Five Dice 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 Five Dice (constant debate vs. everyone on their own).
- From 7 players on, only Little Max works: it goes up to 8 players, Five Dice only up to 6.
- Little Max needs at least 2 players – with fewer people, only Five Dice works.
- Little Max rewards skill more than Five Dice (skill and luck vs. lots of luck).
- Little Max is louder than Five Dice (loud vs. lively).
- Little Max involves bluffing, Five Dice doesn’t.
- Little Max is over sooner: usually 10–20 minutes, while Five Dice takes 10–30 minutes.
- Five Dice works from age 8, we recommend Little Max from 10.
At a glance
| At a glance | Five Dice | Little Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Board and dice games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 1–6 players | 2–8 players |
| Length of a game | 10–30 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 8+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | lots of luck | skill and luck |
| Noise level | lively | loud |
| Learning curve | quick to learn | quick to learn |
| Interaction | everyone on their own | 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?
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.
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 2–6 players.
- Both are Board and dice games.
- 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.