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The Jackbox Survey Scramble

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Discover how people across the country think! The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a collection of hilarious survey-based game modes, using real one-word answers from real people. Really! Grab some friends and start guessing!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle, Quiz/Trivia

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    Pros

    • Multiple fun and varied game modes
    • Constantly updating survey data
    • Easy to pick up and play
    • Supports 2-10 players with drop-in/out
    • Affordable price

    Cons

    • Some modes like bounce are confusing or less enjoyable
    • Lack of narrative or deep customization
    • Some survey answers can be inconsistent or repetitive
    • Limited creativity and expression
    • No physical activity

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose among multiple game modes and answer surveys with their own input, influencing game content dynamically."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game modes require skill in guessing popular answers and some strategic thinking, especially in modes like Squares and Hilo."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive elements with players or teams competing to guess answers or control squares; leaderboards and scoring encourage comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report habitual play and replay value due to constantly updating survey data and multiple game modes."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Some modes like Squares involve team play and cooperation, but many modes are individual-focused."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Limited creativity as players mostly guess or select from survey answers, but some modes allow strategic input and answer submission."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Interactions are mostly balanced with shared decision-making; some stealing mechanics exist but overall cooperative and competitive balance."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and social activity, escaping real-life stress through lighthearted competition."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different game modes and experiment with guessing strategies; game updates add new modes and settings."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration is limited to discovering new survey answers and modes, with some curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal customization or self-expression; players use standardized interfaces and answer predefined or community-generated surveys."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Game is grounded in realistic social guessing and survey data, no fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience, especially in team modes and social gatherings."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skills in guessing, strategy, and social intuition over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and participation during rounds; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social interaction and communication in team modes, but limited emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Mostly equal participation; no strong leadership roles, though some team coordination occurs."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players accumulate points and rankings during rounds, but no long-term item or upgrade progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally lighthearted and fun, though some modes can be fast-paced or stressful."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable audiovisual presentation with upbeat music and animations, but moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Recognition through scoring and winning rounds; social visibility within groups."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on survey guessing."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Modes like Squares and Hilo require planning and reasoning about survey rankings and opponents' moves."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and excitement in fast-paced modes and competitive moments."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive strong value for price due to multiple modes, replayability, and social fun."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay centers on guessing and social interaction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and low-risk gameplay."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026