The objective of Yahtzee is to strategically choose the highest value score possible in each of 13 turns, to earn the highest possible total score.
This can be achieved by both ‘holding’ and re-rolling dice tactically to achieve specific scores, as well as considering which scoring option to choose each turn to maximize your total. For example, if a player rolls three fives and two ones, they could score 25 points by choosing the ‘full house’ category, while they would only score 15 points by choosing the ‘fives’ category – however, their roll is technically eligible for both.