Parker Brothers Yahtzee

I played Yahtzee as a kid with my Dad and had forgotten how much fun it was. While looking for some non-electronic games to play with my kids, I stumbled across Yahtzee and instantly remembered the good times. Introducing the game to the family tonight, I was hoping that they would enjoy it as much as I had years ago. They did not dissapoint me and after playing several games they all complimented me on the choice. Another reviewer called Yahtzee "quietly educational", and I completely agree with that term. My oldest, who since his school started letting him use a calculator in algebra and geometry has lost the ability to do math in his head, suddenly rediscovered his math skills when his score was on the line.The only thing Milton Bradley did wrong with this game was being cheap on the size of the pad of score sheets they include. Other than that, this is a classic game that has not lost anything over the years. Turn off the television or computer and play this game with people you love.

I bought this "add-on" simply for the colors. The dice really look cool, to me. I bought the limit allowed, so I could give as gifts. Everyone loved the new style, it makes playing the game even better. The score sheets even have a little style. The sheets are a tad bit smaller over all, and the print is definitely smaller, so glasses may be required. The "older version" of the score sheet, had the back-side printed for player game totals,(which we never used). This newer version, is only printed on one side, so it leaves room on the back for doodles, or adding your scores.The little black and red drawer, is simply for storing the dice. However, if needed, you could use the black cup portion as a shaker. (We just shake the dice in our hands, which is MUCH quieter.) :-)Very happy with this purchase, and giving it as a gift, made others happy as well.

I am not a kid anymore, but I still love Yahtzee. There isn't even a kid in our house and we now own it.Game is simply rolling die to try to get numbers in a row, or matching numbers. Five of the same number is a Yahtzee. You get up to three rolls each turn. That is about all you need to know, there isn't really any instruction reading need for it. There is some strategy to it, but everyone develops there own and anyone can get lucky and win. We also tend to make house rule for if a die rolls off the table or something like that.Best enjoyed with a good beer or wine, unless of course you are a child.

If you haven't played Yahtzee before, where have you been?? I remember playing this while growing up and still love it to this day. It is a game that anyone can play and great for family and friends. I picked it up recently, because we had lost ours in a move and the kids kept asking for it again. We enjoy playing it on weekends or evenings instead of flipping through the channels on the TV. It's also nice that there is no limit to how many people can play. A TRUE CLASSIC of a game that it a must for your collection.

There are actually people out there who haven't played YAHTZEE? In the USA? It's almost hard to believe because this is such a classic in my family. I think this is our third set. Eventually the game does get a little shabby and it is nice to have a new one. It's pretty simple -- 5 regular dice, a cup to shake them up in, a pencil, and score pads. Score pads can be purchased separately. The idea is to get the highest score by filling in points on the scoresheet -- one box each turn -- in categories like Full House, Small Straight, Three of a Kind. Sounds like Poker or some other card game? It is a lot like that. We've been playing it since the kids were little and now they are well into adulthood. It can be educational if you take the time to talk to your kids about the odds of getting a particular set of dice and how to decide which dice to re-roll. Not a lecture, please -- just a comment now and then!

My family has designated Sunday night as family game night and I purchased Yahtzee at a very good price off of a deal of the day. I had not played in years and forgot how fun this game is. In addition to playing the game, I let my children (6 and 8) keep score. I think this helps and gives them a practical application for the Math they are learning in school and teaches them how to strategize.. WE HAVE A BLAST..... and oftentimes end up with multiple days a week as "Family Game Night".

Not much to say, this is really a wonderful dice game. The profit margins must be amazing (5 dice, a pad of paper), but it doesn't matter. I loved playing this my family when I was a kid, and now I love playing this with my kids.Great game.

I have a friend who will be bedridden for over a month, so I got her a few old favorite games to help her pass the time. Her husband loved the idea ( because it would keep her from trying to get out of bed if her mind was occupied!!)Now friends are coming over and playing the games with her, and they are having some good old time fun! The game was on sale for under $5!!