Yahtzee Dice Roller
Roll five six-sided dice for Yahtzee with realistic 3D physics. See all five results instantly тАФ perfect for game night, travel Yahtzee, or any time you need to roll five dice at once.
How to Play Yahtzee
In Yahtzee, each turn you roll five dice up to three times, choosing which dice to keep between rolls. After your final roll, you score in one of 13 categories: ones through sixes (sum of matching dice), three of a kind, four of a kind, full house (25 points), small straight (30 points), large straight (40 points), Yahtzee (50 points), or chance (sum of all dice).
Yahtzee Scoring Categories
The upper section (ones through sixes) scores the sum of dice showing that number тАФ getting 63+ earns a 35-point bonus. The lower section has combination scores: Three of a Kind (sum of all dice), Four of a Kind (sum of all dice), Full House (25 points), Small Straight with 4 in sequence (30 points), Large Straight with 5 in sequence (40 points), and Yahtzee with all 5 matching (50 points).
Yahtzee Probability Tips
The probability of rolling a Yahtzee (all five dice the same) on a single roll is only 0.08% (about 1 in 1,296). With three rolls and optimal keeping strategy, the probability rises to about 4.6%. A large straight (1-2-3-4-5 or 2-3-4-5-6) has about a 3.1% chance per single roll. Focus on the upper section bonus early тАФ it's worth 35 free points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds of rolling a Yahtzee?
On a single roll of five dice, the chance of all five matching is about 0.08% (1 in 1,296). Over three rolls with optimal strategy (keeping matching dice), the probability increases to roughly 4.6%.
How do I keep dice between rolls in Yahtzee?
In physical Yahtzee, you set aside the dice you want to keep and re-roll the rest. With this online roller, roll all 5 dice and note which results you're keeping, then adjust the dice count for your re-roll. For example, if you kept 3 dice, roll 2 on your next turn.
Can I use this for Farkle or other dice games?
Yes. This 5-dice roller works for Yahtzee, Farkle (also called 10,000), Kismet, Qwixx, and any game that uses five or fewer standard dice. Just adjust the dice count if you need fewer than 5.