Yahtzee score cards pdf templates

What is Yahtzee and how to use a Yahtzee Score Card Printable?

Yahtzee is a classic dice game where players take turns rolling five dice to make various combinations and score points. The goal is to achieve the highest score by the end of the game. Each player gets up to three rolls per turn and can keep any number of dice from each roll to achieve the desired combination.

Using a Yahtzee Score Card Printable:

Date: Write the date of the game at the top of the score card. This helps keep track of game sessions and progress over time.

Player Names: List the names of all players in the designated section of the score card. This ensures that everyone’s scores are properly recorded.

Upper Section: The upper section consists of scoring categories for each die face (1 through 6). The player scores points by summing up the dice showing the same number. For example, if you roll three 4s, you score 12 points in the “Fours” category.

Bonus: If the total score in the upper section is 63 points or more, a bonus of 35 points is added.

Lower Section: The lower section includes more complex combinations such as Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House, Small Straight, Large Straight, Yahtzee, and Chance. Each category has specific point values or rules for scoring.

Scoring Combinations:

• Three of a Kind: At least three dice with the same number. Score is the total of all dice.
• Four of a Kind: At least four dice with the same number. Score is the total of all dice.
• Full House: Three of one number and two of another. Scores 25 points.
• Small Straight: Four sequential numbers. Scores 30 points.
• Large Straight: Five sequential numbers. Scores 40 points.
• Yahtzee: Five of the same number. Scores 50 points.
• Chance: Any combination of numbers. Score is the total of all dice.

Total Score: After all categories have been filled, add up the scores from the upper and lower sections to get the total score.

Signature: After the game, have all players sign the score card. This can be a fun way to remember who played and who won.

Save yourself time and effort and download this free Yahtzee score card printable. It is provided as a free downloadable template for your convenience.