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Boggle
- 1–8 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Word Yahtzee
1978
Rules assistance for Word Yahtzee
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Word Yahtzee
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Word Yahtzee is a board game released in 1978 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Spelling, and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Word Yahtzee is another addition to the Yahtzee family, which is one of the most recognised dice games in history. However instead of numbers, letters and words take center stage. Players still have a maximum of 3 rolls in a given turn but now players have 7 dice at their disposal. The dice in Word Yahtzee contain a set of letters similar to that on offer in Scrabble and each letter is also tagged with a value, which is used in creating a score when a player meets one of the criteria. The targets to aim for include words of certain lengths (top half of the score pad), whilst the bottom half includes categories such as 2 words, 3 words, all vowels and all consonants to name a few. To achieve a Yahtzee a player must be able to form a 7-Letter word. At the end of each game the highest score is declared the winner but like classic Yahtzee, players an play all 6 games featured on a single page and combine those scores to play a more epic game. Word Yahtzee is a word dice game.
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
- Nilco S.A.
- Milton Bradley
- E. S. Lowe Company Inc.
- Kärnan
- MB Spellen
Questions and answers
Word Yahtzee supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Word Yahtzee is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Word Yahtzee for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Word Yahtzee has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Word Yahtzee belongs to these categories: Word Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Spelling, and Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Word Yahtzee as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.