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Yahtzee Deluxe Poker
1994
Rules assistance for Yahtzee Deluxe Poker
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Yahtzee Deluxe Poker
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Yahtzee Deluxe Poker is a board game released in 1994 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sean McGuire and Thomas McGuire and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Auction / Bidding, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Last Chance is contract Yahtzee with side betting. Each player starts with a stake of chips. One of seven cards is overturned which shows a combination a player must roll on five dice. The tougher the combo, the more the cards are worth if won. Players bid on the chance to roll for the card. Those who don't win the bid can bet for or against the roller. If the roller makes the combo, he gets his bid back plus the card's stated value plus any bets made against him. If he fails, he loses his bid money. Any dice he applied to the combo stay on the card and players bid again on the partially completed card. If a player is low on cash, he can call "last chance" during bidding to win the bid automatically. Failure to make the combo will cost that bidder the game, however. Whoever has the most chips and at least one card by the end of the short card stack wins the game.
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Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Hasbro
- Milton Bradley
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Yahtzee Deluxe Poker supports 2–6 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 Yahtzee Deluxe Poker is 20 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 Yahtzee Deluxe Poker for ages 12 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.
Yahtzee Deluxe Poker has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Yahtzee Deluxe Poker belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Auction / Bidding, and Dice Rolling. 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 credited designers of Yahtzee Deluxe Poker are: Sean McGuire and Thomas McGuire. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Yahtzee Deluxe Poker 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.