FAQ

I collected here some frequently asked questions. If you still have an unanswered question, please ask

Gameplay

What is the Yahtzee Bonus and how do I get one?

Yahtzee Bonus is a special bonus worth 100 points given for scoring multiple Yahtzees. In order to receive a Yahtzee Bonus, you should score a Yahtzee in the Yahtzee score box. From now, each additional Yahtzee you get, you will receive a Yahtzee Bonus upon scoring it in any of the open boxes.

Note: You'll only see the bonus after you score it in any of the available slots.

How do I get the bonus in the Upper Section?

You get the bonus in the upper section if you score 63 points or more in the Upper Section. The bonus is worth 35 points.

Compiling

What are the requirements to compile Open Yahtzee?

Dependencies for Open Yahtzee are:

  • A C++17 compiler
  • CMake >= 3.16
  • wxWidgets >= 3.2

See the README for detailed build instructions, including containerized builds.

Misc

Where does Open Yahtzee stores its configuration and data?

It depends on your operating system:

  • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\.openyahtzee
  • Windows Vista/7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\.openyahtzee
  • Linux: ~/.openyahtzee