Yahtzee Refresh (ML)

The clatter of dice in the cup, the tense silence before the final roll, then the burst of joy or the groan of disappointment: that is the magic of Yahtzee, THE classic dice game that has crossed generations for decades. The mechanic fits in one sentence: on your turn, you roll five dice up to three times, keeping whichever ones you like between rolls, to form one of the thirteen combinations on your score sheet - three of a kind, four of a kind, large straight, full house, or the ultimate prize, Yahtzee itself (five matching dice). Every turn becomes a small dilemma: sacrifice a lower-scoring category now to aim bigger on the next roll, or lock in points before luck turns against you. This edition refreshes the classic experience with a collapsible cup that nests directly into a compact storage case that doubles as a tray for gathering your dice in a snap. No more dice lost under the couch: everything packs up and travels easily, whether for game night, the cottage, or a family trip.

Yahtzee is for you if you like games that can wrap up as fast as they start, yet can also stretch happily through a whole evening depending on the table's mood. Whether you are a luck-lover who enjoys calculating the odds, a parent looking for a game that is easy to explain to kids, or someone who grew up playing it at their grandparents' house, everyone finds their place around the dice. Its new compact form also makes it a perfect companion for impromptu game nights, summer camps, or long evenings camping.

It is hard to believe such a simple game became a worldwide phenomenon: it is estimated that millions of copies still sell every year around the globe, more than seventy years after its creation. Its name actually comes from a clever marketing move, designed to stand out and protect the trademark at launch.

The story of Yahtzee begins unexpectedly: in the 1950s, a Canadian couple is said to have come up with this dice game to entertain friends aboard their boat, simply nicknaming it the Yacht Game. American entrepreneur Edwin S. Lowe later acquired the rights in exchange for a thousand gift sets, before trademarking Yahtzee in 1956. The success was immediate and lasting: more than 40 million boxes sold during Lowe's ownership, a feat that made his name a lasting reference in board game history.

BOX CONTENTS
Storage case with dice tray
Collapsible cup
5 dice
80 score sheets (40 double-sided)
Game rules

Number of players: 2 or more
Duration: about 30 minutes
Age: 8 and up