Yahtzee

Yahtzee is the trademarked name of a popular dice game made by Milton Bradley (now owned by Hasbro). The object of the game is to score points by rolling certain combinations of numbers with five dice. The player must roll at least three of a kind of all six die face values (or an equal to or greater score of other combinations so that the total is at least 63 points) to achieve a bonus, and must further attain certain Poker hands such as four of a kind, full house, and straight. A Yahtzee is five of a kind.

Yahtzee is the most difficult combination to throw in a game and has the high score of 50 points. If a player scores one or more additional yahtzees during the same game, that player is awarded bonus points and given bonus chips that correspond to each additional Yahtzee that a player rolls. Bonus yahtzees are worth 100 points each. Bonus chips are only awarded for subsequent Yahtzees if the first Yahtzee was placed in the 50pt Yahtzee score box in the lower section.

Additional Yahtzees may be used as jokers in the lower section provided that the corresponding upper section box has been filled. For example, if a player rolled out five threes (a Yahtzee in the threes), the player could only use it as a joker in the lower section if he or she already had a score in the "threes" box in the upper section. If the "threes" box was still open, the player must score 15 in the threes (sum of five threes).

Yahtzee may also be played solitaire with the player attempting to reach the maximum possible score of 375. This form of this game has been solved by computer analysis. The computer program can tell the player what score choice to make for any possible configuration of the dice and for any possible partially filled score card. The program maximizes the possible player score. Computer programs, however, have not solved the game as it is played against other players.

Here's a look at some of the different Yahtzee versions available today:

Yahtzee: has been a family favorite dice game for over 40 years. Throw the dice to build straights, full houses, or five of a kind ... a Yahtzee! Complete one of each type of combination to earn maximum points, but how you get there is your decision. Do you go for the straights first and then the multiples of the same type of dice, or do you go for it all and get as many Yahtzees as you can? A fun family dice game for all

Yahtzee Deluxe Edition: if you like to play Yahtzee, then you'll love to play the Deluxe Edition! Shake up the five glittering dice in the plush cup. Roll them into the sleek, felt-lined tray. Place "keepers" in the handy dice holder. If you roll a bonus Yahtzee take an exclusive token. This set even provides the pencils to keep score! For elegance and style, you can't play a better game of Yahtzee!

Yahtzee Deluxe Folio Edition: America's most popular dice game now comes in a deluxe edition perfect for home and travel! A household classic since 1956, Yahtzee tests players luck, strategy, and understanding of the odds to compete for the highest score. The Game Folio Edition of Yahtzee has everything the classic version has and more! This first-class edition of Yahtzee contains a felt-lined dice cup, silent rolling tray, dice holders for the rolls you keep, a score pad, pencil and the complete rules. All of this is contained in a soft and sturdy nylon, zipper-closing carrying case.

Yahtzee - Electronic Handheld: a great way to play America's favorite dice game! Roll the dice, hold the "keepers", enter your score...all with the push of a button. Battery included. Features of Yahtzee Electronic Handheld: Automatic scoring, Bonus points, High score, Sound effects/victory song, and Automatic shutoff.

Yahtzee Nostalgia Edition: since the 50's the Yahtzee game has been America's favorite way to shake, roll and score! This nostalgia edition brings back the good ol' days with retro components including old-style dice cup, rules and score pad. It all adds up to great family fun!

Yahtzee Texas Hold 'Em: for high-rolling high-stakes fun, you can't beat the winning combination of Yahtzee and Texas Hold'em poker! The trick is to make the best 5-dice "hand" from your two personal pocket dice and 5 up-for-grabs dice. At showdown time, the player with the best poker hand wins the chips!

Yahtzee Score Cards: get ready to roll! This box contains 80 replacement score cards for playing Yahtzee.

Yahtzee To Go: shake up some Yahtzee fun wherever you go! Since 1956 players have been rolling classic dice combinations like Full House, Large Straight and Five of a Kind - that's Yahtzee! The unique combinations of luck and strategy makes every game an exciting challenge. It's classic shake-and-score action that keeps the fun rolling! When you are done, take it with you in the handy dice cup with cover.

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