Yahtzee
Five dice, three rolls and thirteen boxes to fill.
What it is
Roll five dice up to three times, keep what you like, then write the result in one of 13 boxes. Each box is used once, so late in the game you are choosing which one to sacrifice. Hasbro's story is that a Canadian couple played it on their yacht and Edwin Lowe took the rights in exchange for 1,000 gift sets. It suits mixed ages, kids practicing addition, and anyone who wants a game going in 30 seconds.
What we love
- The 35-point upper bonus gives you a small long-term goal to chase.
- Extra Yahtzees earn 100 points each, which is always worth a shout.
- All it takes is five dice, a shaker and a score pad.
Honest trade-offs
- Mostly luck, with little to do during other people's turns.
- The score pad runs out, so keep some paper handy.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is mostly luck, with little to do during other people's turns..
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