The key differences
- From 7 players on, only Crazy Mau works: it goes up to 8 players, Five Dice only up to 6.
- Crazy Mau needs at least 2 players – with fewer people, only Five Dice works.
- Crazy Mau has more interaction than Five Dice (you react to each other vs. everyone on their own).
- Crazy Mau is over sooner: usually 5–15 minutes, while Five Dice takes 10–30 minutes.
- Crazy Mau is quicker to learn than Five Dice (explained in a minute vs. quick to learn).
- Crazy Mau works from age 6, we recommend Five Dice from 8.
- In Crazy Mau everyone has secret information on their phone; in Five Dice more is out in the open.
- Crazy Mau is one of the Card games, Five Dice one of the Board and dice games.
At a glance
| At a glance | Crazy Mau | Five Dice |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Card games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 2–8 players | 1–6 players |
| Length of a game | 5–15 min | 10–30 min |
| Age | ages 6+ | ages 8+ |
| Luck or skill | lots of luck | lots of luck |
| Noise level | lively | lively |
| Learning curve | explained in a minute | quick to learn |
| Interaction | you react to each other | everyone on their own |
| TV | not needed | not needed |
| Against the computer | yes | yes |
| Teams | no | no |
| Bluffing | no | no |
| Reading needed | no | no |
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.
Five Dice
Five dice, three rolls, thirteen boxes on the score sheet: every turn is a small choice between playing safe and taking a risk. The sheet adds itself up, bonus and extra five-of-a-kinds included.
Pick Five Dice when you want a laid-back dice game where kids can keep up.
What they have in common
- Both work for 2–6 players.
- Both also work without a TV, right on iPhone, iPad or Mac.
- You can play both against the computer.
- Both come free with Gather and need no account.