Yahtzee points chart - what every box is worth
Thirteen turns, thirteen boxes, one entry per turn. This chart is the whole scoring system on one screen; the full Yahtzee rulebook covers the edge cases (Jokers, second Yahtzees, why 63) in depth.
| Category | You need | It scores | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces – Sixes | Any dice of that number | Sum of the matching dice only | 5–30 |
| Three of a kind | 3+ dice the same | Sum of all five dice | 30 |
| Four of a kind | 4+ dice the same | Sum of all five dice | 30 |
| Full house | A triple + a pair | 25 points flat | 25 |
| Small straight | 4 in a row (e.g. 2-3-4-5) | 30 points flat | 30 |
| Large straight | 5 in a row (1-5 or 2-6) | 40 points flat | 40 |
| Yahtzee | All five dice the same | 50 points flat | 50 |
| Chance | Anything | Sum of all five dice | 30 |
| Upper bonus | 63+ in the upper section | 35 points flat | 35 |
| Yahtzee bonus | Extra Yahtzees (50 already scored) | 100 points each | ∞ |
Filling in the card: three habits that raise your average
- Chase the 35-point bonus early. The 63 threshold is three of each number. Whenever your upper boxes run ahead of that pace (four Fives instead of three, say), you have bought insurance for a weak number later.
- Keep a dump box open. Aces and Chance absorb bad turns cheaply. The players who write a zero into Large Straight early are the ones who finish 60 points short.
- Score the Yahtzee box with 50 or take the zero late. A rolled Yahtzee with the box already zeroed still earns nothing extra - the 100-point bonus checks only flow once a real 50 is on the card.
Frequently asked questions
What is on a Yahtzee score card?
A standard card has two sections. The upper section lists the six number categories (Aces through Sixes) plus a total, bonus and combined-total line; the lower section lists three of a kind, four of a kind, full house, small straight, large straight, Yahtzee, chance and the Yahtzee bonus row, followed by the grand total. Official pads print six game columns per card, which is why this printable has six too.
How does the bonus line on the score card work?
Add up only the six upper-section boxes (Aces through Sixes). If that subtotal is 63 or more, write 35 in the bonus box; otherwise write 0. The threshold of 63 is exactly three dice of each number - score three-of-a-number in every upper box and the bonus is yours.
What is each Yahtzee category worth?
Number boxes score the sum of the matching dice only. Three and four of a kind score the sum of ALL five dice. Fixed values: full house 25, small straight 30, large straight 40, Yahtzee 50. Chance scores the sum of all five dice with no requirement. Each extra Yahtzee after the first, if the Yahtzee box holds 50, is worth a 100-point bonus check in the Yahtzee bonus row.
Do the boxes have to be filled in order?
No. After each turn you may write your result into any one empty box on your column - the card is printed top to bottom, but the order of play is entirely your choice. That freedom is most of the strategy: a poor roll usually goes into Aces, Chance or another cheap box to protect the valuable ones.
How many players can share one score card?
Each player uses one column, so a single card handles up to six players for one game - or one player for six games. For a longer session, print one card per player and use the columns as rounds; lowest paper use is one card per four-player evening.
Can I play without printing a score card at all?
Yes - the free online Yahtzee on this site keeps the card for you: it fills in your dice automatically, computes the bonus, catches illegal entries and tracks your best score. The printable exists for table play with real dice; the online game is the zero-setup version.
More dice and card games
Prefer the computer to keep score? Play Yahtzee online against Emma, read the complete rules, or try Farkle - the push-your-luck cousin that needs no card at all.