The algorithm yields the mathematically-guaranteed optimal strategy*. That is, it maximizes expected score for a single game of Yahtzee. The command line tool (play_yahtzee) guides you through a game ...

My family loves to play classic board and dice games. One of our favorites is Yahtzee. Sometime in the mid 2000's, our family had an incredible streak of bonus Yahtzee's and high scores. Our scores ...

The seventh annual Rotary Yahtzee Tournament – which took place Jan. 11 – featured hundreds of players, thousands of dice rolls and multiple winners. This year’s “High Roller” winners ...