Four in a Row or Five Dice?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 3 players on, only Five Dice works: it goes up to 6 players, Four in a Row only up to 2.
- Four in a Row rewards skill more than Five Dice (pure skill vs. lots of luck).
- Four in a Row needs at least 2 players – with fewer people, only Five Dice works.
- Four in a Row has more interaction than Five Dice (you react to each other vs. everyone on their own).
- Four in a Row is over sooner: usually 3–10 minutes, while Five Dice takes 10–30 minutes.
- Five Dice is louder than Four in a Row (lively vs. calm).
- Four in a Row works from age 5, we recommend Five Dice from 8.
- Four in a Row is quicker to learn than Five Dice (explained in a minute vs. quick to learn).
At a glance
| At a glance | Four in a Row | Five Dice |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Board and dice games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 2 players | 1–6 players |
| Length of a game | 3–10 min | 10–30 min |
| Age | ages 5+ | ages 8+ |
| Luck or skill | pure skill | lots of luck |
| Noise level | calm | 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?
Four in a Row
Discs drop into columns, and the first to line up four wins. Any kid gets the rules, yet every game is a small duel of thinking one move ahead.
Pick Four in a Row when two people want a clear-cut duel for a few minutes.
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 only work with exactly 2 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.