Card Yahtzee

Roll 5 cards. Hold the keepers. Reroll the rest. Score big hands.

Scoring Guide

🌟
Rookie Rush +100
All 5 cards are rookie cards
👥
Full Team +90
All 5 cards from the same team/set
🏆
Full Sport +80
All 5 cards from the same sport
💰
High Roller +70
Total hand value over $500
📅
Decade Match +60
All 5 cards from the same decade
🃏
Triple +50
3 or more cards of the same player
📈
Value Run +45
5 cards in ascending value order
✌️
Two Pair +40
2 different pairs of same-player cards
🤝
Pair +25
2 cards of the same player
🎲
Mixed Bag +20
Cards from 4+ different sports
💵
Value Bonus +1 per $50
Bonus points based on total hand value

How to Play

  1. 1. Roll 5 random cards from the 7,500+ card database
  2. 2. Tap cards you want to HOLD — they stay for your next roll
  3. 3. Reroll unheld cards up to 2 more times (3 rolls total)
  4. 4. Click Stand when you are satisfied with your hand
  5. 5. Your hand is scored by the best matching category + a value bonus
  6. 6. Strategy: hold rookies for Rookie Rush, same-sport cards for Full Sport, or high-value cards for High Roller

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Card Yahtzee work?
You roll 5 random sports cards from the 7,500+ card database. After the first roll, you can hold any cards you want to keep and reroll the rest. You get up to 3 total rolls (the initial roll plus 2 rerolls). After your final roll or when you choose to stand, your hand is scored based on the best matching category — like Rookie Rush (all 5 rookies), Full Sport (all same sport), or High Roller (total value over $500).
What are the scoring categories?
From highest to lowest: Rookie Rush (100 pts, all 5 rookies), Full Team (90 pts, all same set), Full Sport (80 pts, all same sport), High Roller (70 pts, $500+ total value), Decade Match (60 pts, all same decade), Triple (50 pts, 3 same player), Value Run (45 pts, ascending value order), Two Pair (40 pts, 2 different pairs), Pair (25 pts, 2 same player), Mixed Bag (20 pts, 4+ different sports). Plus a value bonus of +1 point per $50 of total hand value.
What is the Daily Challenge?
The Daily Challenge uses a date-based seed so everyone gets the same cards on the same day. It lets you compare scores with friends and fellow collectors. After completing the daily, switch to Random mode for unlimited play with different cards each game.
What strategy should I use?
The best strategy depends on your first roll. If you see multiple rookies, hold them and go for Rookie Rush (100 pts). If you see cards from the same sport, hold those for Full Sport (80 pts). High-value cards are worth holding for the value bonus even if you get a lower category. Sometimes keeping a pair and rerolling for a triple is better than chasing a long shot.
Is Card Yahtzee free to play?
Yes, Card Yahtzee is completely free. Play the Daily Challenge once per day and Random mode as many times as you want. No account required — your stats are saved locally in your browser.