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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jetpack Joyride” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4454 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Jetpack Joyride” meme mean?
Among players, “Jetpack Joyride” mostly calls up the specific feeling of this kind of game: an endless run, danger that grows every second, and a score that only counts if you keep moving forward. People use it to describe a situation where someone pushes on no matter what, dodging one obstacle after another without ever really stopping. The phrase also carries the game's light, deliberately absurd tone, where a desperate escape turns into something almost playful despite the constant danger.
Where does the “Jetpack Joyride” meme come from?
Jetpack Joyride is a mobile video game developed by the Australian studio Halfbrick Studios, already known for Fruit Ninja, and released in 2011 on smartphones. Players control Barry Steakfries, who grabs an experimental jetpack inside a secret laboratory and has to flee as far as possible while dodging lasers, guided missiles and other traps, all while collecting coins. The game found immediate international success thanks to its simple controls, deadpan humor and daily challenges, eventually winning Game of the Year at the 2012 Pocket Gamer Awards. Its endless-runner format made it a frequently cited classic of mobile gaming.
- 2011Release on mobile by Halfbrick Studios
- 2012Game of the Year win at the Pocket Gamer Awards
How to use the “Jetpack Joyride” meme
- Someone compares an endless real-life chase to a round of Jetpack Joyride.
- People reference the game to describe dodging one obstacle after another without ever stopping.
- A fan brings up Barry Steakfries and his stolen jetpack to describe an unlikely getaway.
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The “Jetpack Joyride” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @dimitraillette |
How to get the “Jetpack Joyride” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jetpack Joyride comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the game Jetpack Joyride come from?
It was created by the Australian studio Halfbrick Studios and released in 2011 on mobile.
Who made Jetpack Joyride?
Halfbrick Studios, also known for Fruit Ninja, created it.
What do you do in Jetpack Joyride?
You control Barry Steakfries, propelled by a stolen jetpack, dodging lasers and missiles for as long as possible.
Did Jetpack Joyride win any awards?
Yes, it won Game of the Year at the 2012 Pocket Gamer Awards.
How do I get the Jetpack Joyride meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jetpack Joyride” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Jetpack Joyride card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Jetpack Joyride — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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