Yahtzee is a popular dice game where the objective is to score as many points as possible by rolling specific combinations with five dice. Each round, you have up to three rolls. After each roll, you can decide which dice to keep and which to reroll to aim for your desired combination. The goal is to use strategic decisions and a bit of luck to achieve combinations like a “Large Straight,” a “Full House,” or even a “Yahtzee” (five of a kind).

You must fill various categories, with each combination used only once per game. It’s important to balance risk and caution during the game to maximize your score. When all categories are filled, the scores are tallied, and the player with the highest total wins.

Use the early rounds to secure higher-scoring combinations like “Full House” or “Large Straight.” This can give you a solid lead early in the game.

After each roll, carefully decide which dice to keep. Sometimes accepting a safe roll is better than risking it all for an uncertain outcome.

Aim to score at least 63 points in the upper section (numbers 1–6) to earn the valuable 35-point bonus, which can significantly boost your total score.

If a specific combination isn’t working out, adjust your strategy. Avoid risky rolls when you can fill a simpler category and avoid penalties.

A “Yahtzee” is the highest-scoring combination, bringing a significant points boost. If you have a chance to roll five of a kind, go for it—it’s often worth the risk. Additionally, every extra Yahtzee scored in a single game earns 100 bonus points.