Corner Chaos or Thirty-One?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 7 players on, only Thirty-One works: it goes up to 9 players, Corner Chaos only up to 6.
- Corner Chaos needs a TV, or an iPad or Mac as the table; Thirty-One also runs on phones alone.
- Thirty-One needs at least 2 players – with fewer people, only Corner Chaos works.
- Corner Chaos is louder than Thirty-One (very loud vs. lively).
- Corner Chaos is over sooner: usually 3–5 minutes, while Thirty-One takes 10–20 minutes.
- Corner Chaos rewards skill more than Thirty-One (mostly skill vs. skill and luck).
- Corner Chaos is quicker to learn than Thirty-One (explained in a minute vs. quick to learn).
- Corner Chaos works from age 6, we recommend Thirty-One from 8.
At a glance
| At a glance | Corner Chaos | Thirty-One |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Racing games | Card games |
| Players | 1–6 players | 2–9 players |
| Length of a game | 3–5 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 6+ | ages 8+ |
| Luck or skill | mostly skill | skill and luck |
| Noise level | very loud | lively |
| Learning curve | explained in a minute | quick to learn |
| Interaction | you react to each other | you react to each other |
| TV | needed | not needed |
| Against the computer | yes | yes |
| Teams | no | no |
| Bluffing | no | no |
| Reading needed | no | no |
Which one suits you?
Corner Chaos
A quick three-lap kart race on the TV, steered by turning your phone sideways like a wheel. Items from boxes – boost, oil slick, shield – keep the drivers at the back in with a chance.
Pick Corner Chaos when things can get loud and fast and you’ve got a TV.
Thirty-One
Three cards in your hand, three in the middle: swap until one suit gets as close to 31 as you can. Whoever knocks ends the round – and the worst hand then loses a life.
Pick Thirty-One when a bigger group wants a fast card game with a bit of a thrill.
What they have in common
- Both work for 2–6 players.
- You can play both against the computer.
- Both come free with Gather and need no account.