Yahtzee is the world's most popular commercial dice game, first introduced in the 1950's
and still a best-seller today. It is based on a game called "Yacht", and is also related
to a Puerto Rican game called "Generala".
To play the game you roll five dice in a effort to make different combinations of
the five dice for the most points. Shoot for three-of-a-kind, four-of-a-kind, a full house,
a straight, and more. If these "hands" sound familiar, it's because they're based on standard
poker hands, with a few extra bonus hands thrown in.
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The deluxe version of Yahtzee is aglitter with sparking dice, a velvet-lined playing tray, a sturdy
cushioned shaker that has the feel of soft leather, and detailed score cards that make
totaling points easier than ever. The detailed instruction booklet even includes a
section on the history of dice. As a handsome replacement for an old, faded game, or
a brand-new source of family fun, Yahtzee Deluxe offers the same excitement that has
been entertaining players since it was first released in 1956.
Put five dice in a shaker, mix in strategy, add luck, stir -- then let the fun begin!
