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*Yahtzee* is a classic dice game where players roll five dice to make specific number combinations, aiming to score the highest points. The game includes a score pad, dice, and a shaker. Players roll the dice up to three times per turn, choosing which dice to keep and which to re-roll to achieve combinations like “Full House” or “Four of a Kind.”
**Developmental Benefits:** From a pediatric occupational therapist’s perspective, this game promotes:
1. **Cognitive Skills:** Enhances strategic thinking, decision-making, and probability assessment as players choose which dice to keep or re-roll.
2. **Math Skills:** Supports addition and multiplication skills, as players add up their scores and calculate totals.
3. **Patience and Focus:** Encourages concentration and resilience as players aim for specific combinations, teaching turn-taking and delayed gratification.
*Yahtzee* is a great game for building cognitive and math skills in a fun, interactive way, making it ideal for family game nights and friendly competition.