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Joust Mania is a movement-sensitive game of tag that is played in the real world, holding PlayStation Move motion controllers. First appearing as one of the games in the Sportsfriends pack, and then evolving as Joust Mania with more modes and up to 16 players, it's an active video game that doesn't require a screen. Players must jostle each other to move opponents’ controllers by pushing, shoving or other reasonable contact while at the same time keeping their controller still.
Unfortunately, Joust Mania is not available on Android, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 11/06/2019
Price: Free
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS3 and PS4
Skill Rating: 5+ year-olds
Players: 1-16
Genres: Physically Active (Action, Fighting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 17 features
Developer: Ad Angert (@AdAngert)
Costs: Free
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