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About The Jackbox Survey Scramble
The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a party collection that uses real one‑word answers submitted by people worldwide. Each game asks quirky questions—like a one‑word nickname for butts—and constantly updates as new answers are added, keeping every session fresh.
All modes support 2‑10 players plus up to 10,000 audience members, run on Windows, macOS and Linux, and are available in seven languages, with localized answers for the UK and Australia also planned.
01 / THE GUIDE
Hilo
In Hilo, players compete to identify the most popular and the least popular one‑word answers to a given question, such as common cat names. After each round the rankings are revealed, showing which answers sit at each extreme.
The mode rewards participants who correctly spot either the top‑ranked or bottom‑ranked response, creating a tension between guessing the obvious and the obscure.
- Observe early rounds to gauge the shape of the popularity curve before committing to extremes.
- Cultural references often cluster near the middle, so consider them when aiming for the least popular slot.
02 / THE GUIDE
Speed
Speed is a fast‑paced multiplayer mode where all players simultaneously try to uncover as many correct answers from the list as possible. The round’s point values increase over time, encouraging quick thinking and rapid submissions.
Because everyone is playing at once, it’s everyone for themselves in a race against the clock.
- Focus on the most obvious answers first to secure early points before the value spikes.
- Watch the rising point values and decide when taking riskier answers is worthwhile.
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Squares
Squares pits two teams against each other to claim three squares in a row on a grid. Teams guess popular answers for the first squares, semi‑popular for the middle squares, and least popular for the final squares.
Each correct guess fills a grid space, and the first team to line up three squares wins, creating strategic decisions about which popularity tier to target.
- Balance guesses across popularity tiers to avoid leaving easy wins for the opponent.
- Discuss with teammates to cover a broader range of answer popularity.
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Bounce
Bounce features two teams controlling a paddle that sits on a scale from most popular to least popular answers. Teams aim to position the paddle to intercept a bouncing ball and stop their opponents from scoring.
The ball accelerates with each answer, so selecting the right popularity level becomes increasingly important as the round progresses.
- Start with middle‑range answers to keep the ball slower and give your team time to react.
- Coordinate with your teammate to anticipate the ball’s speed changes.
05 / THE GUIDE
Dash
Dash is a race where players select the most popular answer from a set of options to move forward on a track. Players may double down for extra progress or send extra choices to an opponent to slow them down.
Success depends on reading public opinion quickly and weighing the risk of double‑down choices against possible penalties.
- Use double‑down when you’re confident the answer sits near the top of the list.
- Send tougher choices to opponents who appear ahead to create a setback.
COMMUNITY
Player discussion