Milton Bradley first introduced the game of Yahtzee to the public in 1956. This dice based game was a combination of other proceeding dice games that were around at the time. The game consists of 5 dice, some score cards, some chips and a shaker cup. The idea of the game is to shake the dice (three tries a turn) and get 5 dice all the same for a Yahtzee worth 50 points or one of the other combination’s on the score card. Each combination you get helps you rack up points and the person with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Although this game is simple it is enjoyed by both children and adults and 50 million new Yahtzee games are sold annually. Here are some reasons why this game is popular among both children and adults.
- The rules are simple and easy to follow making this the ideal game for families with children of all ages.
- Although this is sold as a game for children aged 8 years and up even 2 and 3 year olds can join the game by teaming up with an older sibling or a parent and shaking the dice while someone else keeps score, making it a game the entire family can play.
- Any number of people can play this game.
- Actually helps children improve math skills without them being aware of it.
- Because chance is a main factor in the game anyone can win.
- It’s easy to change the rules a bit to make the play more interesting for everyone.
- Unlike many games, Yahtzee is inexpensive making it the ideal game for families who are on a budget and want low cost entertainment. $10.00 can provide hours upon hours of entertainment for years to come.
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For the die-hard sports fan there is even a Yankee version of Yahtzee. Your man may not be Babe Ruth but he will certainly feel like he’s hitting a home run when he rolls the dice and that Yahtzee rolls up.
Yahtzee is a great game for family nights in and for holiday entertainment. If you have three or four Yahtzee games to hand you can even have a Yahtzee party, set up tables, and compete for prizes. It really is a great and inexpensive way to spend an evening or even just half an hour. Depending on the number of people playing, the game can go quite fast and the more games the better your chances of winning.
While Yahtzee is not a sophisticated game or one that takes a great deal of strategy it is fun and a game that anyone can play without being bored. The very simplicity of the game makes it popular for people of various ages and from different backgrounds. It truly is a game for young and old, rich and poor and those who simply like making life a little more fun.
