Yahtzee yee haa (Yahtzee)

Member Name: EggMan

Product:	Yahtzee
Date:	18/07/09 (104 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great family fun, exciting.

Disadvantages: Don't turn away for a split second

I used to love playing this years ago, it is a very addictive game. In the box you get, 5 dice, a tub to shake said dice and pads to keep score. The inside of the box has a plastic moulded tray which has recesses to hold the dice etc and it also doubles up as the playing field, well a decent sized tub like square in which to throw the dice.

Aim of the game:

Each player takes it in turns to throw the dice. Each turn you get three throws. The aim is to get each or as many of the predetermined dice combinations to score as many points, well more than your opponent, as possible. The game name sake 'Yahtzee' which is getting 5 dice all the same number, i.e. after three throws obtaining 5 threes gets you 50 points. After the first throw, you keep a side the dice you want to keep. i.e. if you throw the following, 2, 3, 3, 3, 5 you would keep the 3's and throw the 2 and 5 again hoping to get Yahtzee. Other combinations include three of a kind, four of a kind, full house, low straight and high straight.

Verdict:

Yahtzee comes in at around £8 The game is a game of chance, skill and luck, keeping the right dice, working out which is the best combination to go for on your last throw etc. Overall, this is a great family game, very entertaining and gets the adrenalin going when you need certain dice to lie.

TIP: Don't fall for the someone looking behind you trick, turn your back and you will suddenly hear a shout "YAHTZEE" !!! Hmmm are you cheating or WHAT?? More often in this house YES....

Summary: A great game for all ages