments like these I like to remember the saying: "When life hands you lemons, use them as a floatation device!"

Oh no. Did anyone get the people who were in the sensory deprivation tanks on deck 9?!

I was able to pause the chaos by pointing an yelling, "Look, a whale!" Should buy me another 5 minutes...

Lifehack: Have a pipe burst in your face to hide the fact that you're crying.

I don't know why everybody's looking at me. My shift ended 10 minutes ago.

Reminder: In desperate times, still take time to smell the roses as they float by with the rest of the dining room debris.

Credits Song

Comedy Out at sea Up on stage sippin' a cold daiquiri Tellin' jokes Rum and cokes It's our job to cheer up the tourist folks Joke Boat Settin' sail for the open sea Joke Boat Who's funnier? You or me? Joke Boat Get the crowd on your side and you might win If you make 'em laugh, then you'll know that your ship has come in

Cap'n Chuck He's a little stuck A salty seaman who's a little down on his luck But he's got a boat And if she stays afloat He'll be up there tellin' a funny anecdote Joke Boat Settin' sail for the open sea Joke Boat Who's funnier? You or me? Joke Boat Get the crowd on your side and you might win If you make 'em laugh, then you'll know that your ship has come in

There's no crew Guess they got the flu So grab a dummy, hit the stage, it's all up to you You gotta sway that crowd Make 'em laugh out loud If you do your best, I'm sure that'll make the Cap'n proud! Joke Boat Chuggin' along like a manatee Joke Boat Who's funnier? You or me? Joke Boat Get the crowd on your side and you might win If you make 'em laugh, then you'll know that your ship has come in (Joke Boat) (Joke Boat) (Aahhhhhhhhhh) *Fog Horn*

Achievements

	Killed It	– Win every matchup

	So Brave	– Elect to perform every joke

	Giant Slayer	– Beat a joke that previously received unanimous votes in a 5-8 player game

	Punching Down	– Compete against a joke that previously received zero points

Promotional Art

Trivia

• The host's name is a pun on both the word "Chuckle", meaning to laugh quietly, and "Hull", which is the main body of a ship.
  • The boat's name is also a pun, with “Sea Minus”, being a pun on C-, a slightly below average grade.
• One of Capt. Chuck's beta designs shows him with a 5 o'clock shadow instead of his long and bushy beard we've come to know him for.[↑]
• The fonts used are Dinghy Regular, DinghyPhat, Lost..., Lille Snemand, Foundation Sans Roman, Foundation Sans Light, Foundation Sans Black Condensed, Sagona Book, Sagona Heavy & IM FELL DW Pica SC.
• A some of the animations used for the sea monster are reused from Felicia, most notably the "Ready?" graphic being reused from Monster Seeking Monster's tutorial.