Four in a Row or Little Max?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 3 players on, only Little Max works: it goes up to 8 players, Four in a Row only up to 2.
- Four in a Row rewards skill more than Little Max (pure skill vs. skill and luck).
- Little Max is louder than Four in a Row (loud vs. calm).
- Little Max has more interaction than Four in a Row (constant debate vs. you react to each other).
- Four in a Row works from age 5, we recommend Little Max from 10.
- Little Max involves bluffing, Four in a Row doesn’t.
- Four in a Row is over sooner: usually 3–10 minutes, while Little Max takes 10–20 minutes.
- Four in a Row is quicker to learn than Little Max (explained in a minute vs. quick to learn).
At a glance
| At a glance | Four in a Row | Little Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Board and dice games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 2 players | 2–8 players |
| Length of a game | 3–10 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 5+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | pure skill | skill and luck |
| Noise level | calm | 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?
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.
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 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.