How to play
Roll five dice and build the best possible hand — a game runs twelve turns, one for each scoring category. Every turn:
- Roll all five dice.
- Hold the dice you want by tapping them, then re-roll the rest. You get three rolls per turn (the opening roll plus two re-rolls).
- Bank the result in one category on the scorecard.
Each category is used once, so where you bank is the whole game. You never have to re-roll — cash in early when the dice are good. Every box must be filled, so weak turns mean “scratching” a hand into a category you can’t reach.
Scoring
Numbers — sum the dice showing that face:
| Category | Scores |
|---|---|
| Ones – Sixes | Sum of all dice showing that number |
Combinations:
| Category | Scores |
|---|---|
| Full House | Three of a kind plus a pair → sum of all five dice |
| Four of a Kind | Four dice the same → sum of those four dice |
| Little Straight | 1-2-3-4-5 → flat 30 |
| Big Straight | 2-3-4-5-6 → flat 30 |
| Choice | Sum of all five dice (a safe dump) |
| Yacht | All five dice the same → a huge 50 |
Your total is every category added up — no upper-section bonus, every point earned in the boxes.
Tips
- Chase the Yacht early. 50 points is a quarter of a strong game, so gamble your re-rolls on three or four of a kind before settling for Four of a Kind.
- Bank high faces in Numbers. A hand full of sixes is worth more there than in Choice.
- Keep Choice as an escape hatch for turns where nothing else fits.
- Scratch cheap boxes on bad turns. Write off Ones or Twos when a roll is hopeless — you lose the fewest points.
FAQ
- How many rolls do you get per turn in Yacht Dice?
- Three — the opening roll plus two re-rolls. Hold the dice you want between rolls, then bank the result in one of the twelve categories.
- What is a Yacht and how much is it worth?
- A Yacht is all five dice showing the same face, worth a flat 50 points — the biggest single score in the game.
- How do you get a high score in Yacht Dice?
- Chase the Yacht early, bank high faces in the Numbers section, keep Choice as an escape hatch, and scratch cheap boxes like Ones on hopeless turns.
- Is Yacht Dice free to play online?
- Yes, it runs free in your browser with no install or sign-up.