Online Yahtzee Statistics
Explore the official statistics from The Yahtzee Manifesto's online game. This page provides real stats from thousands of real games played by registered players from around the world. Go beyond simple high scores and analyze global averages and advanced metrics. To see how your gameplay measures up and contribute to our live stats, register and log in to play. Sign up and start rolling today!
Global Player Averages
Note: All averages on this page are calculated from the current game database. Legacy games not included.
| Total Points | 30,839,861 |
| Total Games Played | 127,218 |
| Total Yahtzees | 45,023 |
| Average Yahtzees per Game | 0.35 |
Scorecard Category Averages
The "Optimal Average" column shows the average score a player can expect for each category when playing with an optimal strategy. This allows for a direct comparison between the actual global average scores and the theoretical best-practice scores.
| Category | Players' Average | Optimal Average |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Twos | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Threes | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Fours | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Fives | 15.5 | 15.7 |
| Sixes | 18.9 | 19.8 |
| Upper Section Subtotal | 62.3 | 63.4 |
| 3-of-a-Kind | 19.9 | 21.7 |
| 4-of-a-Kind | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Full House | 21.8 | 22.6 |
| Small Straight | 28.9 | 29.5 |
| Large Straight | 29.1 | 32.7 |
| Yahtzee | 17.8 | 16.9 |
| Chance | 20.1 | 22.0 |
| Chance-Chance | 19.4 cc | N/A |
| Lower Section Total | 159.1 | 158.4 |
| Grand Total | 242.9 | 245.6 |
Category Success Percentages
To highlight the difference between human and perfect play, the "Optimal Success Rate" column shows the average score of an optimized Yahtzee engine. This serves as a benchmark to compare against the human player scores.
| Category | Players' Success Rate | Optimal Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Section Bonus | 61.6% | 67.7% |
| Full House | 87% | 90.3% |
| Small Straight | 96.2% | 98.3% |
| Large Straight | 72.8% | 81.7% |
| Yahtzee | 35.5% | 33.9% |
| Yahtzee Bonus | 7.9% | N/A |
Most Popular Dice & Surfaces
Registered users can personalize their game with a variety of custom dice sets and playing surfaces. Here's a look at the most popular dice sets and playing surfaces chosen by registered players, based on real gameplay data.
Dice Sets
Playing Surfaces
Weird Stats
A collection of statistical outliers and strange records from the game database.
Chance-Chance vs. Regular Chance
Does using the Chance-Chance house rule actually pay off? This compares the average final score in games where players used Chance-Chance against the average regular Chance score in games where they didn't.
| Scenario | Average Score | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Rule Off (CC not available) | 20.06 | 111,948 |
| Rule On, Not Used | 21.10 | 5,734 |
| CC Users, Before CC (their original roll) | 18.14 | 9,536 |
| CC Users, After CC (their final score) | 19.41 cc | 9,536 |
The Longest Yahtzee Drought
The longest recorded stretch of games played by a single player without rolling a single Yahtzee.
| Record Holder | vijnan |
| Longest Drought | 25 games |
| Average Longest Drought (per player) | 9.5 games |
| Qualifying Players | 158 |
Most Scratched Categories
How often each scoring category gets scratched with a zero, across every recorded game.
| Category | Scratch Rate |
|---|---|
| Yahtzee | 64.8% |
| 4-of-a-Kind | 37.6% |
| Large Straight | 27.2% |
| Full House | 11% |
| Aces | 8.3% |
| 3-of-a-Kind | 4.5% |
| Small Straight | 4.2% |
| Twos | 2.5% |
| Threes | 1.6% |
| Fours | 1.3% |
| Fives | 1.2% |
| Sixes | 1.1% |
Best Time to Play
Average scores broken down by day of week and time of day, across every recorded game.
| Day of Week | Average Score |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 240.7 |
| Monday | 240.4 |
| Thursday | 240.4 |
| Wednesday | 240.4 |
| Saturday | 239.8 |
| Sunday | 239.7 |
| Friday | 238.7 |
| Time of Day | Average Score |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (12-4pm) | 242 |
| Evening (5-8pm) | 240.4 |
| Night (9pm-4am) | 239.5 |
| Morning (5am-11am) | 239 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 500 a good Yahtzee score?
A score of 500 is considered a very good score in Yahtzee. The average score is around 243, so 500 is well above average.
What is the Full House Dis Index (FHD)?
The Full House Dis Index is an advanced metric from The Yahtzee Manifesto that measures the strategic decision of sacrificing a Full House for a potentially higher-scoring combination.
What is a Chance-Chance Net Gain?
The Chance-Chance Net Gain is the difference between a player's score on their second 'Chance' roll versus what they would have scored on their first 'Chance' roll. A positive net gain indicates a successful risk.
What is the theoretical maximum score in Yahtzee?
The theoretical maximum score in Yahtzee is 1575 points. This requires rolling 13 Yahtzees in a single game, making it virtually impossible.
What is considered an average Yahtzee score?
An average Yahtzee score is typically around 240-250 points. Scores above this range are considered above average.
How can I get on these leaderboards?
To appear on the Yahtzee Manifesto leaderboards, you need to register for an account and play the online Yahtzee game. Your scores will automatically be tracked and included in the statistics and high score tables.
