Yacht Dice Games
Yacht is the classic five-dice game that inspired Yahtzee, and this free online version brings it to your browser with multiplayer rooms, bots, chat and leaderboards. Each turn you roll five dice up to three times, holding the ones you like, then choose a scoring category on your card. Fill all categories and the highest total wins. Yacht is fast, luck-driven enough for kids and casual players, yet strategic enough that experienced players consistently outscore newcomers. Play solo against the computer, challenge friends in a private room, or jump into a public match. Everything runs in your browser on desktop or mobile with no download or account needed.
How to Play Yacht
- Each player takes turns rolling five dice.
- After the first roll, keep any dice you want and reroll the rest. You get up to three rolls per turn.
- After your final roll, assign the result to one open category on your scorecard. Every category can be used only once.
- Upper section: Ones through Sixes score the total of matching dice. Reach 63 or more for a bonus.
- Lower section: Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House, Small Straight, Large Straight, Chance and Yacht (five of a kind, 50 points).
- The game ends when every category is filled. The highest total wins.
Game Modes and Features
- 2 to 6 players online, or solo against AI bots
- Private rooms with invite links
- Public matchmaking for instant games
- Classic Yacht rules with optional house-rule variants
- Turn timers to keep games quick
- In-game chat, emotes and rematch button
- Leaderboards, stats and achievements
- Full mobile and desktop browser support
Yacht Strategy Tips
- Prioritize the upper-section bonus: three or more of each number across the game secures the 35-point bonus.
- Use Chance as a safety net for bad rolls, but save it as long as you can.
- Go for straights early when you already hold four in sequence.
- Dump bad rolls into Ones or Twos rather than wasting a high-value category.
- Only chase a Yacht when you already have three or four of a kind.
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- Developer
- Makera Games
- Released
- Nov 2026
- Updated
- Nov 2026
- Platforms
- Browser (desktop & mobile)
Foony.com
Questions about Yacht Dice Games
What is Yacht?
Yacht is a public-domain dice game played with five dice and a 12-category scorecard. It is the original version of what most people know as Yahtzee.
Is Yacht the same as Yahtzee?
The core gameplay is the same: five dice, three rolls, score categories. Yacht is the public-domain original; Yahtzee is a trademarked version with minor scoring differences.
How many players can play Yacht online?
From 1 player against bots up to 6 players in a shared room.
Is Yacht free to play?
Yes. It is 100% free in your browser with no download, account or payment.
Can I play Yacht with friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share the link. Friends can join from any phone or computer.
How many rolls do you get per turn?
Up to three. You can stop early if you are happy with your dice.
How many points is a Yacht worth?
50 points for five dice showing the same number.
What is the upper section bonus?
Scoring 63 or more points across Ones through Sixes earns a 35-point bonus.
How long does a game take?
About 10 to 15 minutes for two players, slightly longer with more players.
Can I play Yacht on my phone?
Yes. The game works in any mobile browser with simple tap-to-hold dice controls.
Is Yacht a good game for kids?
Yes. The rules are simple, turns are short, and it builds basic arithmetic and probability skills.
Can I play Yacht offline or against the computer?
You can play against AI bots any time, even when no other players are online.