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| Developer | Jackbox Games |
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| Publisher | Jackbox Games |
| Series | The Jackbox Party Pack (series) |
| Release date | October 24th, 2024 |
| Release price (USD) | $9.99 |
| Number of players | 2-10 |
| Game duration | 10 Minutes |
| Platforms | Windows macOS |
| Languages | English (United States, UK, and Australia), French, German, Italian, Spanish (Castilian and Latin American), Brazilian Portuguese |
| Genre | Party |
| Director | Tim Sniffen |
| Producer | Rich Gallup Mike Zuba (Product Manager) |
| Website | jackboxgames.com |
| File:Red quip with construction helmet.svg | HEADS UP! This page is under construction. |
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| Pardon our dust—not all information is available. |
The Jackbox Survey Scramble is an upcoming survey party video game. The game consists of four game modes, all of which involve players responding to questions with a one-word answer that are submitted to an online database.
It is the first Jackbox party game to be localized for the UK and Australia.
It is scheduled to be released on October 24th, 2024[1][2]—a demo version was made available during Steam Next Fest from October 14th to October 21st.[3]
Gameplay
The Jackbox Survey Scramble consists of four game modes, all of which are chosen by the host in the lobby:
- Hilo (pronounced "high-low"): In this mode, players try to guess the most popular and least popular answers. After four tries, the mode ends with players guessing which one of two answers is ranked higher on the list.
- Speed: In this mode, players try to guess as many answers on the list as possible before time runs out.
- Squares: In this mode, players divide into two teams and compete to claim three squares in a row on a grid, similar to Tic Tac Toe. The most popular choices (1-2, 3-5, 6-10) are in the top three squares, while the semi-popular choices (11-15, 16-20, 21-30) are in the middle three squares, and the least popular choices (31-50, 51-70, 71+) are in the bottom three squares.
- Bounce: In this mode, players divide into two teams, who control a paddle that sits on a scale between the most popular-to-least popular answers. Players work with their team to guess an answer that puts their paddle in the right place to intercept a bouncing ball and stop their opponents from scoring a goal—the more answers they guess, the faster the speed of the ball.
Additional game modes are planned as part of a free update, announced for the end of the year.[1]
There are also two additional gameplay options available in the lobby:
- Pick for Me: The game picks one random game mode.
- Tour: The game plays through every game mode in a row.
After each game mode ends, the player who wins that round gains a star. Once players have played at least one game mode, an option to end the game is available, Goodbye, which ends the session.
The Jackbox Survey Scramble also contains a setting for "Drop In Drop Out", where (when enabled) players can join and leave in the lobby between game modes.
Development
The Jackbox Survey Scramble was announced on September 26th, 2024, following a series of one-word surveys that the studio had been running for a few months.[4]
A demo version of the game that only contained two game modes (Hilo and Squares) was available to play during Steam Next Fest from October 14th to the 21st.[3]
Gallery
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The title screen for The Jackbox Survey Scramble.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jackbox Games, Abby Russell, "The Jackbox Survey Scramble is coming this October!" (September 26th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-survey-scramble-is-coming-this-october
- ↑ Twitter/X, @JackboxGames, "The Jackbox Survey Scramble is releasing on all major platforms October 24th for $9.99 USD! Tell your family! Tell your friends! Tell me because I love to be included!" (October 8th, 2024) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1843697967372324889
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jackbox Games, Abby Russell, "The Jackbox Survey Scramble is coming to Steam Next Fest!" (October 13th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/the-jackbox-survey-scramble-is-coming-to-steam-next-fest
- ↑ Twitter/X, @JackboxGames, "I want YOU... ...to help us with an upcoming project by filling out this quick survey!" (August 8th, 2024) https://x.com/jackboxgames/status/1821660751196787075