Info about The Jackbox Survey Scramble:

Official game description:
Discover how people across the country think! The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a collection of hilarious survey-based games, using real one-word answers from real people. Really!
**Welcome to a new era of party games!**
Jackbox has made an all-new party experience! Taking real surveys from real people around the globe, The Jackbox Survey Scramble is constantly changing based on answers submitted from players, including you! Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and enemies to see how they think when it comes to questions like, “In one word, what’s the cutest nickname for butts?” or “In one word, what’s the best sandwich topping?”
Play with your phone or tablet - no special controller required. All game modes supports 2 to 10 players and 10,000 audience members.
All Jackbox Survey Scramble games can be played in English, French, Italian, German, Castilian or Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. And we'll be making sure we have localized answers for the UK and Australia, as well. Crikey!
**Multiple New Game Modes**
Hilo: Can you guess the most popular one-word cat names? How about the least? In Hilo, compete to find the most and least popular answers to a wide variety of questions. The rankings may surprise you! It turns out a lot of people named their cat Frank. That's a freebie.
Speed: In the fast-paced Speed, think on your toes to uncover as many answers on the list as possible, as quickly as possible. It’s everyone for themselves in a race against the clock! Each round the points increase, and the stakes get a little higher! Can you handle it?
Squares: Two teams compete to claim three squares in a row on the grid. Guess popular choices for the first squares, semi-popular choices for the middle squares, and least popular choices for the final squares. We guarantee, you've never had a more heated argument over attractive fictional characters than you will playing Squares.
Bounce: In Bounce, two teams control a paddle that sits on a scale between most popular-to-least popular answers. Work with your team to guess an answer that puts your paddle in the right place to intercept a bouncing ball and stop your opponents from scoring a goal! But be careful! The ball gets faster with each answer!
**Dash:** The race is on! You’re competing against your fellow players: find the most popular answer in a group of options taken from one of our enormous lists to move ahead. Double down on your choice for more progress (or more punishment), send extra choices to your opponent’s list to slow them down, and tune into public opinion to outpace everyone on your way to the finish line.
**Dares**: Decide the stakes for fellow players! You control whether a fellow player must guess something higher or lower on the list than what’s just been revealed. Throw them a nearly impossible challenge… but don’t be shocked when they nail it and rake in the points. After you’ve completed a dare, turn around, share the love and dare another player.
The Jackbox Survey Scramble Key Features
*   Personalized experience: Customize your game with content filters, streamer settings, or accessibility options.
*   Endless replayability: Every guess everyone submits is sent to a database and inputted back into the game as an answer, so each time you play will be an updated experience.
*   A game for everyone: Multiple family-friendly modes mean that there’s something to enjoy for every type of party game player.

Release date: Oct 23, 2024

Categories: Party Game, Trivia Game, Word Game, Multiplayer, Social Deduction, Casual Game, Family-Friendly, Mini-Game Collection


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that users generally find the game to be worth the price, with specific mentions of $10 being a good price point. However, there are also suggestions to buy it on sale, implying that $10 might be slightly high for some users. The overall sentiment is that the game offers good value for money, but the ideal price range might be slightly lower than $10.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 0.2h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided indicates that players can enjoy the game for extended periods, with mentions of playing for 'hours' and 'dozens of hours.' The typical session length can be inferred from the statement that each round of a game mode takes about 5-10 minutes. However, there is no specific evidence provided for the typical time to finish the main story/campaign or the typical post-story/endgame hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is most fun when played with friends or family, offering immediate enjoyment and hilarity in a social setting.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends or family
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Little strategy can sometimes be boring
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends or family; Varied game modes
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Playing with family; Social interaction
- Player Archetypes:
  - Social Party Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and creative fun
    - Playstyle: Enjoys quick, accessible games that bring people together.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: party game fan; social gamer
    - Reference games: Jackbox games; Family Feud
  - Competitive Word Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Competitive and engaging gameplay
    - Playstyle: Enjoys games that involve guessing and imaginative thinking.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: word game enthusiast; competitive gamer
    - Reference games: Family Feud; Guesspionage
  - Versatile Social Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Versatile and adaptable social gaming
    - Playstyle: Enjoys both competitive and chill gameplay, suitable for different social dynamics.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: social gamer; versatile player
    - Reference games: Jackbox games


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and enjoyable party game (weight 0.78): The game is widely regarded as a fun and entertaining party game, perfect for gatherings with friends and family. It offers a lot of enjoyment and is considered a great party filler game.
- Best Jackbox game (weight 0.57): Many players consider this to be the best or one of the best Jackbox games released so far. It is highly recommended and seen as a top offering in the Jackbox family.
- Great addition to Jackbox lineup (weight 0.41): The game is seen as a fantastic addition to the Jackbox lineup, with some considering it the best thing Jackbox has put out in years. It is a must-have for Jackbox fans.
- Favorite game modes (weight 0.37): Players have favorite game modes such as HiLo, Squares, and Dares. These modes are particularly enjoyed and add to the overall fun of the game.
- Great for large groups (weight 0.2): The game is great for large groups and is recommended for medium to large group settings, including classroom environments.
- Varied and enjoyable game modes (weight 0.19): The game offers a variety of game modes, all of which are enjoyed by players. This variety adds to the game's appeal.
- Cheap and worth the price (weight 0.19): The game is considered cheap and offers good value for the price, making it an affordable option for players.
- Awesome and cool game (weight 0.19): Players describe the game as really awesome and very cool, with specific modes like the speed game being highlighted as cool.
- Amazing and cool concept (weight 0.19): The concept of the game is described as amazing and very cool, adding to its overall appeal.
- Easy to learn and understand (weight 0.14): The game is easy to learn and understand, making it accessible for new players.
- Favorite individual game mode (weight 0.14): Hilo is a favorite individual game mode among players, known for being simple, quick, and funny.
- Simple and enjoyable game mode (weight 0.14): Hilo is described as simple but enjoyable, making it a favorite among players.
- High replayability (weight 0.14): The game is endlessly replayable with different groups, offering high replayability.
- Versatile for different groups (weight 0.14): The game can be played with family, friends, or strangers, making it versatile for different social settings.
- Necessary addition for Jackbox fans (weight 0.14): The game is seen as a necessary addition to the collection for Jackbox fans, adding value to the lineup.
- Diverse and engaging game modes (weight 0.14): The game features diverse and engaging game modes like Hilo and Dares, which are enjoyed by players.
- Amazing and fun game loop (weight 0.14): The Jackbox Survey Scramble mode is described as amazing and features a simple but fun game loop.
- Great for team play (weight 0.14): Squares is a go-to mode for team play and involves strategy, making it a favorite for group gameplay.
- Instantly understood game modes (weight 0.14): Game modes like HiLo and Speed are instantly understood by players and are solid and enjoyable.
- Loves Survey Scramble (weight 0.14): Players particularly love the Survey Scramble mode, finding it worth the money and very enjoyable.
- Appeals to a wide audience (weight 0.14): The game appeals to a wide audience, making it suitable for various types of players.
- Smooth and intuitive interface (weight 0.14): The game features a smooth and intuitive interface that is also visually attractive.
- Detailed and varied game modes (weight 0.14): The game offers detailed descriptions of various game modes, adding to the depth and variety of gameplay.
- Variety of interesting topics (weight 0.14): The game offers a variety of interesting topics, adding to the depth and engagement of the gameplay.
- Enjoyable game modes (weight 0.14): Players enjoy various game modes, especially Squares, which is particularly fun once the objective is understood.
- Variation and community-driven answers (weight 0.14): The game offers a lot of variation and features community-driven answers, leading to debate and excitement.
- Unique concept with survey results (weight 0.14): The game features a unique concept of games built around survey results, adding an interesting layer to the word games.
- Fun and engaging typing mode (weight 0.14): Speed is a game mode that allows for a lot of typing and is considered good and fun.
- Unique and well-done game mode (weight 0.14): Bounce is a unique and well-done game mode that is particularly fun with friends.
- Always changing answers (weight 0.14): The game features infinitely changing answers, keeping the gameplay fresh and dynamic.
- Complementary game variants (weight 0.14): The game offers multiple game variants that complement each other, adding to the variety and enjoyment.
- Large survey lists (weight 0.14): The game includes large survey lists with a huge scope, featuring up to 500 answers per survey.
- Good for quick gaming sessions (weight 0.14): The game is good for quick 15-minute games, making it ideal for short gaming sessions at school or other settings.
- Catchy soundtrack (weight 0.13): The game features a catchy soundtrack that players enjoy.

Common complaints:
- Bounce mode criticized (weight 0.97): The Bounce game mode is widely disliked by players, who find it stressful, not enjoyable, and in need of a rework. Many players also find it too long and slow to start.
- Answer quality issues (weight 0.53): Players report that answers lack moderation, are often repetitive, and not necessarily related to the questions. There are also issues with logical inconsistencies and answers not being tailored to specific regions.
- Game modes vary in quality (weight 0.44): Not all game modes are enjoyed equally. Some modes are found to be boring, complicated, or not enjoyable, while others are more fun.
- Repetitive questions and content (weight 0.32): The game suffers from repetitive questions and topics, which reduces replay value. Players also note that datasets and categories get old quickly.
- Technical and design issues (weight 0.3): Players report various technical and design issues, including bugs with the website, unintuitive game mechanics, and issues with specific game modes like Bounce and Speed.
- Limited content and modes (weight 0.26): The game is seen as having limited content, with only a few enjoyable modes. Some players feel it's not as content-rich as a full party pack.
- Game lacks fun and togetherness (weight 0.23): Players feel that the game lacks the fun and social cohesion expected from a party game. It misses the mark on bringing people together.
- Pricing concerns (weight 0.23): Players find the pricing to be high, especially considering it's a browser game. Some feel it's too pricey for just one game.
- Cultural and regional biases (weight 0.21): There are concerns about cultural and regional biases in the game, with too many American-focused questions and answers not tailored to specific regions like Latinoamérica.
- Company and business practices (weight 0.19): There are criticisms of the company's practices, including greedy practices, lack of translation in certain packs, and high prices for browser games.
- Game completion speed (weight 0.18): The game can be completed quickly, which some players find disappointing. They feel that the games are over too soon.
- Streaming issues (weight 0.16): Some game modes, particularly Bounce, are not considered streamer-friendly. Players also report issues with streaming specific modes like Pong.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiple game modes available (weight 0.68): The game offers several distinct modes, including Hilo, Squares, Bounce, Dash, and Dares. These modes provide a variety of gameplay experiences for the players.
- Survey-based gameplay (weight 0.32): Some game modes are centered around surveys and guessing survey answers, utilizing a growing database of user responses to drive gameplay.
- Squares mode details (weight 0.29): Squares is a strategic game mode similar to Noughts & Crosses or Tic-Tac-Toe. It involves team-based and strategic gameplay.
- Multiplayer support (weight 0.29): The game supports multiplayer gameplay with up to 8 or even 10 players, making it suitable for group play and social gatherings.
- Unique game mechanics (weight 0.26): Different game modes have unique mechanics, such as Bounce, which involves controlling platforms based on word ranges and physics-oriented gameplay.
- Trivia and quiz elements (weight 0.24): The game includes trivia and quiz-like gameplay with categories and constantly changing answers, adding an educational and dynamic element to the game.
- Fast-paced gameplay (weight 0.23): The game features quickly paced and fast-paced modes, such as Speed, which involves quick gameplay and listing related words rapidly.
- Community-driven answers (weight 0.14): The game features ranked lists of popular answers and community-driven content, enhancing the interactive and social aspects of the game.
- Easy to learn, hard to master (weight 0.13): The game is designed to be easy to learn but hard to master, providing a challenging experience for players as they improve their skills.

Performance notes:
- Megapicker issues on Steam Deck (weight 0.09): Players report that Megapicker has significant problems or bugs when used on the Steam Deck platform.
- Website bugs reported (weight 0.08): There are some bugs or issues experienced by users on the game's website.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for fans (weight 0.25): This game is highly recommended for fans of the Jackbox series and is suggested as the one to get if you only choose one Jackbox game.
- Great for mature adult gatherings (weight 0.14): The game is recommended for gatherings with mature adult friends and is also suitable for having a good time with friends or family.
- Considerate of social dynamics (weight 0.14): The game is considerate of social dynamics, making it suitable for playing with acquaintances or people you don't know very well, including those you might have a crush on.
- Praises recent improvements (weight 0.08): The game receives praise for Jackbox's efforts and improvements made this year.
- Request for new game modes (weight 0.08): Players are requesting the addition of new game modes to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Desire for Single-Player mode (weight 0.08): There is a desire among players for the addition of a Single-Player mode to the game.
- Compatibility with other packs (weight 0.08): There is interest in the game's compatibility and potential mixing with other Jackbox packs.

Other player notes:
- Useful for teaching French (weight 0.08): The game is considered beneficial for educational purposes, specifically in teaching French to teenagers.

Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.15): Players experience joy from the game's high replayability, fun and simple game modes, and the social aspect of playing with friends and family. The variety of questions and the catchy soundtrack also contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Frustration arises from repetitive questions and logical inconsistencies in answers. Players also struggle with the difficulty of controlling the paddle in Bounce mode and find the Speed mode unenjoyable due to dry topics and repetitive narrator lines.
- Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are excited about the game's variety and creativity in game modes, as well as the constantly updating database of words. The trivia elements and the refreshing, unique features of the game also contribute to this excitement.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Enjoyment comes from the game's unique and engaging game modes, accessible and charming features, and the fun gameplay loop. Players also appreciate the surprising moments and conversations that arise during gameplay.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Players are satisfied with the game's variety, soundtrack, and flexible gameplay. The fair pricing and enjoyable game modes also contribute to their satisfaction, although some desire more options and categories.
- Happiness (weight 0.06): Happiness stems from the game's versatility, fun factor, and overall quality. Players appreciate its uniqueness and suitability for different social settings, as well as the help from friends in achieving goals.
- Love (weight 0.05): Players love specific game modes like Survey Scramble, HiLo, Squares, and Dares. The overall gameplay experience and the variety of modes contribute to their love for the game.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.05): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's high replayability, versatility in playing with different groups, and the enjoyment of specific game modes. The game's appeal to a wide audience also adds to this enthusiasm.
- Hope (weight 0.05): Players hope for more content in future updates, including additional game modes and categories. They also hope that future party packs will take inspiration from this game.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Disappointment comes from the game trying to do too much and lacking moderation. Players also find the Bounce game mode unenjoyable and note a lack of fun and togetherness in the game.
- Excited (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game being a great option for teaching and playing with teenagers. They also appreciate it being the best offering in the Jackbox family with distinct game modes.
- Satisfied (weight 0.04): Satisfaction comes from the December 15th patch that added great modes and quality of life options. Players also appreciate the game being cheap, fun, quick, and well worth the price.
- Fun (weight 0.02): The fun comes from playing with friends and experiencing different game modes. The social aspect and variety contribute to the overall fun factor.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's usefulness in an educational setting and its elegant design. The fun aspects of the game also contribute to this appreciation.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful for plans to release more modes and questions. They also hope for more content in the future, indicating a positive outlook on the game's potential.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from the love for specific game modes like Squares and HiLo. Players also appreciate the game being a great addition to the Jackbox library with enjoyable modes.
- Hate (weight 0.01): Hate is directed towards specific game modes such as Speed, Bounce, and Dash. Players express strong dislike for these particular modes.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is felt by older players who are reminded of a classic TV game show. The game evokes memories of past experiences.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration comes from positive experiences with the game and its appeal to friends. Players appreciate the game's ability to bring people together.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is caused by the game's poor quality and the need to play on a website. Players express frustration with these aspects.}