2026-02-18
Yacht Dice Rules Explained
A practical rules walkthrough for first-time players.
If this is your first Yacht Dice match, focus on turn flow before advanced strategy.
Turn flow in plain terms
- Roll all five dice.
- Keep useful dice by holding them.
- Reroll the rest.
- Do this up to three rolls.
- Lock one category score.
Common beginner mistakes
- Scoring too early after roll #1
- Over-chasing Yacht every turn
- Ignoring safe categories in the upper section
Rule reminder
You cannot submit a score before making at least one roll in that turn.
