🎲 Master of Yahtzee
Yahtzee is one of the most popular dice games in the world, combining luck, probability, and strategy. Players roll five dice to complete 13 scoring categories, aiming for the highest total possible. First marketed in 1956 by Edwin S. Lowe, and later published by Milton Bradley and Hasbro, Yahtzee has become a true family classic with more than 50 million games sold annually worldwide.
🎯 Objective
Score the most points by rolling dice combinations and filling all 13 categories on the scorecard.
đź“ś Rules & Gameplay
- Turns: Each player has 13 turns. In each turn you may roll the five dice up to three times, keeping any dice you like between rolls.
- Upper Section: Score ones through sixes. If the total is 63 or more, gain a 35-point bonus.
- Lower Section:
- Three of a Kind – at least three dice the same, score all dice.
- Four of a Kind – at least four dice the same, score all dice.
- Full House – three of one number + a pair, 25 points.
- Small Straight – four in sequence, 30 points.
- Large Straight – five in sequence, 40 points.
- Yahtzee – all five dice the same, 50 points.
- Chance – sum of all dice, a flexible category.
🧠Strategy Tips
- Complete the upper section to secure the 35-point bonus.
- Save rerolls for valuable categories like Large Straight and Yahtzee.
- Use “Chance” wisely when stuck with poor rolls.
- Think ahead—plan which categories to leave open for later.
🔍 History & Popularity
Yahtzee traces back to the 1930s as “Yatzie.” In 1956, game promoter Edwin S. Lowe rebranded it as Yahtzee and popularized it through in-home “Yahtzee parties.” Milton Bradley acquired the rights in 1973, and Hasbro publishes it today. With over 50 million copies sold each year, Yahtzee is among the best-selling dice games of all time and has inspired countless digital adaptations.
đź’ˇ Why Play Yahtzee?
Easy to learn yet hard to master, Yahtzee is perfect for families, friends, and solo players. With a mix of luck and strategy, each 30-minute game is unique and endlessly replayable.