- Yatzy apps that play without wifi
- Seven offline Yatzy and Yahtzee-style apps
- Yatzy or Yahtzee: what's different?
- Playing Yatzy with family on one phone
- A quick guide to a good Yatzy turn
- The ads catch with free Yatzy apps
- Getting a dice game ready to play offline
- More dice and board games
- My take on Yahtzee offline
- Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can play Yahtzee-style dice games offline, but most apps call the game Yatzy, its traditional name. The seven apps here all say on their Google Play listings that they play without wifi. They differ mainly in ads, in-app purchases and scorecard rules.
If you search an app store for Yahtzee offline, you'll mostly find apps called Yatzy. That's not a typo. Yatzy is the traditional name for the same family of five-dice games, and it's the name almost every offline dice app uses. The rules are close enough that anyone who knows Yahtzee will feel at home within a turn.
Dice games are perfect offline games: five dice, a scorecard and three rolls a turn. I read the Google Play listings for the most-installed Yatzy apps and kept the ones that say they play offline. They're listed in no particular order.
Yatzy apps that play without wifi
| Yatzy app | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yatzy: Fun Classic Dice Game (Bluetile) | Bluetile | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Play offline in almost all modes, no Wi-Fi needed' |
| Yatzy: Offline Dice Games (SNG Games) | SNG Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Best free offline game Yatzy' |
| Yatzy Blitz: Classic Dice Game (Unicorn Board Games) | Unicorn Board Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Online and offline 24/7' |
| Yatzy Classic: Dice Game Fun (Absolute Lucky Pig Games) | Absolute Lucky Pig Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'No Wi-Fi required' |
| Yatzy GO! Classic Dice Game (Game In Life) | Game In Life | 500K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'A full Offline Mode' |
| Yatzy: Offline Dice Games (dedi) | dedi | 50K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | 'Completely offline experience' |
| Yatzy Offline: Dice Game (Zengames Studio) | Zengames Studio | 1K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | 'The fastest... way to play Yatzy offline' |
Seven offline Yatzy and Yahtzee-style apps
Yatzy: Fun Classic Dice Game (Bluetile)
The most installed of the group, with more than 10M on Google Play. Note the careful wording: almost all modes play offline, not every one.
Yatzy: Offline Dice Games (SNG Games)
Offline is in the name. A simple, traditional dice game for solo play on phones and tablets.
Yatzy Blitz: Classic Dice Game (Unicorn Board Games)
Offers both online and offline play, so it suits someone who plays friends at home and the computer on the train.
Yatzy Classic: Dice Game Fun (Absolute Lucky Pig Games)
Says you can relax solo or go head-to-head, anytime and anywhere, with no Wi-Fi required.
Yatzy GO! Classic Dice Game (Game In Life)
Describes a full offline mode alongside tournaments, which is useful if you like a competitive streak when you're connected.
Yatzy: Offline Dice Games (dedi)
Pitched as smooth and completely offline. It shows the Contains ads label but no in-app purchases label.
Yatzy Offline: Dice Game (Zengames Studio)
The only app here showing neither the Contains ads label nor the in-app purchases label on Google Play. Small, but calm.
Yatzy or Yahtzee: what's different?
The two games are close cousins. Both use five dice, up to three rolls a turn, and a scorecard with an upper section for ones to sixes and a lower section for combinations like a full house or a straight. Scoring details differ between versions, especially the bonus for the upper section and how straights are counted, so check an app's rules screen before your first game. Most apps also let you choose between a classic scorecard and variations.
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Playing Yatzy with family on one phone
Dice games are some of the best pass-and-play games because every turn is short and nothing is hidden. One app on this list, from Absolute Lucky Pig Games, mentions going head-to-head as well as relaxing solo. On a tablet it's even better: put it in the middle of the table and take turns rolling. It's a great choice for a power cut, a rainy holiday afternoon or a long wait at the airport.
A quick guide to a good Yatzy turn
- Roll all five dice.
- Keep any dice that point towards a useful combination, such as three of the same number.
- Re-roll the rest, up to two more times.
- Score the result in the best open box on your card. Sometimes the smart move is to take a low score in a box you were never going to fill well.
- Aim for the upper-section bonus early; it often decides close games.
The ads catch with free Yatzy apps
Six of the seven apps here show the Contains ads label on Google Play, and most show in-app purchases too. The Zengames Studio app is the exception, with neither label. Bluetile's wording is also worth noticing: it says almost all modes play offline, so if a particular mode won't start on a plane, that's probably why.
Getting a dice game ready to play offline
- Install it on home wifi and play one game.
- Turn on airplane mode and start another game.
- Pick the scorecard style your family knows before you travel.
- Switch off in-app purchases if children will be rolling.
More dice and board games
If your family enjoys dice, there's a whole world beyond Yatzy. Have a look at board games you can play on your phone, and for apps that bring board games to a tablet, try offline board game apps for family night. For a night with the real thing, classic board and dice games are hard to beat.
My take on Yahtzee offline
Look for Yatzy rather than Yahtzee and you'll find plenty of dice games that play offline. Every app on this page says so on its listing. Choose by ads and in-app purchases, check the scorecard rules match the ones your family argues about, and test it in airplane mode before you rely on it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Yahtzee offline?
Yes. Most offline dice apps call the game Yatzy, and the seven on this page all say on Google Play that they play without wifi.
Why are Yahtzee apps called Yatzy?
Yatzy is the traditional name for the same family of five-dice games, and it's the name most dice apps use.
Is Yatzy the same as Yahtzee?
They're very close. Both use five dice and three rolls a turn, but scoring details such as bonuses and straights can differ.
Which Yatzy app has no ads?
The Zengames Studio app on this page shows neither the Contains ads label nor in-app purchases on Google Play.
Can several people play Yatzy on one phone?
Yes. Dice games suit pass-and-play well, and one app here mentions playing head-to-head.
