YAHTZEE With Buddies Dice Game

About

YAHTZEE With Buddies Dice Game is a strategy-based game with good mechanics and graphics, offering a new take on the classic Yahtzee experience. However, it features heavy grinding and frequent ads, which can be distracting. The game is packed with humor and multiplayer fun, but be prepared for occasional bugs. The game's description states: "Play classic Yahtzee with all new twists, challenges and multiplayer fun!"

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

YAHTZEE With Buddies Dice Game screenshot

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

gameplay40 positive mentions

monetization4.5k negative mentions

The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
The graphics and animations are appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Playing with friends and family adds a social element that many players enjoy.

The game frequently crashes and freezes, disrupting gameplay and causing frustration.
There are excessive ads that interrupt the game, often appearing in the middle of turns.
Many players report issues with not receiving rewards or bonuses, leading to dissatisfaction.

monetization
4,678 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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2%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads during gameplay, often experiencing multiple ads in a single game, which disrupts the flow and enjoyment of the game. Additionally, many users express frustration over the high cost of subscriptions to remove ads, feeling that the game has shifted towards a cash grab model that prioritizes revenue over user experience.
- “I went almost five days with no ads at all.”
- “No ads and I got to level 10 for a Toreba promotion.”
- “It's worth paying that extra money for no ads.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The non-stop ads and constant freezing means about 10 minutes of play for every hour on the app.”
- “The ads covering the score during a game are extremely annoying and make it difficult to play.”
stability
2,089 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues particularly after watching ads or during tournaments, leading to lost progress and frustration. Despite the game's enjoyable aspects, the overwhelming technical problems have significantly impacted user satisfaction, prompting some to consider uninstalling the app altogether.
- “I previously gave this 5 stars because of no glitches.”
- “They are quick about getting back to you if you have a problem and resolve it. Also, the game is great and I have no glitches; mine works fine.”
- “Not against adverts, but make them reasonably interspersed and ensure they are not buggy.”
- “After the last update, I can't even get past the home screen before it freezes and then crashes.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is very buggy and has constant lockups.”
- “The game freezes constantly, more ads than ever, and now an ad often shows over the game score!”
gameplay
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with various modes and mechanics that enhance the experience. However, users consistently report that intrusive ads significantly disrupt gameplay, often causing freezes, glitches, and frustration. While the core gameplay mechanics are appreciated, the overwhelming presence of ads and performance issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I love the gameplay on this app, and I've been playing it on and off for probably about 3 years now.”
- “Gameplay is fun and varied, I'll give it that.”
- “The gameplay is great, lots of interesting modes.”
- “Gameplay constantly interrupted with advertisements; you will be actively playing a game and an ad will pop up and start playing, interrupting everything.”
- “The ads are combination ads (pop-up and overlay) and they are placed in ways that make gameplay impossible at times!”
- “The game froze my phone multiple times, caused internal problems, and never had a fluent gameplay.”
graphics
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising their vibrant and appealing design, while others criticize them for being overly busy and causing performance issues such as lag and crashes. Some players enjoy the aesthetic but feel that the abundance of animations and pop-ups detracts from gameplay, leading to frustration with slow loading times and battery drain. Overall, while the graphics are often described as excellent, they are also seen as a contributing factor to the game's technical problems.
- “Excellent graphics & design!”
- “The graphics are outstanding too.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are great.”
- “Graphics are all messed up most of the time.”
- “The graphics are slow and lagging.”
- “The graphics in this game are overly busy and animated.”
optimization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting frequent performance issues such as lag, freezing, and crashes, even on high-end devices. Many players express frustration over the excessive number of ads and the cluttered interface, which they believe contribute to the poor performance. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance the user experience.
- “If the app could be more optimized and less bogged down, it would easily get a 5/5 and I'd even probably pay for the monthly membership.”
- “I have enjoyed this game from the first time I played... I love the graphics, the interaction with other players... it runs smoothly, and I've never had any issues... thank you for making this a real joy to play...”
- “It's fun, pretty good performance on the whole and addictive.”
- “The game is optimized horribly, so it will lag on even the simplest of animations.”
- “It's not worth the battery drain and poor performance.”
- “Unoptimized mess of an app.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
83%
13%
Players express significant frustration with the game's music aspect, primarily due to intrusive ads that interrupt their personal music playback. Many users report that ads not only pause their music but also override audio settings, making it difficult to enjoy both the game and their chosen soundtrack. The lack of an option to mute ads while playing further exacerbates the issue, leading to a negative overall experience.
- “I really like this game; however, choosing the option for no sound or music should also include the ads.”
- “The ads override your Bluetooth and music when you're listening to music at the same time, and you cannot mute one to listen to the other.”
- “It's sad that I can't play music while playing this game, because the ads keep pausing it.”
- “Would be a great time killer and enjoyable if there wasn't an ad between every game that starts with sound and turns off the music I'm trying to listen to.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, stemming from frustrating glitches, excessive ads, and the absurdity of the gameplay mechanics, such as the computer's seemingly scripted wins. Players find amusement in the quirky usernames and animations, but many express that the humor quickly turns to annoyance due to the overwhelming presence of ads and technical issues. Overall, while the game has its funny moments, the prevailing sentiment is that the experience is more frustrating than genuinely entertaining.
- “The user name the game gives you is hilarious as well.”
- “I love it and have played for about 5 years now and the graphics are fun and the names of the computer players are funny.”
- “This game is hilariously rigged.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, leading many players to feel frustrated and disengaged. Users report that the need to repeatedly watch ads and the slow progression through levels contribute to a lack of enjoyment, making the experience feel more like a chore than a game. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the gameplay experience, with many recommending against prolonged play.
- “It actually becomes very tedious.”
- “I gave up at level 32 having got there by not spending any money - but having to watch hundreds of tedious repeated adverts.”
- “I wouldn't recommend paying either since the matches against the computer are rigged against you, so you'll be endlessly grinding at the same level.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being overly complicated and cluttered with unnecessary side quests and pop-ups, detracting from the core gameplay experience. Players express frustration with the pay-to-win model and the overwhelming number of challenges that feel more like a chore than an enjoyable narrative. Overall, the narrative elements seem to complicate rather than enhance the game, leading to dissatisfaction among users.
- “Playing with friends is another story.”
- “Plenty of other storylines for an interesting game, try to pick better games/ads.”
- “I think the game is okay for what it is but for this prize pass that's a different story.”
- “I can hardly start a game without a million pop-ups with that annoying dice dog forcing weird side quest games and tournaments that just overwhelm.”
- “So many side quests when all you want is a simple game of Yahtzee... also a little bug in the program makes the game navigate to 'Yahtzee families' instead of inputting your score into the category you want, so frustrating as it seems to happen at the top of the screen...”
- “A screaming monument to capitalism, this app forces you to play stupid side quests with no way of getting out until you've literally been forced through a tutorial you didn't even ask for.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of intrusive ads and unexpected app behavior, describing it as a form of emotional hijacking that detracts from their gaming experience. The combination of forced interactions and technical issues leads to a negative emotional response, overshadowing the enjoyment of the game itself.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The app offers high replayability through its diverse gameplay options, including tournaments and multiplayer modes, making it a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages. Users appreciate the variety and wacky twists that keep the classic game of Yahtzee fresh and exciting.
- “Very fun app with so many ways to play Yahtzee. By tweaking the game in all kinds of ways, it gets pretty wacky but really fun. High replay value is key in any app, and this one nailed it! I love its diversity and the many prizes to discover. You can play tournaments or with friends and family, making it awesome anytime you want to experience the classic game of Yahtzee. This is the go-to app for big-time fun all around for everyone!”
- “There are more playable Yahtzee games out there.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to want to play again.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is criticized for being overly chaotic and confusing, with an overwhelming number of game modes and constant distractions from ads, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is extremely confusing, with way too many game modes that pop up and tell you to focus on different goals, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “The constant interruptions from midplay and after-round ads really detract from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “There's a lack of cohesion in the atmosphere, as it feels scattered with competing objectives and distractions that pull you away from immersion.”