YAHTZEE® With Buddies: A Fun D

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"YAHTZEE® With Buddies: A Fun D" offers enjoyable gameplay and good graphics for a classic family dice game. However, the game is marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs. Challenge friends and roll the dice in this virtual adaptation of the popular board game, but be prepared for occasional setbacks.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

YAHTZEE® With Buddies: A Fun D screenshot

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,944 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

monetization3.3k negative mentions

monetization
3,415 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads after every turn, often lasting 30 seconds or more, which significantly detracts from the overall gaming experience. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free experience, users express frustration that ads still appear, leading to a consensus that the game's enjoyment is severely hampered by its aggressive advertising strategy.
- “Even though there are in-app purchases, you don't have to spend a dime to fully enjoy the game.”
- “I love that I can watch ads to get dice; I just wish I could do it more than once a day.”
- “Paid for no ads, which removed outside ads but still get 2-3 for the game I'm already playing every time I open the app.”
- “The constant ads after every single shot is overkill.”
- “The ads have become so rampant it has killed the fun of the game.”
- “I spend more time watching ads than I do playing.”
stability
456 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the app not loading, losing progress, and being unable to interact with the game due to constant freezes, particularly after recent updates. While some glitches have been addressed, the overall reliability remains poor, leading to frustration and a potential loss of interest in the game.
- “Smooth gameplay and no glitches.”
- “The game runs consistently without any major issues.”
- “However, I find myself having to close out almost constantly because this game freezes up my phone screen.”
- “The game freezes and locks up my phone every single time I make a play.”
- “I love this game but it always freezes when I open it.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
63%
11%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing dissatisfaction over recent updates that introduced cartoonish designs and oversized elements, leading to lag and gameplay issues. While some users appreciate the improved visuals and find them enjoyable, others feel that the graphics detract from the overall experience, causing frustration with slow performance and cluttered screens. Overall, the consensus indicates a need for a balance between aesthetic updates and maintaining smooth gameplay.
- “The graphics are great and the game is so fun!”
- “The new graphics are amazing!”
- “I have always loved Yahtzee, this app has clear and bright graphics, I can play with my own friends or those assigned if nobody is available and I love the extra bonuses for extra Yahtzees.”
- “The graphics are lame, very cheap.”
- “The graphics now look like the early 90's, you know the one that came with AOL disk.”
- “The graphics make the game freeze, and I'm constantly playing multiple games with the same people because the system takes too long to respond with all of the new animation.”
gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with enjoyable mechanics and options, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. Many users report that the frequency and length of ads have increased significantly, making the game feel unplayable at times due to excessive interruptions and lag. Additionally, some players have noted bugs and crashes that further detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Enjoyable, addicting hours of fun gameplay with friends and new friends.”
- “Great gameplay, played with co-workers for a while.”
- “Overall, the graphics are good, the dice and diamonds system is great, gameplay is fun and smooth, and haven't had any other problems otherwise.”
- “There is more ads than gameplay.”
- “The game was great until they started playing ads every 30 seconds in gameplay.”
- “I get an ad for every turn I take; I spend more time dealing with ads than actual gameplay.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
15%
Users express significant frustration with the music aspect of the game, primarily due to frequent interruptions caused by ads that pause their background music. Many report that even when attempting to turn off in-game sounds, they are still subjected to annoying sound effects, making it difficult to enjoy music while playing. Overall, the intrusive ads and persistent sound issues detract from the gaming experience for those who like to listen to music simultaneously.
- “I can't even play the game while I'm listening to music on my Bluetooth speaker because after every roll, my music is interrupted by ads.”
- “If you are listening to music, the app stops it. No matter how perfectly you hit the 'x' on the ad, it still opens 50% of the time.”
- “I can't listen to music and play because it keeps pausing the music to play the ad.”
- “Too many ads that interrupt the game, especially if you are playing music in the background.”
- “Can't play this game anymore; the sound won't turn off and it's annoying. I like listening to music while I play, but the sound ruins the experience.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
46%
31%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting sluggish performance, frequent freezes, and slow loading times, particularly after recent updates. While some players note that the game runs smoothly at times, the general consensus is that the developers have prioritized visual enhancements over performance improvements, leading to a frustrating experience on various devices.
- “Better to play 'Dice with Buddies.' Same game, just better optimized.”
- “Marketing hype... we have made performance improvements to make game playing more fun.”
- “The game itself is fine, runs smoothly, and doesn't ever seem to be rigged to favor one player over another.”
- “Really needs some heavy optimization; my phone can typically run just about any game pretty well and has issues. Even with the most recent update, it's still very sluggish.”
- “The most recent update has made it prettier, but I don't know where they got the idea these are performance improvements.”
- “I'm addicted to the game, but since the last update that was supposed to improve performance, my loading time has been incredibly slow, the app won't connect to the internet (though the rest of my apps have no issues), and my battery drains twice as fast while I'm playing.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from the interactions with family and friends, as well as the amusing dynamics of gameplay, such as the unbalanced nature of winning. However, some players find the humor diminished by the intrusive ads that appear after they are prompted to rate the app, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Funny to play again with your family and friends and get to meet new people too.”
- “It's funny when you don't purchase stuff, the less and less you get Yahtzees.”
- “Funny behavior, the first 3 days you have the app, zero ads... that's when it pushes you to rate the app.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's story aspect, citing excessive interruptions from ads and mandatory story sequences that disrupt gameplay. Many feel that the frequent ads detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to engage with the game consistently. Overall, the narrative delivery is seen as a hindrance rather than an enhancement.
- “This game is garbage now because you're fishing for money from other companies and now... no one can play the game consecutively without having to watch a short story every time!”
- “Way too many ads; when they offer you to watch a video for another roll, over 80% of the time it won't give it to you, then the ad takes you right to the app story for a download to the game without clicking on it.”
- “App is another story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, citing the repetitive nature of scrolling through options and the frustration of waiting on other players. Additionally, the option to pay for instant plays adds to the sense of monotony.
- “The game has become boring and tedious.”
- “Having to scroll down on every roll to be reminded of what you have left open is tedious.”
- “Waiting on other players is tedious, and if you want instant plays, it costs money.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers excellent replayability, providing hours of fun and easy gameplay, though some users feel that certain elements, like scratchers, could be enhanced for a more engaging experience.
- “This game offers endless replayability with its diverse challenges and multiple paths to explore.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
- “I keep coming back for more because each session reveals new strategies and experiences.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of accidentally starting a game, highlighting a desire for a cancellation option to alleviate the disappointment of unintended gameplay.