This online version of YAHTZEE was made by me. My name is Einar Egilsson and over there on the left is my current Facebook profile picture! In the last couple of years I've made a number of simple online card games, including Hearts and Spades. After making seven card games and three solitaires I figured it was time to try something else, so I decided to make YAHTZEE (or YATZY as it's known here in Denmark, where the rules and scoring are also slightly different). It's been a fun game to make, and I'm looking forward to seeing how well Bill will play against human opponents :) There are also miniature versions of the game sold in sets contained either in cups that act as keychains (by the company Basic Fun) [10] or in specially shaped pens (by the company Stylus). [11]

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Yahtzee Instructions – 1 or More Players" (PDF). Milton Bradley Company. 1996. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2003-03-12 . Retrieved 2015-09-23. The highest possible score is 1,575 and involves throwing 13 Yahtzees, scoring 12 Yahtzee bonuses of 100 points each, as well as 375 in the other categories. [8] If you roll a subsequent Yahtzee, you have the chance to receive a Double Yahtzee, which adds a hundred points to your score. The classic and inimitable Yahtzee has been around for generations in one shape or another, but after countless revisions of form and cosmetics, including several travel versions, it appears to have reached its final form. If a category is chosen but the dice do not match the requirements of the category the player scores 0 in that category. Some combinations offer the player a choice as to which category to score them under; e.g., a full house could be scored in the Full House, the Three-Of-A-Kind, or the Chance categories. The Chance category is often used for a turn that will not score well in any other category. [5] Yahtzee bonuses and Joker rules [ edit ] Although Yahtzee is a commercial game with its own components, the game can also be played with just five dice and a pencil and paperThere are a large number of related games. Yatzy is one of the most popular. Yatzy rules and scoring categories are somewhat different from Yahtzee: [17] Yahtzee is a dice game made by Milton Bradley (a company that has since been acquired and assimilated by Hasbro). It was first marketed under the name of Yahtzee by game entrepreneur Edwin S. Lowe in 1956. The game is a development of earlier dice games such as Poker Dice, Yacht and Generala. It is also similar to Yatzy, which is popular in Scandinavia. Easy to Learn, Challenging to Master: Yahtzee is a game that appeals to all ages and skill levels. The simple rules and straightforward gameplay make it accessible to beginners, while the strategic elements keep the game engaging for experienced players. Various Yahtzee console games have been sold over the years including an early version on the TI-99/4A computer as well as a 1978 version introduced on the Apple II computer. [12] In 1996, the game was first released to PC and Mac users by Atari. The Ultimate Yahtzee CD-ROM game contained standard Yahtzee as well as other varieties. Later, GameHouse also released an authorized special version of the game for Windows users. It was re-released by Hasbro Interactive in 2001 with 700 free hours of AOL. Similarly to Yahtzee, Boggle seems to have had dozens of iterations over the years, with the latest one demonstrating exactly why it’s such a good travel game. This edition keeps everything together in a small and hard-wearing box and all you need to supply are the pens and scraps of paper to write on (or a mobile phone/tablet, if you prefer).

In the upper section there are six boxes. The score in each of these boxes is determined by adding the total number of dice matching that box. Endless Hours of Fun: This game offers the same exciting gameplay as the original version, ensuring countless hours of entertainment whether you're traveling solo or with friends and family. The Yahtzee scorecard contains 13 different category boxes and in each round, after the third roll, the player must choose one of these categories. The score entered in the box depends on how well the five dice match the scoring rule for the category. Details of the scoring rules for each category are given below. As an example, one of the categories is called Three of a Kind. The scoring rule for this category means that a player only scores if at least three of the five dice are the same value. The game is completed after 13 rounds by each player, with each of the 13 boxes filled. The total score is calculated by summing all thirteen boxes, together with any bonuses. [5] Balut is the name of a Danish dice game played by expatriates in many countries all over the world. The name of the game is taken from balut eggs. The objective of the game is to score points by rolling five dice to make certain combinations. The dice can be rolled up to three times in a turn to try to make various scoring combinations and dice must remain in the box. A game consists of thirteen rounds. After each round, the player chooses which scoring category is to be used for that round. Once a category has been used in the game, it cannot be used again. The scoring categories have varying point values, some of which are fixed values and others for which the score depends on the value of the dice. A Yahtzee is five-of-a-kind and scores 50 points, the highest of any category. The winner is the player who scores the most points.

If the sum of all the upper boxes is 63 or greater, the player receives an additional bonus of 35. To get at or above 63, aim for 3 of a kind for each of the upper boxes. With five different ways to play, from basic snap to amassing the largest card-collection or to sabotaging your neighbour’s hand, there’s plenty of variety to keep things interesting. If you drop the obvious benefits of the waterproof cards, you’ll find all kinds of variations of Dobble, including Harry Potter, Marvel, Dobble Classic, XXL, a 10th Anniversary edition and even Dobble 360 which rotates the cards for an extra challenge; so whatever you’re into, there’s a Dobble for you. Yahtzee Try only going for Chance if it's either 25 points or above, or if you have no other good plays. Frequently Asked Questions How many dice are in Yahtzee? Deluxe edition games have been sold alongside the regular issue games since the early 1960s. They all contain components that are more luxurious than standard game parts. In recent years, a number of collector issue Yahtzees have been sold as well. Some of these collector issues have dice that replace the pips with certain symbols connected to a theme, but still correspond to the numbers one to six.

Over time, the Yahtzee logo has taken several forms. The original version of the logo was used throughout the entire period that the game was produced solely by the Lowe company. After 1973, the logo changed various times. This logo is found on the scorecards and the game box(es). In each turn a player may throw the dice up to three times. A player doesn't have to roll all five dice on the second and third throw of a round, he may put as many dice as he wants to the side and only throw the ones that don't have the numbers he's trying to get. For example, a player throws and gets 1,3,3,4,6. He decides he want to try for the large straight, 1,2,3,4,5. So, he puts 1,3,4 to the side and only throws 3 and 6 again, hoping to get 2 and 5. Shake up the box and level out the 16 lettered dice inside, remove the lid and spell as many words as you can, with three letters or more (or fewer if you like, we’re not the Boggle Police) you can also choose to only allow connected letters, so words have to snake around, rather than just choosing from anywhere. Any comments, complaints, bug reports, questions, or anything else should be sent to [email protected]. We can't respond to everyone, but we try to Durability: Look for Travel Yahtzee sets made from sturdy materials that can withstand the rigors of travel. Games that come with a storage case or pouch are ideal, as they provide an extra layer of protection for the dice and score sheets.

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The present-day commercial Yahtzee began when toy and game entrepreneur Edwin S. Lowe filed Yahtzee as a trademark with the U.S. Patent Office on April 19, 1956. The first commercial usage of the name Yahtzee was a few weeks earlier on April 3. Lowe classified his product as a Poker Dice Game. Lowe is also responsible for introducing Bingo to the U.S. market. [3] Currently, a zip-up cloth deluxe folio edition is sold. It consists of the set of dice, the cup, the scorecards and a tray for the dice to roll on, which includes a holder for the dice to be saved for the next roll. The cup has an oblong lip for easy storage. Things to Consider Before BuyingBefore embarking on your Journey with Travel Yahtzee, there are a few key factors to keep in mind. By considering these factors, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your travel preferences and gaming needs: Some players count five of the same number (called a "Yahtzee") as being a valid Full House. However, the official rule is that a Full House is "three of one number and two of another". [5] Small Straight and Large Straight are sometimes called Low and High, Short and Long Straight, or Little and Big Straights. [5] The Three-of-a-Kind and Four-of-a-Kind categories are scored using the total of the needed number of same-faced dice. For instance, 5-5-5-5-6 will score 20 points in Four-of-a-Kind and 15 points in Three-of-a-Kind. This scoring rule is the same as the Four-of-a-Kind scoring used in Yacht.