October 31st, 2020 at 7:21:22 PM
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I agree with the lower numbers on the assumption that on the last round (of three rolls) a yahtzee can provide a winner in any of the sections (except "chance"). I don't quite get the top numbers (currently getting near 2.08 not 2.106481), assuming an incorrect yahtzee is 0. I'll have another look at my code tomorrow as I possibly have an error when the player should re-roll everything which can't happen in the bottom half.Quote: gordonm888Here is some statistical information...
Aces | 2.079 564 |
Twos | 4.159 128 |
Threes | 6.238 692 |
Fours | 8.318 256 |
Fives | 10.397 819 |
Sixes | 12.477 383 |
3 of a kind | 15.194 661 |
4 of a kind | 5.611 263 |
Full House | 9.153 620 |
Short Straight | 18.477 282 |
Long Straight | 10.612 741 |
Yahtzee | 2.301 432 |
Chance | 23.330 717 |
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November 1st, 2020 at 5:17:02 AM
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Now I agree - I guess there are situations where you do re-roll everything in the chance saloon, I'm guessing when you've seen all ten dice (1st round and 2nd round) rolled less than 4! Also a warm feeling that chance is a fraction.
Aces | 2.106 481 |
Twos | 4.212 963 |
Threes | 6.319 444 |
Fours | 8.425 926 |
Fives | 10.532 407 |
Sixes | 12.638 889 |
3 of a kind | 15.194 661 |
4 of a kind | 5.611 263 |
Full House | 9.153 620 |
Short Straight | 18.480 750 |
Long Straight | 10.612 742 |
Yahtzee | 2.301 432 |
Chance | 23.333 333 |
November 1st, 2020 at 9:28:32 PM
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Let's say it's your first turn and after the third roll you have #$%*, like 1-2-2-4-6. Which field should you fill in?
I'd probably fill in 4 for twos.
I'd probably fill in 4 for twos.
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
November 1st, 2020 at 9:55:40 PM
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Quote: WizardLet's say it's your first turn and after the third roll you have #$%*, like 1-2-2-4-6. Which field should you fill in?
I'd probably fill in 4 for twos.
Personally, I'd fill in the 1. If you fill in the two 2s, you have to get a fourth 3, 4, 5 or 6 to get the upper bonus. If you fill in the 1, you have the additional benefit of being able to get four 2s to get the bonus.
November 2nd, 2020 at 5:25:50 AM
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Quote: rsactuaryPersonally, I'd fill in the 1. If you fill in the two 2s, you have to get a fourth 3, 4, 5 or 6 to get the upper bonus. If you fill in the 1, you have the additional benefit of being able to get four 2s to get the bonus.
Good point. It just feels so feeble but write in a "1," but I suspect you're right.
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
November 2nd, 2020 at 6:35:57 AM
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Of course, papers have been written...
http://gunpowder.cs.loyola.edu/~jglenn/research/optimal_yahtzee.pdf
and...
http://www-set.win.tue.nl/~wstomv/misc/yahtzee/slides-2up.pdf
Here is an optimal strategy analyzer which suggests playing the two 2s instead of the one 1. Seems counter-intuitive to me. I guess the advantage of having the ability to get four 2s on a future roll is more than offset by the probability of not getting at least two 2s again?
http://www-set.win.tue.nl/~wstomv/misc/yahtzee/osyp.php
http://gunpowder.cs.loyola.edu/~jglenn/research/optimal_yahtzee.pdf
and...
http://www-set.win.tue.nl/~wstomv/misc/yahtzee/slides-2up.pdf
Here is an optimal strategy analyzer which suggests playing the two 2s instead of the one 1. Seems counter-intuitive to me. I guess the advantage of having the ability to get four 2s on a future roll is more than offset by the probability of not getting at least two 2s again?
http://www-set.win.tue.nl/~wstomv/misc/yahtzee/osyp.php
November 2nd, 2020 at 10:46:55 AM
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These results are from the Verhoeff paper on Optimal Yahtzee Strategies.
1. First turn, first roll: 1 1 6 6 6
a. Keep: 6 6 6 _____265.12 +/- 61
b. Keep all and score 25 in Full House: 253.91 +/- 57
I suspect the ranking of these options would be flipped if this roll occurred late in the game, because Full House is so hard to get points for when you target it, rather than get it accidently. Although it probably depends upon what is needed on top to get a total of 63 or higher.
2. First turn, second roll: 1 1 3 4 6
a. Keep 3 4: 245.17 +/- 57
b. Keep 1 1: 245.14 +/- 57
c. Keep 4: 244.96
d. Keep 3: 244.74
e. Keep none: 244.55
f. Keep 6: 244.52
The fact that “f: Keep 6” scores the lowest seems to show the importance of targeting the SIXES when your first roll has at least two 6s. Scoring at least 18 with a shot at scoring 24 in SIXES is one of the keys to getting a high score.
3. First turn, third roll: 6 6 6 6 1
a. Score 24 in Sixes: 268.23 +/- 53
b. Score 25 in Four of a Kind: 260.54 +/- 54
I suspect the difference between these two options would be smaller (by 4) if it were 6 6 6 6 5.
1. First turn, first roll: 1 1 6 6 6
a. Keep: 6 6 6 _____265.12 +/- 61
b. Keep all and score 25 in Full House: 253.91 +/- 57
I suspect the ranking of these options would be flipped if this roll occurred late in the game, because Full House is so hard to get points for when you target it, rather than get it accidently. Although it probably depends upon what is needed on top to get a total of 63 or higher.
2. First turn, second roll: 1 1 3 4 6
a. Keep 3 4: 245.17 +/- 57
b. Keep 1 1: 245.14 +/- 57
c. Keep 4: 244.96
d. Keep 3: 244.74
e. Keep none: 244.55
f. Keep 6: 244.52
The fact that “f: Keep 6” scores the lowest seems to show the importance of targeting the SIXES when your first roll has at least two 6s. Scoring at least 18 with a shot at scoring 24 in SIXES is one of the keys to getting a high score.
3. First turn, third roll: 6 6 6 6 1
a. Score 24 in Sixes: 268.23 +/- 53
b. Score 25 in Four of a Kind: 260.54 +/- 54
I suspect the difference between these two options would be smaller (by 4) if it were 6 6 6 6 5.
Last edited by: gordonm888 on Nov 2, 2020
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November 2nd, 2020 at 11:22:46 AM
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Ive been playing lately
cool game
Have it on my switch, part of a 50 game package of games
My strategy is to try to hit the straight and take ones or 2's or 3's when I dont because those dont score much anyway
Overall, seems whoever can hit a straight 1st will win.
You hit it early, you will score high
You hit it late, you will score low
cool game
Have it on my switch, part of a 50 game package of games
My strategy is to try to hit the straight and take ones or 2's or 3's when I dont because those dont score much anyway
Overall, seems whoever can hit a straight 1st will win.
You hit it early, you will score high
You hit it late, you will score low
"Everybody's bragging and drinking that wine,
I can tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines,
Come to Daddy on an inside straight,
I got no chance of losing this time"
-Grateful Dead- "Loser"
November 17th, 2020 at 7:23:27 AM
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At the end of your first turn you have 6-6-6-6-5. Do you fill in 24 for sixes or 29 for a four of a kind?
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
November 17th, 2020 at 7:45:43 AM
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Quote: WizardAt the end of your first turn you have 6-6-6-6-5. Do you fill in 24 for sixes or 29 for a four of a kind?
I'm going for 24 for sixes in a heartbeat as it practically ensures you're going to get the 35 point bonus.