Games for 6 players
Six usually means two decks or two teams. These handle both without the hand size collapsing to four cards each.
Where to start
Picked for 6 specifically. These are built around that number, not merely able to survive it.
All 46 games for 6 players
500BoggleCrazy EightsDarts 501Free-form PointsHeartsRummySpadesUnoYahtzee500 (Contract)BlackjackBocceBriscolaCanastaCatan Victory PointsCricketDutch BlitzEuchreFive CrownsGolfHand and FootIndian RummyLiar's DiceMau MauMexican TrainOh HellPétanquePhase 10Pub QuizRomméRummikubScopaShut the BoxSkull KingTen-Pin BowlingTiotusenWin/Loss TallyWizardYatzyMeyerMille BornesPitchPool RummySchwimmenSkip-Bo
Nearby player counts
One seat either way changes which games are worth getting out.