How many players is Yahtzee?

Yahtzee plays with 2–10 players, ages 6 and up.

How long does Yahtzee take to play?

A game of Yahtzee takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Yahtzee rates 5.4/10 from 12,182 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a childrens game / comic book / strip game built around dice rolling, paper-and-pencil, push your luck.

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Yahtzee (1956)

2–10 players · 30 min · age 6+ · ★ 5.4 on BGG

Players: 2–10
Play time: 30 min
Age: 6+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.4/10

Best for 2–10 players aged 6+ who like childrens game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Yahtzee

Yes the dice are fickle, but score your combos strategically to max out on points.

Childrens Game Comic Book / Strip Dice Movies / TV / Radio theme Music Travel

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking, Set Collection · Designer: Edwin S. Lowe

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Yahtzee FAQ

How many players is Yahtzee?: Yahtzee plays with 2–10 players, ages 6 and up.
How long does Yahtzee take to play?: A game of Yahtzee takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Yahtzee any good?: Yahtzee rates 5.4/10 from 12,182 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a childrens game / comic book / strip game built around dice rolling, paper-and-pencil, push your luck.