Yahtzee Shots - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Yahtzee Shots is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 30-45 min with a medium difficulty level.
Yahtzee with drinking penalties
Equipment Needed
- 5 dice
- Yahtzee scorecard
- Drinks
Setup
Yahtzee setup with scorecards.
How to Play Yahtzee Shots
- Standard Yahtzee rules apply
- Score in a category as normal
- Zero in a category = drink 2
- Full House = assign 3 drinks
- Small Straight = assign 4 drinks
- Large Straight = assign 5 drinks
- Yahtzee = everyone else finishes drink
- Lowest final score drinks 10
Tips & Strategies
Don't chase Yahtzee at the expense of guaranteed points.
Variations
Speed Yahtzee: 30 seconds per turn. Extreme: Double drink values.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I get multiple Yahtzees?
- Bonus Yahtzees each make everyone drink.
- Can we play with larger groups?
- Teams work well for 6+ people.
Players: 2-6 | Duration: 30-45 min | Difficulty: medium
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