- CategoryGames
- First releasedFebruary 24, 2011
- Versions1 archived
- Installable1 of 1
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerScryb
- Bundle IDcom.scryb.Jattsi
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Report an issueRoll the dice, place your results carefully and go for the highscore! Yacht Dice Games is an addictive dice game where you can choose between classic Standard rules (same as in Hasbro Inc's Yahtzee®) or try another variant: Scandinavian Yatzy. Two additional variants are also available.
CPU opponents let you play vs the artificial intelligence. The computer is no slouch, but skillful Yacht players should be able to triumph. Activate them by tapping on the robot icons when you start a new single player/hotseat game.
To switch between the score table and the dice box on the iPhone/iPod Touch, simply swipe left and right!
Yacht Dice Games comes with two multiplayer modes: Hotseat/Shared Device and Game Center (for 2-4 players). Challenge a friend or go for a game against a random stranger using Game Center's multiplayer matchmaking!
With full Game Center support, you can compete against friends and the whole world for the top spots on the Leaderboards, or chase achievements to earn points and bragging rights.
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For those who are interested in new challenges, there are two optional rules variants available for purchase in the game:
● Maxi Yacht: This is a more advanced game that follows a similar scoring pattern to Scandinavian rules, but where you have 6 dice instead of 5 and get to keep any leftover rolls for the next round – this makes tactics much more important and decisions harder. This is a great game for players who find regular Yacht a little too easy. Adds several new scoring categories to account for the extra dice. Full rules can be found on the Yacht Dice Games website.
● Generala: This is a classic dice game most commonly played around Latin America. There are several different versions of these rules, but Yatzy Yacht follows the version listed on Wikipedia. A much faster game than regular Yacht, Generala still offers some interesting twists. For example: 3,4,5,6,1 is a straight, and if you roll up 5 of a kind on your first roll you win the game instantly. For full rules, see the Yatzy Yacht website.
Archived Reviews
8 of 13OJO There is not a straight Worth 10 points aM
Great multiplayer for 2-4 friends online. Games tends to crash when you exit to an outside app, only issue. I like that the dice actually roll, not just dice showing up. I wish there was a simulated "cup" that the dice came out of though, would be cool.
I have had this game for years and enjoy playing it when I want to unwind. I don’t care for the games where you play against unknown people on the internet and this allows me to play solo.
Best Yachtzzz App in the store!
The dice no longer rolls smoothly.
I’ve tried many solo Yahtzee apps over the years, and this is the best of them. I immediately bought the extra game modes—which are really fun—to support the developer. It’s great to have four different variations to play now, depending on what you feel like doing. Thank you developer for a great game, for keeping it updated, and for monetizing so fairly too with no crazy ads and only really good optional IAP. This will be a go-to game on my phone from now on. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good phone Yahtzee game. And be sure to purchase the additional variations; if you haven’t played those before, they’re a really fun challenge. The Scandinavian version (included) and the Maxi version (must-play additional variant that adds wonderful complexity) are my favorite modes.
Best implementation of the game! Nice intuitive GUI and gameplay. It looks and works they way you'd actually play the game. No annoying features. Easy to play head to head against my wife via Bluetooth. Good CPU players - sometimes CPU wins; sometimes I win (my wife always wins). AND, great, timely support from the developer!
Since I am asked for a review every time I play, I am sticking to a “1”.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.