Yatzy

About

Yatzy is a strategy game with impressive graphics and good music, but it's marred by excessive advertisements and bugs. In Yatzy, players roll 5 dice to create the best combinations and win, providing a fun and challenging experience for those who can look past its shortcomings. Overall, Yatzy is a decent game that could be great with some necessary improvements.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 960 reviews

music10 positive mentions

monetization283 negative mentions

The game is fun and easy to play, with a straightforward interface that resembles the classic Yahtzee experience.
The graphics and sound effects are enjoyable, making the gameplay relaxing and engaging.
The option to play solo, against a bot, or online adds variety and keeps the game interesting.

The online mode is misleading, as players are often just bots, and the game can be played offline without any real opponents.
There are frequent ads that can be intrusive, sometimes causing the game to freeze or become unresponsive.
The bot often seems to have an unfair advantage, consistently rolling better combinations and winning more frequently than the player.

monetization
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that appear frequently, often interrupting gameplay. Many players noted that the ads are not only long and difficult to skip, but also sometimes lead to crashes or force them to restart the app. While some users are willing to pay to remove ads, the lack of a reasonable option to do so has contributed to dissatisfaction, leading many to consider uninstalling the game.
- “Awesome game, no ads.”
- “There are no ads that interrupt your games.”
- “However, if you go offline and play solo, there are no ads.”
- “The ads are relentless and mind-numbing, which kills the entertainment factor for me.”
- “I paid to have the ads removed; however, after the game updated, the ads came back and there is no way to contact the company to fix the issue.”
- “The number and length of the ads in the game is ridiculous.”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
62%
11%
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, with many users enjoying the calming piano and ambient sounds that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players find the music repetitive over time and express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt their listening experience. Overall, while the background music is a highlight for many, there are requests for more variety and better integration with the game's sound settings.
- “I absolutely love the relaxing music in the background.”
- “The music is very relaxing piano new age.”
- “Love the ambient background music that accompanies the gentle electronic game sounds.”
- “The music is okay but gets tedious after a couple of games.”
- “The ads they attach play music and sound, even when you have silenced the game.”
- “Background music is totally annoying so must be played without sound.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, particularly when rolling a Yahtzee or attempting to watch ads for extra rolls. Many players have experienced the app freezing at startup or during gameplay, leading to frustration and the need to restart the app repeatedly. Despite some positive feedback regarding the game's design, the overwhelming consensus is that stability issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Good, solid implementation of the classic Yahtzee game, seemingly bug-free, non-irritating with extra features for scoring Yahtzee. It could use a rating system to track how you do against other players; that'd be a great addition.”
- “Minimal ads and no glitches, no in-app purchases, and even though I'm 99% sure it's AI and not online play, the outcomes are pretty fair and well balanced.”
- “The reason I'm giving 2 stars at this time is because anytime a Yahtzy is rolled by either player, my app screen shades gray and freezes.”
- “I really loved this game but now when I go to play it, it just freezes and most of the time before the game even loads.”
- “Game freezes and won't even open now.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their vibrant colors and visual appeal, while others criticize them for being outdated, too small, or overly complex. Many users appreciate the soothing sound design that complements the graphics, but there are concerns about recent updates that have negatively impacted visual clarity and gameplay experience. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and easy on the eyes, others feel they detract from the game's fun and accessibility.
- “Nice colors and graphics.”
- “The look and feel, gameplay, graphics, and sound are all great.”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “I used to enjoy this game, but the last update changed the graphics to be painful to the eyes, and putting in a pay-to-win option (bonus rolls) takes all the fun out of the game of chance it's supposed to be.”
- “Outdated graphics and not as easy to play.”
- “New smaller graphics, to make room for ads, make playing much harder.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising its straightforward and classic approach, likening it to traditional Yahtzee, while others criticize the bot gameplay and the presence of ads. Many users appreciate the ease of play and the lack of pay-to-win mechanics, though some report issues with opponents exploiting gameplay mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is generally seen as enjoyable and relaxing, despite some technical flaws.
- “The gameplay is amazing.”
- “Easy to play, no fuss, just straightforward gameplay, over and over again.”
- “Gameplay is great, exciting, great to play in relaxing times, and intelligently stimulating.”
- “The bot gameplay is horrendous, not game-like at all.”
- “The look, feel, and gameplay are all worse.”
- “Hacker and gameplay issues: my hacker opponent could end his turn without writing down his points whenever he got bad rolls.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game's conclusion, noting that the ending ties everything together in a funny way. However, they feel that the win/lose messages could be more varied and humorous to enhance the overall experience.
- “Funny that everything ended up adding up right at the end of the game.”
- “It would be more rewarding if the win/lose messages were funny and different from game to game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Users report that the game runs smoothly with minimal ads, indicating effective optimization. Additionally, players have noted that keeping their devices updated and clearing caches contributes to a better performance experience.
- “Not too many ads, and it runs smoothly.”
- “My phone is updated and optimized, and all caches are cleared.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end devices.”
- “I experience frequent lag and crashes, despite having a powerful setup.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the music acceptable initially, but it becomes repetitive and tiresome after a few sessions, contributing to a sense of grinding in the gameplay experience.
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel monotonous.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”