The Jackbox Survey Scramble
- October 23, 2024
- Jackbox Games, Inc
- 2h median play time
The Jackbox Survey Scramble is the new game in town just in time for Christmas and it has the potential to be a classic.
Get on Steam"The Jackbox Survey Scramble" is a collection of survey-based party games that uses real, one-word answers from people around the world. The game is constantly updated with new questions and responses, and can support up to 10 players and 10,000 audience members. It is available in multiple languages and can be played with a phone or tablet. Players answer humorous and lighthearted questions on various topics.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a variety of fun and unique modes, with Hilo and Squares being standout favorites among players.
- It's a great party game that is easy to learn and perfect for gatherings, providing lots of laughs and engagement.
- The game is reasonably priced compared to other Jackbox offerings, making it a good value for the entertainment it provides.
- The Bounce mode is widely criticized for being slow and unengaging, with many players preferring to skip it altogether.
- Some game modes can feel repetitive, and there are concerns about the quality and variety of survey answers affecting gameplay.
- The game lacks depth in content, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough variety compared to traditional Jackbox packs.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the lighthearted and amusing elements, particularly in the gameplay of Hilo and the concept of bounce. While the speed adds to the fun, it may be less enjoyable for slower typists, but overall, the simplicity and quickness of the game contribute to its comedic appeal.
“Hilo and squares are fantastic; the speed is fun (though slightly less for slower typists), and the bounce is a funny concept that could be improved with a bit of tweaking.”
“Hilo - my friends loved this; it's simple, quick, and funny to find out where you land.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of simple yet engaging modes, including word guessing based on rankings, a time-limited guessing challenge, a tic-tac-toe variant with specific ranges, and a unique paddle 'bounce' mode that integrates word guessing with breakout mechanics.
“The gameplay is quite simple, featuring various modes such as guessing words on a ranked list, trying to guess as many as possible within a time limit, a tic-tac-toe variant where you guess specific ranges, and the paddle 'bounce' mode where your word acts as the paddle in a breakout-style game, with its position determined by how high or low it is.”
“The gameplay is quite simple, featuring modes that involve guessing words from a ranked list, trying to guess as many as possible within a time limit, a tic-tac-toe variant where you guess specific ranges, and a paddle 'bounce' mode where your word acts as the paddle, similar to Breakout. The position of the paddle depends on how high or low the word is ranked.”
