Party Mix 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Board, Card & Party / Action

Party Mix

Deep cut

SystemAtari 2600
Released1983
GenreBoard, Card & Party, Action
DeveloperStarpath Corporation
PublisherStarpath Corporation
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Atari 2600 in 1983, Party Mix is a board, card or party game developed by Starpath Corporation. It blends board, card & party and action elements.

It landed about 6 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1983 include Mario Bros., E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Halloween. Among the 9 2600 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Starpath Corporation also made Parachute, Dragonstomper and Escape from the Mindmaster for the 2600.

Party Mix supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Party Mix is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Party Mix gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

Party Mix walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Party Mix.

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

Party Mix FAQ

When did Party Mix come out on the 2600?

Party Mix was released for the Atari 2600 in 1983.

Who made Party Mix?

It was developed by Starpath Corporation.

Is Party Mix multiplayer?

Yes. Party Mix supports up to 4 players.

How long does Party Mix take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Party Mix typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Party Mix on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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