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Yahtzee with Pets

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A surfing goat is making waves across California. When Dana McGregor taught his pet goat, Goatee, to surf she instantly became a hit with fellow surfers and tourists alike. McGregor has since incorporated Goatee and her bearded brethren into a wide array of beach adventures including the Beautifully Abled Surf Camp , which teaches the sport to special-needs children. With so many people around the world still isolated at home due to the pandemic, there is an opportunity to expand other favorite pastimes to our four-legged friends in socially-distanced ways. Not surprisingly, Yahtzee with pets is at the top of our list. Goatee, the surfing goat. LA Times As a game based on dice, the world’s original random number generator, chance is baked into Yahtzee gameplay. As a result, the game involves a good deal of dumb luck, something that comes naturally to house pets. But success also requires higher mental functioning, such as an ability to strategize and adjust tactics b...
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How to Cheat at Yahtzee

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Yahtzee is a beloved game known for its predictable orderliness. Whether you're a casual player or a competitive enthusiast, Yahtzee's structured format keeps you engaged. However, the structured nature of the game can also attract dishonest individuals who attempt to break the rules. Despite its wholesome reputation, Yahtzee is not immune to cheaters. Tournament organizers, league regulators, and even players at the dining room table game should remain vigilant against cheating. In order to safeguard against deception, it's crucial to be aware of the various methods used to cheat at Yahtzee and identify potential blind spots. By staying informed and maintaining integrity, both casual and professional dice-rollers can ensure the purity of the game. Explore this article to learn about Yahtzee cheating methods and how to protect yourself. Don't Be Like Mike It is a challenge to protect the sanctity of the Yahtzee rules when even some of the world’s greatest comp...
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"PROVEN" Yahtzee Strategy

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PROVEN : A tactical system of Yahtzee strategy designed to increase scores and well-being. Yahtzee is a game of odds and chance – try to use a strategy that combines both. Continue honing your strategic thinking to increase your odds of winning at Yahtzee, whether you're playing online or on the tabletop. To get started, The Yahtzee Manifesto promotes a PROVEN Yahtzee strategy that gets results every time. Discover the PROVEN Yahtzee strategy – a system of top Yahtzee tips designed to elevate your game. Grounded in advanced probability theory, these easily memorable tips embody the wisdom of E.S. Lowe, the game's creator. Implement these tactics and you may witness a remarkable surge in your Yahtzee scores, igniting a newfound confidence in your gameplay. P rioritize the Upper Section Bonus The Upper Section’s 35-point bonus is the second most important objective in a game of Yahtzee, behind only the namesake. On top of the bonus points, you will rack up plenty of ...
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Yahtzee Scorecard Preservation

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The feelings of joy that arise from playing Yahtzee with friends and family are undeniable. Nothing beats the sound of five dice rattling around in a plastic cup or dishing out high-fives after someone rolls a Yahtzee. But the fun doesn’t need to stop once the game ends. Yahtzee fans can derive hours of happiness in reliving prior games and momentous outcomes by reminiscing over old Yahtzee scorecards . Many people simply discard their completed cards. Other players only save scorecards if they’ve rolled a really high score. But the World Yahtzee Institute recommends keeping them all for future generations to study and enjoy. We often hear from Yahtzee fanatics who have been dismayed to discover that their toddler has defaced their old scorecards with crayon scribblings or whose dog chewed them to bits. These kinds of accidents typically occur when completed scorecards are simply kept in the Yahtzee box with the rest of the equipment. While this is perhaps the most logical spot to sta...
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Yahztee in the Bathtub

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  Dear Yahtzee Manifesto, I recently came across an Instagram post from Geraldine Kemper, a Dutch TV personality, who claimed she had spent the whole weekend playing Yahtzee in the bathtub. Have you ever heard of such a thing? Jaap Lips - Leeuwarden, the Netherlands Dear Jaap, I personally think that sounds like a great way to spend the weekend and playing Yahtzee around the water is certainly not without precedent. The modern iteration of the game was developed on a yacht at sea so the addition of water to a game of Yahztee has a long history. Sanctioned tournaments have been held on a multitude of other watercraft over the years, including paddleboats, canoes, cruiseliners, and inflatable pool floats. However, bathtime Yahtzee does pose some unique challenges, such as the need for a level playing surface upon which to roll the dice. It appears that Ms. Kemper has found an ideal solution by fitting a portable table right over the sides of the tub. Because the ...
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Yahtzee Strategy: The Joker's Gambit

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Yahtzee is oftentimes a game of tough decisions with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other, each whispering sweet temptations directly into your cerebral cortex. In this post we will examine one of the most well-known dilemmas in Yahtzee strategy, the Joker's Gambit. Consider the following situation and decide for yourself. Only two turns are left in your game, with the Yahtzee and Fives boxes still open. The 35-point Upper Section bonus appears to be out of reach as you would need to roll five Fives* to surpass the 63-point threshold. Things aren't looking too great but being a serious Yahtzeeist you never give up hope. On your penultimate turn you roll a couple of Fives, then a couple more - and, yes, it's a Yahtzee in Fives! Welcome to the Joker's Gambit. Instinctively, your pencil is drawn to the Lower Section of your Yahtzee scorecard to mark 50 big ones in the empty Yahtzee box. But after a moment's reflection you realize that scorin...
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The History of Yahtzee

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  Archaeological evidence suggests that an early form of Yahtzee has been played on the Tibetan steppes and throughout the wider Himalayan region for thousands of years. The most well-preserved artifact from these early days is a set of five yak bone dice nestled inside a leather pouch. Historians believe that the game gradually transitioned from a popular pastime that the general population enjoyed into one that was used primarily by a small group of elites during sacred rituals or religious rites. As a consequence, Yahtzee’s popularity as an everyday activity declined. Yahtzee’s modern day resurrection is due to a wealthy Canadian couple who rediscovered the games ancient origins while on a tour of Tibet in the early twentieth century. They were immediately won over by the game’s complex simplicity and began playing it regularly as they cruised around the world on their private yacht. Unfortunately the game’s original name has been lost to history so the couple refe...
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