About Yacht Dice
Yacht is the traditional dice game that inspired the famous branded game Yahtzee. It mixes luck with smart choices about where to score.
Yacht Dice at a glance
| Genre | Multiplayer game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap, online or on one device |
| Typical game length | 10 to 20 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Yacht Dice
- Choose a mode. Choose how to play: Online with friends (share a room link), Pass & play on one device, or vs Computer.
- Roll. Up to three times per turn.
- Hold dice. Tap dice to keep them.
- Score. Pick a category; each is used once.
Rules
- Upper section total of 63 or more earns a 35-point bonus.
- Yacht (five of a kind) scores 50.
- Online rooms hold 2 to 4 players, and moves appear instantly on every screen.
Levels and difficulty
13 rounds per player.
Scoring
Winning scores 1,000 points, a draw 300 and taking part 100. Share your result with the people you played. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Yacht Dice
- Aim for the upper bonus early.
- Use Chance as a safety net.
History of the game
Yacht dice games date back to at least the 1930s.
How we built and tested Yacht Dice
We tested every rule by having computer players play complete games against each other at every player count, confirming every game ends properly and no illegal move is accepted. Online play was tested with several simulated phones sharing one room.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Yahtzee?
It is the traditional Yacht game with similar scoring; Yahtzee is a trademarked version.
Can I play with friends online?
Yes. Create a room, share the link on WhatsApp, and friends join from their own phones with no account needed.