Crazy Mau or Quiz Night?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 9 players on, only Quiz Night works: it goes up to 10 players, Crazy Mau only up to 8.
- Quiz Night needs a TV, or an iPad or Mac as the table; Crazy Mau also runs on phones alone.
- Crazy Mau needs at least 2 players – with fewer people, only Quiz Night works.
- Quiz Night rewards skill more than Crazy Mau (mostly skill vs. lots of luck).
- Only Crazy Mau can be played against the computer – Quiz Night needs real players.
- Crazy Mau works from age 6, we recommend Quiz Night from 10.
- Quiz Night is louder than Crazy Mau (loud vs. lively).
- Crazy Mau has more interaction than Quiz Night (you react to each other vs. little contact).
At a glance
| At a glance | Crazy Mau | Quiz Night |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Card games | Party games |
| Players | 2–8 players | 1–10 players |
| Length of a game | 5–15 min | 5–10 min |
| Age | ages 6+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | lots of luck | mostly skill |
| Noise level | lively | loud |
| Learning curve | explained in a minute | explained in a minute |
| Interaction | you react to each other | little contact |
| TV | not needed | needed |
| Against the computer | yes | no |
| Teams | no | no |
| 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.
Quiz Night
The question on the TV, four big answer buttons on your phone, 20 seconds on the clock. Fast correct answers score more, streaks earn a bonus – and the leaderboard after each question shows who’s catching up.
Pick Quiz Night when you want to test each other’s knowledge in about ten minutes.
What they have in common
- Both work for 2–8 players.
- Both come free with Gather and need no account.