Say It Different or Little Max?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 9 players on, only Say It Different works: it goes up to 12 players, Little Max only up to 8.
- Say It Different needs a TV, or an iPad or Mac as the table; Little Max also runs on phones alone.
- Say It Different needs at least 4 players – with fewer people, only Little Max works.
- Only Little Max can be played against the computer – Say It Different needs real players.
- Say It Different is played in teams; in Little Max everyone plays for themselves.
- Say It Different rewards skill more than Little Max (mostly skill vs. skill and luck).
- Say It Different is louder than Little Max (very loud vs. loud).
- Little Max involves bluffing, Say It Different doesn’t.
At a glance
| At a glance | Say It Different | Little Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Party games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 4–12 players | 2–8 players |
| Length of a game | 10–20 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 10+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | mostly skill | skill and luck |
| Noise level | very loud | loud |
| Learning curve | explained in a minute | quick to learn |
| Interaction | constant debate | constant debate |
| TV | needed | not needed |
| Against the computer | no | yes |
| Teams | yes | no |
| Bluffing | no | yes |
| Reading needed | yes | no |
Which one suits you?
Say It Different
Two teams, 60 seconds, one word after another – and the obvious words are off limits. A watcher from the other team sees the same card and hits “Forbidden!” the moment one slips out.
Pick Say It Different when there are four or more of you and it’s allowed to get loud.
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 4–8 players.
- In both, everyone has secret information on their own phone.
- Both work from age 10.
- Both come free with Gather and need no account.