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Joust is a movement-sensitive game of tag 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 the 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 Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Joust Mania

Game Details

Release Date: 11/06/2019

Price: Free

Platforms: Mac, PC, PS3 and PS4

Content Rating: PEGI 7

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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2 Video Games With More Documented Accessibility Features than Joust Mania

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Assistance Getting Starting:	Tutorials Practice Area View Control Mapping Assistance With Controls Reaction-Time Not Critical Low Pressure Adjust Speed No Jump Scares
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Pieces:	Components are Distinguishable by Touch Components are Replaceable No Non-Standard Dice (Or No Dice) No Tiny Pieces No Paper Money No Sprawl
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Printed Visibility:	Colour Blind Friendly Design Double-Coding Colour High Contrast Colours
Component Identifiability:	Outline Key Elements No Busy Backgrounds Easily Verbalised Game State No Close Inspection Disadvantage Playable Without Sight

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