Rules
Try to score the highest amount you can.
You can roll the dice up to three times (and can hold dice by clicking on them).
After any Roll (1, 2 or 3) you need to select a category to place the total. Choose Wisely! You must assign a category by the third roll, even if it is a 0 score.
Categories
| 1s |
1 point for each 1 thrown |
| 2s |
2 points for each 2 thrown |
| 3s |
3 points for each 3 thrown |
| 4s |
4 points for each 4 thrown |
| 5s |
5 points for each 5 thrown |
| 6s |
6 points for each 6 thrown |
| Bonus |
If 1s to 6s total 63 or above, then 35 points |
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| 3 of a Kind |
3 of the same number. Scores total value of all dice. |
| 4 of a Kind |
4 of the same number. Scores total value of all dice. |
| Full House |
A 3-of-a-kind and 2-of-a-kind. Scores 25 points |
| Small Straight |
4 numbers in a row (any order). Scores 30 points |
| Big Straight |
5 numbers in a row (any order). Scores 40 points |
| The Yacht |
5 of a kind. Scores 50 points |
| Chance |
No pattern required. Scores total value of all dice. |
History
There are many games like this, such as Yot, Generala, Cheerio, and the commercially available Yahtzee (trademarked by Hasbro).
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