Just Dance: Decades of Hits Party Mode Guide & Tips

What Does Just Dance: Decades of Hits Party Mode Do?

Give your throwback dance night a twist with Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode. Its rules change each round, giving your group something new to respond to as you dance. Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode sits alongside six-player dancing and a soundtrack spanning the ’70s through the 2020s, so you can bring different generations onto the same floor.

The core dancing is familiar: follow the on-screen coaches, copy their choreography, and earn points through timing and accuracy. Party Mode adds unexpected twists through its changing rules. Pay attention to each round’s instructions, even when you already know the song.

That combination gives a gathering two sources of variety: the music itself and the rules surrounding the dancing. You can recognize a chorus immediately while still needing to adjust to the next round.

The game also includes other ways to spend the evening:

Mode or feature	What it includes
Party Mode	Rules that change each round
Workout Mode	Calorie tracking after each dance
Adventure Mode	Lyra’s journey through six decade-inspired worlds, activities, and exclusive rewards
Playlists	Custom playlists and selections created by the Just Dance team

Keep the distinction in mind when organizing your session. Choose Party Mode for changing rules, use playlists to arrange songs, and enter Adventure Mode when you want the time-traveling story.

For Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode, start by getting everyone comfortable with the basic dance prompts. Let newcomers focus on following the coach before turning the evening into a score contest. Familiar music helps people join in, but knowing the lyrics and knowing the choreography are separate skills.

Set Up Your Players and Controllers Before Dancing

The game supports up to six players dancing together with a single copy. That gives you room for a family session or a group of friends without asking everyone to purchase the game.

Smartphones can serve as controllers through the free Just Dance Controller app. On PlayStation and Xbox, a smartphone with that app is required to track your movements, and additional accessories aren’t required.

Setup detail	What to prepare
Group size	Up to six players
Game copies	One copy for the shared group session
Smartphone controls	A compatible smartphone using the free Just Dance Controller app
PlayStation and Xbox movement tracking	Smartphone with the Just Dance Controller app
Additional PlayStation and Xbox accessories	None required

Install the controller app before guests arrive. Get participating phones ready before starting the dancing, and leave yourself time to complete the connection process. Handling setup while everyone is waiting for their favorite song can drain the room’s energy.

Clear enough floor space for people to move without bumping into furniture or each other. Place drinks and snacks outside the dancing area, then check that everyone can see the screen. These simple preparations matter when players are watching choreography rather than their surroundings.

Before launching Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode, explain the basic job: follow the selected coach and use the scrolling movement indicators to anticipate what comes next. Keep that explanation short, then let people learn through a song.

Avoid making the opening dance a test of who already knows Just Dance. Give newcomers space to miss movements, recover, and keep participating. The dance continues even when someone performs poorly, so a shaky opening doesn’t have to end their turn.

Build Your Dance Night Around Six Musical Eras

Decades of Hits includes 35 songs, with music stretching from the ’70s to the 2020s. Each decade also has its own visual identity, giving the evening a change of scenery alongside the change in sound.

Use that range to share control of the music. Ask guests which era they want to revisit, then alternate their choices. Let someone introduce a favorite older track, and give another player room to bring the group back to current music.

These songs provide a starting point for an evening that moves through the decades:

Decade	Featured song	Artist
’70s	Mamma Mia	ABBA
’80s	It’s Tricky	Run DMC
’90s	Wannabe	The Spice Girls
2000s	Bye Bye Bye	*NSYNC
2010s	Turn Down for What	DJ Snake & Lil Jon
2020s	NUEVAYoL	Bad Bunny

For Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode, use the wider soundtrack as a conversation starter before you begin. Ask each guest for an era or song they’re excited about rather than assuming everyone shares the same nostalgic favorites.

You can also create a separate playlist for a musical trip through time. Begin with older tracks and work toward the 2020s, or alternate retro songs with modern selections. Custom playlists let you organize the music yourself.

The tracklist has room beyond the headline selections. “Uptown Girl,” “Feel Good Inc.,” “Danza Kuduro,” and “Manchild” offer additional choices when you want to change the sound of the session.

Don’t confuse a familiar song with familiar choreography. “Wannabe” and several other returning tracks have new routines in this entry. Watch the coach even if you’ve danced to the song in an older game.

Let guests request songs without requiring them to lead every movement. Recognizing a track can make joining in more appealing; the on-screen choreography handles the instruction.

Choose Routines by Difficulty, Effort, and Coach Format

Song choice is only part of planning a dance night. The routines also differ in difficulty, physical effort, and coach format.

Difficulty and effort describe different aspects of a dance. Read both labels when choosing your next routine. An Easy routine can carry a Moderate effort rating, while a Medium routine can be labeled Chill.

The following examples show how those combinations work:

Song or routine	Coach format	Difficulty	Effort
ABC	Trio	Easy	Chill
Bye Bye Bye	Trio	Easy	Chill
Around the World	Quartet	Medium	Chill
Across All Time	Duet	Medium for P1; Easy for P2	Moderate
Hello — Video Call Version	Duet	Easy	Chill
HOT TO GO! — Take Away Version	Duet	Easy	Moderate

Start newcomers with an Easy routine and let them get used to matching movements. “ABC” and “Bye Bye Bye” both pair that difficulty with a Chill effort label.

For “Across All Time,” choose the coach with its difficulty in mind: P1 is Medium, while P2 is Easy. Use that distinction when two dancers want different levels of challenge within the same duet.

Alternate routines also give you another way to revisit a song. Decades of Hits includes five alternate routines, including the Video Call Version of “Hello” and the Take Away Version of “HOT TO GO!”

When preparing for Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode, spend some regular dancing time learning how these labels feel to your group. Let players discover whether they prefer simpler choreography, lower effort, or a more demanding routine.

Keep track of your selected coach during songs with multiple dancers. Follow that character’s movements when the performers change positions, and use the scrolling indicators to prepare for the next move. Looking between the coach and those indicators helps you read the routine as it unfolds.

Keep the Evening Moving Between Songs and Modes

A dance night doesn’t need to stay in one mode from beginning to end. Use the game’s different activities to give the session a shape that matches your group’s interests.

Start with a few familiar songs, move into Party Mode for changing rules, and leave room for requests afterward. Treat that as a plan for the evening rather than a requirement to complete everything in one sitting.

For Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode, pause long enough between rounds for everyone to understand the next instructions. Keep the group focused on what the round asks before discussing scores or choosing what to do afterward.

Give different guests a say in the next activity. Someone might want another round of dancing, while another player wants to explore the story. Take turns choosing so the same person doesn’t direct the entire evening.

Make Room for Adventure and Workout Sessions

Adventure Mode follows Lyra through six worlds inspired by different decades as she works to rescue Dr. Gigavolt. It combines dancing with activities and exclusive rewards, offering a story to follow beyond individual song selections.

Workout Mode tracks calories after each dance. Use it when you want activity tracking to be part of the session, and take breaks whenever the group needs them.

Keep those goals separate in your planning: changing rules, story progression, and exercise tracking each give players a different reason to keep dancing.

Prepare Your Music Before Guests Arrive

Use the song library’s sorting and filtering tools to find tracks you want to play. Build a custom playlist for the portions of the evening where you want an arranged song sequence.

Check access to your selected songs beforehand. The library displays music from other packs and Just Dance+ alongside music you own. Selecting accessible tracks in advance helps you keep the gathering moving.

Just Dance+ is a paid streaming service for additional songs, with account and internet requirements. Plan your evening around the music you can already access, then consider extra songs separately.

For platform details or purchasing options, visit the Just Dance: Decades of Hits game page. Once setup is handled, give the group room to enjoy the music, learn the moves, and choose what comes next.

FAQ

What does Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode do?

Just Dance: Decades of Hits party mode changes the rules each round, adding unexpected twists to the dancing. Follow each round’s instructions alongside the game’s core choreography and movement prompts.

How many people can dance together?

Up to six players can dance together using a single copy of the game. Prepare the participating controllers before starting, and arrange the dancing area so everyone can move and see the screen.

Do you need a smartphone on PlayStation or Xbox?

Yes. On PlayStation and Xbox, a smartphone with the free Just Dance Controller app is required to track movements. No additional accessories are required for that setup.

How many songs are included in Decades of Hits?

The game includes 35 songs spanning the ’70s through the 2020s, plus five alternate routines. Featured tracks include “Mamma Mia,” “Wannabe,” “Bye Bye Bye,” “Turn Down for What,” and “NUEVAYoL.”