Crazy Mau or Little Max?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- Little Max has more interaction than Crazy Mau (constant debate vs. you react to each other).
- Crazy Mau works from age 6, we recommend Little Max from 10.
- Little Max rewards skill more than Crazy Mau (skill and luck vs. lots of luck).
- Little Max is louder than Crazy Mau (loud vs. lively).
- Little Max involves bluffing, Crazy Mau doesn’t.
- Crazy Mau is over sooner: usually 5–15 minutes, while Little Max takes 10–20 minutes.
- Crazy Mau is quicker to learn than Little Max (explained in a minute vs. quick to learn).
- Crazy Mau is one of the Card games, Little Max one of the Board and dice games.
At a glance
| At a glance | Crazy Mau | Little Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Card games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 2–8 players | 2–8 players |
| Length of a game | 5–15 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 6+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | lots of luck | skill and luck |
| Noise level | lively | loud |
| Learning curve | explained in a minute | quick to learn |
| Interaction | you react to each other | constant debate |
| TV | not needed | not needed |
| Against the computer | yes | yes |
| Teams | no | no |
| Bluffing | no | yes |
| 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.
Little Max
Roll, peek, announce – and feel free to lie. The next player believes you or calls your bluff, and whoever’s wrong loses a life. The dice live on your phone, so no cup and no cheating.
Pick Little Max when you’re a sociable bunch who likes putting on a poker face.
What they have in common
- Both work for 2–8 players.
- Both also work without a TV, right on iPhone, iPad or Mac.
- You can play both against the computer.
- In both, everyone has secret information on their own phone.
- Both come free with Gather and need no account.