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Machine Party guide hub
Machine Party is a fast party game where two to four players face short, dangerous minigames and try to outlast the machine running the test. This page is a focused directory: choose the guide that solves the question you have right now.
Released: July 30, 2026 on Steam.
Version history: v1.5 added Arcade; v2.0 added Local couch co-op; v2.1.1 added Custom Playlist Shuffle and fixed Local achievement registration; v2.1.2 fixed the Local Original intro. These are the latest game patch notes found in the official announcements, checked November 2, 2026.
Find the guide you need
Each route stays focused on one practical question, so you can get to the answer without reading a long walkthrough first.
đŽ All Minigames & Rules
See the known 15 minigames, what each round asks you to do, and how a player wins.
â02 / First sessionđšī¸ Basic Controls & How to Play
Check keyboard and controller inputs, briefings, room creation, and joining basics.
â03 / Couch setupđĨ Local Co-op & Split Screen Setup
Open the Local menu, join with up to four controllers, and understand the simulation-specific screen layouts.
â04 / Connection bayđ Online Multiplayer & Online Fix
Start with private-room setup, then work through failed invites, stale IDs, and version mismatches.
â05 / Maintenanceđ§ Common Fixes & Troubleshooting
Find practical checks for crashes, black screens, missing controllers, and bug reports.
â06 / Restricted filesđĄ Pro Tips & Hidden Secrets
Learn minigame habits, achievement routes, and the clues behind the Tartarus Engine theories.
â07 / Quick answersâ FAQ
Get short answers to the player-count, platform, matchmaking, controller, and lore questions that come up most.
This guide is updated regularly as new minigames and strategies are discovered. Game facts are checked against the official Steam listing and the source desk.