Stack Rush or Little Max?
Both games come with Gather. Here’s how they differ and when each one fits better.
The key differences
- From 7 players on, only Little Max works: it goes up to 8 players, Stack Rush only up to 6.
- Little Max has more interaction than Stack Rush (constant debate vs. little contact).
- Little Max is louder than Stack Rush (loud vs. calm).
- Little Max is over sooner: usually 10–20 minutes, while Stack Rush takes 20–40 minutes.
- Stack Rush works from age 7, we recommend Little Max from 10.
- Little Max involves bluffing, Stack Rush doesn’t.
- Stack Rush is one of the Card games, Little Max one of the Board and dice games.
At a glance
| At a glance | Stack Rush | Little Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Card games | Board and dice games |
| Players | 2–6 players | 2–8 players |
| Length of a game | 20–40 min | 10–20 min |
| Age | ages 7+ | ages 10+ |
| Luck or skill | skill and luck | skill and luck |
| Noise level | calm | loud |
| Learning curve | quick to learn | quick to learn |
| Interaction | little contact | 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?
Stack Rush
A card game about laying cards in the right order: everyone builds the same four piles from 1 to 12, but each of you only wants to empty your own stock. The fun is in long turns where one card frees up the next.
Pick Stack Rush when two to six people want a relaxed card game with something to puzzle over.
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 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.