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New Yahtzee With Buddies Cheats, Tips & Tricks to Become the Best Dice Roller

Yahtzee is an old-school family dice game that has been around for decades, and now, it lives on in the form of New Yahtzee With Buddies! Available on Android and iOS platforms, this game follows the classic rules but adds a social aspect to it, so you can play with your family and friends wherever you are. The goal is simple. You just need to get the most points by the end of 13 rounds. You get to roll the dice several times in order to get points.

yahtzee with buddies guide

How the points are scored varies, however. It all depends on the chosen category for each round. A Yahtzee is when you get five of a kind when you roll the dice, and it gives you the most points regardless of category. The rules may be simple, but the gameplay still gets pretty intense. You will need the help of our New Yahtzee With Buddies tips and tricks if you want to come out on top!

1. Try To Get The Section Bonus

yahtzee with buddies dice

When you look at the board, you will see all your normal dice rolls on the left side. At the bottom of that, you will see a ring that says Section Bonus. When the sum of all your dice rolls reaches the same number as the one indicated in the Section Bonus, you will get 35 extra points. That is a lot of free points that will help you secure the top spot.

2. Use The Right Slots

You have several opportunities to score points in the game and it is not just about luck. Knowing when to play slots for combos can make a huge difference in your final score. For example, if you decide to play in the four-of-a-kind slots, you need to get at least four and above. Imagine, if you roll four sixes in this category, you will get 24 points instantly. Keep in mind that you can only play something once in each slot.

competing with friends in yahtzee with buddies

Don’t waste any opportunities. Of course, if you do get lucky enough to roll a Straight, a Full House, or even a Yahtzee, you should still prioritize those. Don’t forget that a Yahtzee is worth 50 points and will practically guarantee your victory.

3. Choose What To Lock In

Whenever you make normal rolls, you can choose which dice to lock in, and which ones to reroll. For example, if you roll two sixes, you can choose to lock those in, and reroll the rest. If on the next roll you end up with three fives, you could play a Full House.

yahtzee with buddies game modes

Another option you have, however, is to try for a Yahtzee by unlocking the two sixes to see if you can get two more fives. Of course, it is a gamble, but the payoff is worth it. It is really up to you whether you want to play it safe or go for broke.

4. Challenge The Dice Masters

The Dice Masters are the computer-controlled opponents in the game. There is no wait time for their turns since they play instantly. It is a good idea to practice with them, especially if you want a quick game.

yahtzee with buddies dicemasters

Aside from getting some play time, beating the Dice Masters will also get you cool rewards. They can be found in the Showdowns, so head on over there when you don’t feel like competing against real players just yet.

5. Just Keep Playing

New Yahtzee with Buddies is pretty generous when it comes to rewards. It gives you various incentives for playing regularly. Aside from the goodies you get from playing against the Dice Masters, you also get rewards from scoring a certain amount of points across all modes. Rewards include experience and scratchers which are useful for getting even more experience.

yahtzee with buddies custom dice

It’s time to show off your skills and beat your friends in New Yahtzee With Buddies! Just follow the tips and tricks listed above and you’ll surely win every match!

Kaestan

Sunday 5th of March 2023

What are the red ruby jewels in the rewards all about ? Not sure why or how they work as a reward

Laura Keller

Tuesday 26th of July 2022

I don't understand what the weird stuff you supposedly WIN is used for like the Windows and cards

Genny

Saturday 31st of December 2022

@Cynthia, What are the card packs for? I've never been more than 80% complete and don't know what else they're used for.

Cynthia

Saturday 20th of August 2022

@Laura Keller, The red and black and blue "windows" are bonus scratcher tickets that give you prizes like extra dice and more xp to level up. The cards are tickets for free as in tournaments and other games that require them.and the tokens get you a spin on the prize wheel to earn more dice or tickets etc. Good luck!

Peter m

Thursday 27th of January 2022

I have all these coins and I can’t do anything with what soon do

Cynthia

Saturday 20th of August 2022

@Peter m, you can use the coins when you go to the "adventure" land and click on the hexagons to spend them on more prizes like more xp or more dice. This took me a while to figure out as well, once I did I was pretty excited I had over 5k in coins to play with! Enjoy!

Stephanie ware

Sunday 14th of November 2021

How can I get the cheats for this game to receive unlimited dice and cheats for gift grab please someone help me lol

Rock0403

Thursday 3rd of February 2022

@Stephanie ware, I’ve been given 3 different sites to go to to get unlimited dice. I’ve went to those site only to find that, THEY DO NOT GIVE YOU FREE DICE!! I’ve searched ways to get them & found no way to get free dice other than to play the game for the dice. If you happen to find a way to get free dice please find me on the game, ( Rock0403 ) and let me in on the cheat trick!! If you find me challenge me to play, I’ll do the same, if you want to Play! Good Luck! Rock0403

William S. Butters

Sunday 3rd of January 2021

How do I get back into a grouping with my friends in tournament games.