How many players do you need for Five Dice?

Five Dice works with 1–6 players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.

Is Five Dice free to play online?

Yes. Five Dice on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.

Can I play Five Dice on my phone?

Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Five Dice from their phone or desktop.

How do trophies work in Five Dice?

Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.

How many dice do you play Yahtzee with?

Yahtzee-style dice games are played with five dice. On FateRound you roll all five on screen in Five Dice — no physical dice or cup needed — and hold the ones you want between rolls.

How many rolls do you get per turn in Yahtzee?

In Yahtzee-style games (including Five Dice on FateRound) you get up to three rolls per turn. After the first roll you can hold any dice you like and re-roll the rest, then do the same again. After your third roll (or sooner) you must score one unused category.

What is a full house in Yahtzee?

A full house is three dice showing one number plus two dice showing another — for example three 5s and two 2s. In Yahtzee-style games it scores a flat 25 points in the Full House category, no matter which numbers make it up. Same in Five Dice on FateRound.

How does scoring work in online Yahtzee?

In Five Dice (and any Yahtzee-style scoring game) each turn you roll up to three times, holding dice between rolls, then fill one unused category. The upper section (Ones–Sixes) scores the total of those dice — reach 63+ there for a 35-point bonus. Lower-section combos pay fixed amounts: Full House 25, Small Straight 30, Large Straight 40, Five of a Kind 50, with Three/Four of a Kind and Chance scoring the sum of all five dice. Highest total when every category is filled wins.

What are the odds of rolling a Yahtzee?

Getting five of a kind on a single roll of five dice is about 1 in 1,296 (roughly 0.08%). Across all three rolls in a turn, playing optimally to chase it, your odds rise to about 4.6%. Same maths in Five Dice on FateRound.

Is it spelled Yahtzee or Yatzee?

The correct spelling is Yahtzee, but it’s commonly mistyped as Yatzee, Yahtzy, Yatzy, Yachtzee, Yathzee, or Tahtzee. However you spell it, it’s the same five-dice scoring game — and Five Dice, our Yahtzee-style version, is free on FateRound.

What are all the categories on a Yahtzee scorecard?

A Yahtzee-style scorecard has 13 categories in two sections. The upper section is Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives, and Sixes — each scores the sum of dice showing that number. The lower section is Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House (25), Small Straight (30), Large Straight (40), Five of a Kind (50), and Chance. You fill exactly one category per turn, and FateRound’s Five Dice tracks the whole card for every player automatically.

What is the difference between a small straight and a large straight in Yahtzee?

A small straight is four dice in a run (like 3-4-5-6) and scores 30 points. A large straight is all five dice in a run (like 2-3-4-5-6) and scores 40 points. The large straight is harder to roll, which is why it pays more. Same in Five Dice on FateRound.

What is the Yahtzee bonus?

In Yahtzee-style scoring there are two bonuses. The upper-section bonus adds 35 points if your Ones-through-Sixes total reaches 63 or more. The Five Dice bonus rewards extra five-of-a-kinds: once you have already scored 50 in the Five of a Kind box, every additional five-of-a-kind you roll is worth a 100-point bonus. FateRound applies both automatically.

Is there any strategy to Yahtzee?

Yes. In any Yahtzee-style game, prioritize the upper section early to chase the 63-point threshold for the 35-point bonus, keep Chance as a flexible fallback for a bad roll, and only zero out a category (like Five of a Kind) when you have no better option. Deciding which dice to hold between rolls is where most of the skill lives.

Can you play Yahtzee solo?

Yes. FateRound lets you start a Five Dice (our Yahtzee-style game) room on your own and play through the full scorecard to chase a high score — no other players required. Add friends any time by sharing the room code.

Where can I find a Yahtzee scorecard?

You don’t need one — Five Dice on FateRound keeps a full digital Yahtzee-style scorecard for every player automatically, tracking all 13 categories, both bonuses, and the running total. No printing, no maths, no smudged pencil columns.

Is Yahtzee luck or skill?

Both. The dice are luck, but which dice you hold, which category you fill, and when you chase the upper-section bonus are all skill — which is why a good player beats a lucky one over a full card. Five Dice handles the scoring so you can focus on the decisions.

Dice strategy·1–6 players

Five Dice

The classic Yahtzee-style dice puzzle — score straights, full houses, and five-of-a-kinds together.

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Five Dice on FateRound is a Yahtzee-style roll-and-hold dice scoring game for your group online. Roll five dice up to three times per turn, hold the ones you want, and fill your scorecard category by category — three of a kind, full house, small and large straights, chance, and the coveted five-of-a-kind. Play solo or with up to six friends — no physical scorecard or dice cup needed.

5 dice1–6 playersTurn-based scoring

How it works

Join a room

Enter your name and wait for the host to start.

Take turns

Roll dice, hold the best ones, and score a category.

Win the board

Highest total score after the board fills wins.

Game rules & how to play

Objective

Fill every category on your scorecard with the best dice combinations you can roll.
Highest total score when all categories are filled wins.

Setup

1–6 players join a room — or play solo. Each player gets an empty scorecard with 13 categories.
Players take turns in order. Five dice are shared on each turn.

How a turn works

Roll up to three times per turn. After each roll, hold dice you want to keep and re-roll the rest.
After at least one roll, pick one unused scorecard category and lock in your score for those dice.
Categories include upper section (Ones–Sixes), Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House (25 pts), Small Straight (30), Large Straight (40), Yahtzee (50), and Chance.

Scorecard categories & points

Upper section — Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives, Sixes: score the sum of the dice showing that number.
Three of a Kind & Four of a Kind: score the total of all five dice when you have 3 (or 4) matching.
Full House: three of one number plus two of another — a flat 25 points.
Small Straight (four in a row) 30 points · Large Straight (five in a row) 40 points.
Five of a Kind: 50 points · Chance: the sum of all five dice, any combination.

Scoring bonus

Score 63+ in the upper section (Ones through Sixes) to earn a 35-point bonus.
After scoring 50 in the Five of a Kind box, each extra five-of-a-kind is worth a 100-point bonus.
Each category can only be scored once per game.

Full house explained →How many dice in Yahtzee →Full scoring guide, every category →

Why play on FateRound

Roll & hold

Up to 3 rolls per turn. Hold dice to try for straights or a full house.

Fill your card

Pick an unused category each turn and build the best total across all combos.

Phone & desktop

Everyone joins from any browser — perfect for group chats.

No sign-up

Create a game and play in seconds — no account needed.

Perfect for

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Frequently asked questions

How many players do you need for Five Dice?: Five Dice works with 1–6 players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.

Is Five Dice free to play online?: Yes. Five Dice on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.

Can I play Five Dice on my phone?: Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Five Dice from their phone or desktop.

How do trophies work in Five Dice?: Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.

How many dice do you play Yahtzee with?: Yahtzee-style dice games are played with five dice. On FateRound you roll all five on screen in Five Dice — no physical dice or cup needed — and hold the ones you want between rolls.

How many rolls do you get per turn in Yahtzee?: In Yahtzee-style games (including Five Dice on FateRound) you get up to three rolls per turn. After the first roll you can hold any dice you like and re-roll the rest, then do the same again. After your third roll (or sooner) you must score one unused category.

What is a full house in Yahtzee?: A full house is three dice showing one number plus two dice showing another — for example three 5s and two 2s. In Yahtzee-style games it scores a flat 25 points in the Full House category, no matter which numbers make it up. Same in Five Dice on FateRound.

How does scoring work in online Yahtzee?: In Five Dice (and any Yahtzee-style scoring game) each turn you roll up to three times, holding dice between rolls, then fill one unused category. The upper section (Ones–Sixes) scores the total of those dice — reach 63+ there for a 35-point bonus. Lower-section combos pay fixed amounts: Full House 25, Small Straight 30, Large Straight 40, Five of a Kind 50, with Three/Four of a Kind and Chance scoring the sum of all five dice. Highest total when every category is filled wins.

What are the odds of rolling a Yahtzee?: Getting five of a kind on a single roll of five dice is about 1 in 1,296 (roughly 0.08%). Across all three rolls in a turn, playing optimally to chase it, your odds rise to about 4.6%. Same maths in Five Dice on FateRound.

Is it spelled Yahtzee or Yatzee?: The correct spelling is Yahtzee, but it’s commonly mistyped as Yatzee, Yahtzy, Yatzy, Yachtzee, Yathzee, or Tahtzee. However you spell it, it’s the same five-dice scoring game — and Five Dice, our Yahtzee-style version, is free on FateRound.

What are all the categories on a Yahtzee scorecard?: A Yahtzee-style scorecard has 13 categories in two sections. The upper section is Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives, and Sixes — each scores the sum of dice showing that number. The lower section is Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House (25), Small Straight (30), Large Straight (40), Five of a Kind (50), and Chance. You fill exactly one category per turn, and FateRound’s Five Dice tracks the whole card for every player automatically.

What is the difference between a small straight and a large straight in Yahtzee?: A small straight is four dice in a run (like 3-4-5-6) and scores 30 points. A large straight is all five dice in a run (like 2-3-4-5-6) and scores 40 points. The large straight is harder to roll, which is why it pays more. Same in Five Dice on FateRound.

What is the Yahtzee bonus?: In Yahtzee-style scoring there are two bonuses. The upper-section bonus adds 35 points if your Ones-through-Sixes total reaches 63 or more. The Five Dice bonus rewards extra five-of-a-kinds: once you have already scored 50 in the Five of a Kind box, every additional five-of-a-kind you roll is worth a 100-point bonus. FateRound applies both automatically.

Is there any strategy to Yahtzee?: Yes. In any Yahtzee-style game, prioritize the upper section early to chase the 63-point threshold for the 35-point bonus, keep Chance as a flexible fallback for a bad roll, and only zero out a category (like Five of a Kind) when you have no better option. Deciding which dice to hold between rolls is where most of the skill lives.

Can you play Yahtzee solo?: Yes. FateRound lets you start a Five Dice (our Yahtzee-style game) room on your own and play through the full scorecard to chase a high score — no other players required. Add friends any time by sharing the room code.

Where can I find a Yahtzee scorecard?: You don’t need one — Five Dice on FateRound keeps a full digital Yahtzee-style scorecard for every player automatically, tracking all 13 categories, both bonuses, and the running total. No printing, no maths, no smudged pencil columns.

Is Yahtzee luck or skill?: Both. The dice are luck, but which dice you hold, which category you fill, and when you chase the upper-section bonus are all skill — which is why a good player beats a lucky one over a full card. Five Dice handles the scoring so you can focus on the decisions.

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