# Yacht Free

> Free digital dice game with original and Chinese Yacht variants. (iPhone/iPad app by William Jockusch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacht-free/id381091241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Jockusch](https://appshunter.io/developer/342126227)
- Category: Games, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacht-free/id381091241/reviews.md

## What is Yacht Free?

Why pay more for your favorite dice game?

Also includes a variant -- Chinese Yacht!  Yahtzee lovers will find this variant to be an intriguing and addictive twist on the original.  

In the variant, which is based on Chinese Poker, you roll 10 dice at a time.  You then sort the dice into two groups of 5, and score both groups.

Pick your favorite of five different visual themes.  For those of you who preferred the original theme, it is still available under options>themes.

Compare to Yahtzee!

## Key features

- Classic dice game
- Chinese Yacht variant
- 10 dice rolling
- Dice sorting and scoring
- Multiple visual themes
- Original theme option

## What do users think of Yacht Free?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and time-killing
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Good Yahtzee alternative
- 👍 Chinese variant enjoyable
- 👍 Fast and smooth interface
- 👍 Works well on older devices (for some)
- 👍 Unobtrusive ads (for some)
- 👍 Clean and simple layout

**Cons**

-  anúncios Annoying and distracting ads
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Updates causing issues
- 🐛 Theme resets
- 🐛 Lack of instructions/help
- 🐛 Distracting dynamic ads
- 🐛 Chinese version scoring issues
- 🐛 Spartan interface
- 🐛 Slow response time
- 🐛 Unusable after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game often freezes
- Game crashes after first roll
- Game play much slower
- Deletes all stats
- Theme resets after closing
- Crashes more than it used to
- App loads and immediately crashes
- Color theme resets to default
- Scoring row too close to dice
- Slow response time
- Need to restart game a lot
- Most recent update rendered app useless
- Update makes game unusable
- Static ads replaced with dynamic/flashing ads
- Chinese version only allows one roll per turn

**Most requested features**

- Option to buy ad-free version
- Suggestions for scoring options
- Higher resolution graphics
- Add higher point game statistics
- Multiplayer option (Bluetooth/online)
- Volume control
- Wrist flick for dice roll
- Dice animation
- Easier to see color scheme
- Guide on how to play
- Save top 10 games with names
- Online leaderboards
- Option to verse players on separate devices
- Option to name players
- Top 10 saved game scores
- Two players playing by bluetooth
- Computer opponent

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacht-free/id381091241/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Change is not always good.

*2023-07-08*

My old iPad 4 doesn’t update so I am pleased that I can still enjoy the old version of this game.  I do not care for the new board format.

### 3/5 — Not consistent

*2018-07-07*

I really wanted to like this game. I enjoy Yahtzee games a lot.
The problem with this game is it often freezes; therefor holding you suspended, neither going forward nor reverse. Only to begin the game over from the beginning. 
I have an iPad Air that is not old, so I am certain it has nothing to do on my end.
Otherwise it is a good game.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2017-12-24, version 3.2*

I had a Yahtzee game for 6 years from Hasbro and I found it was not comparable with the iPhone upgrade.  I finally found this game which works just as well and even has Other variations.  The key here is it is simple.  Too many upgrades are too complicated and it ruins the program.
  Only suggestion would be to give suggestions on how much each option is before you enter it- especially chance number.  You can look at it before you choose however.

### 3/5 — ADS

*2016-06-07*

I wish you would give me the option to buy the game, for 99. Most people will never purchase the game - but some would - I'd pay just to remove ads, from my screen. 

This is the reason your app is getting 3 stars. I'm tired of "free" then I check for IAPs and find none. Okay, I think it's a little introduction, to this developer, only to find out it is just ad "cash cow". 

Sorry

### 5/5 — Excellent - simple and fun

*2016-01-23, version 3.1*

Was looking for a simple Yahtzee game and this is perfect. Clean simple interface, no distracting options ... and free! Great software ( unlike this App Store review software which told me *after* I had written the review that my chosen nickname was already taken ... and then it threw away everything I had written)

### 4/5 — Great - ads are annoying

*2015-05-28*

Quick, easy & fun.  I especially like that you can unselect a category if you've hit the wrong one

Update: I still play this game a lot, and I like it.  However , sometime back, the static ads were replaced with ones that were dynamic and contain movement or flashing.  Since this takes place at the top of the page it's distracting and annoying.  I emailed the designer but got no reply.  I'd be happy to pay money for a premium ad-free option , but that's not available.

### 5/5 — Huhsaywhat??

*2014-04-25, version 3.1*

Really good set up. Always loved Yahtzee and the Chinese version is different. Defiantly recommended.

### 5/5 — Robert

*2013-08-27, version 3.1*

Fun game addictive

### 5/5 — Reminds me of my youth

*2013-08-06*

Great game. If you ever played Yahtzee then this game will bring you back to your youth. Well thought out and simple  to play. The Chinese version is a lot of fun too. Download it now!

### 5/5 — Yahtzee

*2013-07-18, version 3.1*

Great game! Took a minute to get used to the board layout, but now I'm addicted!

## Frequently asked questions about Yacht Free

### What is Yacht Free?

Yacht Free is a mobile application that provides a digital version of the popular dice game. It includes the original game and a unique variant called Chinese Yacht, offering a free way to enjoy these games.

### What are the key features of Yacht Free?

The app features the classic dice game, a Chinese Yacht variant that involves rolling and sorting 10 dice, and the ability to choose from five different visual themes, including the original theme.

### How much does Yacht Free cost?

Yacht Free is completely free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What is the Chinese Yacht variant?

Chinese Yacht is a variant of the dice game where players roll 10 dice at a time. The dice are then sorted into two groups of five, and both groups are scored, offering a strategic twist on the original game.

### Can I customize the appearance of the game?

Yes, the app offers five different visual themes to personalize your gaming experience. You can also access the original theme through the options menu.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2016-03-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Replace iAd with AdMob. I've used what they call "text" ads. The "text" part isn't really a complete description, but it is the least annoying kind on AdMob.

### 3.1 — 2013-07-07

Fixed crash bug
Fixed theme reset bug
Option to disable game center

### 3.0 — 2013-06-05

4 inch phone support
iPad support
multiplayer

### 2.2 — 2011-01-07

Added game center leaderboards

### 2.1 — 2010-10-20

Visual upgrade and choice of themes added

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