Yacht Dice
Roll five dice up to three times a turn, hold the ones you like and score them in one of 12 boxes.
About the game
Yacht Dice is a classic dice strategy game: roll up to three times, decide what to keep and which combination to chase, then fill in the scorecard. Knowing when to take a low score is part of the strategy.
How to play
- 12 rounds. Each round you may roll up to 3 times, holding any dice between rolls.
- Each round you must fill one unused category (scoring 0 if it doesn’t fit).
- Reaching 63 in the upper section (Ones–Sixes) earns a 35-point bonus.
- Four of a kind / Full house / Choice score the dice total; small straight 15, large straight 30, Yacht (five alike) 50.
Controls
Tap Roll, tap dice to hold or release, then tap a category. Keyboard: Space to roll, 1–5 to hold.
Tips for a high score
- Early on, chase Fours, Fives and Sixes for the 63-point bonus.
- Save the Yacht box for when five dice match.
- Dump bad rolls into low-value boxes like Ones.
FAQ
- How do you play Yacht Dice?
- 12 rounds. Each round you may roll up to 3 times, holding any dice between rolls. Each round you must fill one unused category (scoring 0 if it doesn’t fit). Reaching 63 in the upper section (Ones–Sixes) earns a 35-point bonus. Four of a kind / Full house / Choice score the dice total; small straight 15, large straight 30, Yacht (five alike) 50.
- What are the controls?
- Tap Roll, tap dice to hold or release, then tap a category. Keyboard: Space to roll, 1–5 to hold.
- Any tips for Yacht Dice?
- Early on, chase Fours, Fives and Sixes for the 63-point bonus. Save the Yacht box for when five dice match. Dump bad rolls into low-value boxes like Ones.
- Do I need to download or sign up?
- No. Yacht Dice runs in your browser on phone or desktop for free. Your best score is saved locally in your browser.