If you are new to Yatzy, read this section first. If you are already familiar with the game, skip to Section 2 — Quick Start Guide.

• The goal of the game is to score the highest total by rolling five dice and placing them into the best possible scoring combinations. If you are familiar with the card game Poker, the scoring categories are similar to Poker "hands" (for example, three-of-a-kind, four-of-a-kind, full house, and straights). The game is played by up to two players. Players alternate turns until every category on the score sheet has been filled.

• Roll all five dice at the start of your turn.
• Tap any dice you wish to hold.
• Press Roll to roll the remaining dice.
• You may roll up to three times per turn.
• You may score at any time during your turn, but you must score after your third roll.
• After scoring, the next player begins their turn.
• Continue alternating turns until all scoring categories are filled.

• The score sheet contains two sections. Each category may be used only once per game.
• You are not required to meet a category's criteria. However, if you choose a category without meeting its requirements, you will score zero points for that category.
• Upper Section - Ones through Sixes: Score the total of all dice showing the selected number.
• Upper Bonus: Score +35 bonus points (default) when your upper section subtotal reaches 63 or more. You may change this bonus to +50 points in Settings.
• Lower Section - Combination categories:
  • One Pair (Enhanced mode only): Score 10 points for the pair (default). You may change this in Settings to score the sum of the two dice in the pair.
  • Two Pair (Enhanced mode only): Score 20 points for any two pairs (default). You may change this in Settings to score the sum of the four dice in the two pair.
  • Three of a Kind: Score the sum of all five dice (default). You may change this in Settings to score the sum of the three matching dice.
  • Four of a Kind: Score the sum of all five dice (default). You may change this in Settings to score the sum of the four matching dice.
  • Full House: Dice consist of Three of a kind and a One Pair. Score 25 points (default). You may change this in Settings to score the sum of all five dice.
  • Small Straight: Score 30 points (default). You may change this in Settings to score 15 points.
  • Large Straight: Score 40 points (default). You may change this in Settings to score 20 points.
  • Yatzy: All five dice match. Default score: 50 points. You may change this in Settings to 50 points plus the sum of all five dice.
  • Chance: Score the sum of all five dice.

• Before placing a score, the grid shows a preview of possible scores with a black border (default- Pending scores).
• If you prefer to highlight scores already taken instead, you may change this in Settings → Score Highlights → Scores taken.

• The Sum row automatically totals your upper section scores.
• If you reach 63 or more points, you earn the bonus (default 35 points). You may change the bonus to 50 points in Settings.
• To help track progress:
  • Black = exactly on target
  • Red = below target
  • Green = above target

The opponent's most recent score is highlighted with a gray box.

Follow these steps to begin:

• When launching the game for the first time, tap Continue on the Welcome screen.
• Enter your Player Initials (two characters) and tap Continue.
• The Home screen appears.

The Welcome and Player Initials screens will not appear again unless you reinstall the app.

On the Home screen, select:

• Play Offline (1 or 2 players on one device).
• Play Nearby Device (each player uses their own device).

Choose Play Offline to:

• Share one device.
• Play against the built-in AI.

Choose Play Nearby Device to:

• Connect via Bluetooth (default) or Wi-Fi.
• Play without internet (ideal for planes or cruises).

Select your opponent:

• Human (Player initials P2).
• AI (Player initials AI).

Tap Start Game.

• One player selects Host as Player xx.
• The other player selects Join Game with Player xx.
• The Host taps Start Game with yy.

On iPhones a vibration will be felt when a player can Join the game and when the Host can Start the game.

Note: During Nearby play, the Host's settings override the Joiner's settings for: Game Timer, Categories, Auto First Roll, Straight/Two Pair rules, and Scoring Options.

Follow these steps the first time you tap Play Nearby Device:

• Tap Play Nearby Device.
• When the One-Time Network Access screen appears, tap OK.
• When prompted for permissions, tap Allow for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so nearby devices can connect properly.

The One-Time Network Access screen will not appear again unless you reinstall the app.

• Tap a die to hold or release it.
• Press Roll to roll remaining dice.
• Tap any row to place your score.
• Use Undo within the countdown timer if needed (default 3 seconds).

Continue until all categories are scored.

The Winner screen displays final scores.

• The trophy icon wobbles for 5 seconds on the winner's device.
• Select Play Again (both players must choose Yes).
• Select Home to return.
• Select View Score Sheet to review.
• Select View Game Statistics to see stats.

Offline games autosave. Nearby games do not.

Use the three icons at the bottom of the Home screen to navigate the app:

• ? (Help) icon: Tap this icon to open the Help screen.
• i (Information) icon: Tap this icon to open the Information screen. From here, you can:
  • Manage your subscription.
  • Share YatzyVibe (via Email, Messages, or Copy Link).
  • Rate YatzyVibe.
  • View Game Statistics.
  • Send feedback.
  • Open Version History.
  • View the Welcome screen again.
  • Open your device Settings to adjust YatzyVibe's Bluetooth and Local Network permissions.
• Gear (Settings) icon: Tap this icon to open the Settings screen.

• Complete upper rows early to secure the bonus.
• Hold matching dice to build stronger combinations.
• Avoid wasting straights.
• Use Chance strategically for difficult rolls.

YatzyVibe is a modern five-dice game for iPhone and iPad.

• Play Nearby Device (7-day free trial).
• Play Offline (always free).
• Play without internet (ideal for planes or cruises).
• No ads.
• No Game Center is needed.
• Extensive customization.
• AI with adjustable skill level.
• Adjustable AI 'think time'.
• AI 'best move' recommendation for dice and scoring.
• Adjustable Game Timer.
• Horizontal or vertical dice orientation.
• Undo Score feature.
• Custom backgrounds and colors.
• Custom vibration and sound settings.
• Detailed game statistics.
• Offline autosave.

• Dice Position: Select Horizontal (default) or Vertical.
• Game Timer: Choose Off (default), 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 seconds.
• Categories: Classic (13) (default) or Enhanced (15).
• Show Best Move: On or Off (default).
• Auto First Dice Roll: On (default) or Off.
• AI Skill Level: Beginner, Normal (default), Expert.
• AI Think Time: Speed at which the AI rolls the dice and places the score. Default: 0.5 seconds.
• Dice Face: Pips (default) or Numbers.
• Undo Score Countdown Timer: 0-30 seconds. Default: 3 seconds.
• Two Pair: Format: 1-1-2-2 (default) (two distinct pairs) or 1-1-1-1 (any two pairs).
• Small Straight: Any 4 dice sequence (default) or 1-2-3-4-5.
• Large Straight: Any 5 dice sequence (default) or 2-3-4-5-6.
• Scoring Rule Variations: Lower section categories' scoring rule variations.
• Scoring Options: Adjust points vs sum scoring for combinations.
• Score Highlights: Highlight Pending Scores (default) or Scores Taken.
• Vibrations & Sounds: Toggle individual feedback options.
• Background Image: Choose presets or photos, and Overlay Strength.
• Background Color: Choose presets or create custom RGB colors. Save up to 9 custom colors. Choose the App Button Color and held dice color.
• Network Connectivity: Select Bluetooth (default) or Wi-Fi. Use Reset Network if needed.
• Player Initials: Adjust the player initials if needed.
• Restore Default Settings: Return all settings to original defaults.

Access via Home → Information (i) → Manage Subscription.

• 7-day free trial.
• 1-month, 3-month, and 12-month plans.
• Auto-renewal unless canceled 24 hours before renewal.
• Restore Purchases available.
• Play Nearby Device locked after trial unless subscribed.
• Play Offline remains free.

• Permission Required screen?

  Enable Bluetooth and Local Network in device Settings → Apps → YatzyVibe.

• Devices not connecting?
  • Check permissions.
  • Ensure both players Host/Join within 60 seconds.
  • Confirm Bluetooth/Wi-Fi settings match.
  • Try Reset Network.
  • Reinstall if needed.
• Leaving the app?

  Offline autosaves. Nearby does not.

• High-contrast text.
• Adjustable vibrations.
• Feedback available via Information → Send Feedback.

Try tapping or holding:

• The YatzyVibe logo (Home screen).
• The YatzyVibe text (score grid).
• The trophy icon (Winner screen).