Crazy Mau or Cover Word?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 9 players on, only Cover Word works: it goes up to 12 players, Crazy Mau only up to 8.
- Cover Word needs a TV, or an iPad or Mac as the table; Crazy Mau also runs on phones alone.
- Cover Word needs at least 4 players – with fewer people, only Crazy Mau works.
- Cover Word rewards skill more than Crazy Mau (mostly skill vs. lots of luck).
- Only Crazy Mau can be played against the computer – Cover Word needs real players.
- Cover Word has more interaction than Crazy Mau (constant debate vs. you react to each other).
- Crazy Mau works from age 6, we recommend Cover Word from 10.
- Cover Word is played in teams; in Crazy Mau everyone plays for themselves.
At a glance
| At a glance | Crazy Mau | Cover Word |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Card games | Party games |
| Players | 2–8 players | 4–12 players |
| Length of a game | 5–15 min | 15–30 min |
| Age | ages 6+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | lots of luck | mostly skill |
| Noise level | lively | loud |
| Learning curve | explained in a minute | quick to learn |
| Interaction | you react to each other | constant debate |
| TV | not needed | needed |
| Against the computer | yes | no |
| Teams | no | yes |
| Bluffing | no | no |
| Reading needed | no | yes |
Which one suits you?
Crazy Mau
The classic card game with action cards: match suit or number, stack penalty cards and play your wild card at just the right moment. Quick to explain, quick to play, and mean enough to stay interesting.
Pick Crazy Mau when a mixed group wants to start right away and nobody wants to read rules.
Cover Word
Two teams, 25 words on the TV, and only the clue givers know which belong to whom. One word and one number have to steer their team to several cards – and away from the trap.
Pick Cover Word when there are at least four of you and you enjoy lateral thinking.
What they have in common
- Both work for 4–8 players.
- In both, everyone has secret information on their own phone.
- Both come free with Gather and need no account.