Little Max or Thirty-One?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 9 players on, only Thirty-One works: it goes up to 9 players, Little Max only up to 8.
- Little Max has more interaction than Thirty-One (constant debate vs. you react to each other).
- Little Max is louder than Thirty-One (loud vs. lively).
- Little Max involves bluffing, Thirty-One doesn’t.
- Thirty-One works from age 8, we recommend Little Max from 10.
- Little Max is one of the Board and dice games, Thirty-One one of the Card games.
At a glance
| At a glance | Little Max | Thirty-One |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Board and dice games | Card games |
| Players | 2–8 players | 2–9 players |
| Length of a game | 10–20 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 10+ | ages 8+ |
| Luck or skill | skill and luck | skill and luck |
| Noise level | loud | lively |
| Learning curve | quick to learn | quick to learn |
| Interaction | constant debate | you react to each other |
| TV | not needed | not needed |
| Against the computer | yes | yes |
| Teams | no | no |
| Bluffing | yes | no |
| Reading needed | no | no |
Which one suits you?
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.
Thirty-One
Three cards in your hand, three in the middle: swap until one suit gets as close to 31 as you can. Whoever knocks ends the round – and the worst hand then loses a life.
Pick Thirty-One when a bigger group wants a fast card game with a bit of a thrill.
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.