WAHOO! Dice with Granny and Grandpa
A dice game at a cozy country table: roll five dice, chase combinations and beat Granny. A match takes about five minutes, and the rules click on your first turn.
Trinkets from Granny's chest
Trinkets bend the rules. Some earn you more points, some let you control the dice, and some even get in your opponent's way. Take up to three into a match.
More pointsInkwell
"Sign it and it's in the bag"
At the start of the game, pick a row. Points written into it grow by half, rounded up.
Dice controlLittle Mirror
"In a mirror everything is the other way round"
Point at any die and it flips to the opposite face: one becomes six, two becomes five, three becomes four.
Dice controlDice Cup
"The dice listen better in it"
Grants two more rolls this round. You can press it even when the rolls have run out.
Against your opponentWhisper on the Dice
"Shhh... that one will not show"
Name a number, and it will come up for neither of you until your next turn.
The other ten, from the Steel Horseshoe to Tea with Lemon, are waiting in the game. Trinkets are bought with candies, and candies come from wins, WAHOOs and daily tasks.
What it looks like
How do you want to play?
Four modes, straight from the game menu.
Against the computer
Pick your seat, Grandpa or Granny, and the other one plays against you.
Side by side
Two players, one device: pass the phone across the table.
Call a friend
Play a friend online via link, QR code or room code.
Anyone out there?
Get matched with a random live opponent.
How to play
If you have ever played Yahtzee or Yatzy, you already know this game. WAHOO follows the Scandinavian Yatzy rules with a couple of twists, listed below.
- On your turn you have 5 dice and up to 3 rolls. Between rolls you can hold dice: tap a die and it stays put.
- After rolling, score the result in one of 15 rows of the scorebook. Each row can be used only once. No combination? You will have to write a zero somewhere.
- The match ends when both players have filled every row. Highest total wins.
Combinations and scoring
| Row | Points |
|---|---|
| Ones, Twos … Sixes | sum of dice showing that number |
| Pair | sum of the highest pair |
| Two Pairs | sum of the four dice in two different pairs |
| Three of a Kind | value × 3 |
| Four of a Kind | value × 4 |
| Small Straight | 15 for any four in a row |
| Large Straight | 20 for 1–5 or 2–6 |
| Full House (3+2) | sum of all five |
| Chance | sum of all five |
| WAHOO! (five of a kind) | 50 |
Upper bonus: score 63 or more across Ones to Sixes and get +50. Rule of thumb: three of each number adds up to exactly 63.
How WAHOO differs from classic Yahtzee and Yatzy
- Straights: any four in a row is a Small Straight (15), and both 1–5 and 2–6 count as a Large Straight (20). Yahtzee scores straights at 30 and 40; Scandinavian Yatzy accepts only one exact sequence for each.
- Pair and Two Pairs rows, like in Yatzy. The upper bonus is 50 (Yahtzee gives 35), and there are no extra-Yahtzee bonus or Joker rules.
- And the big one: trinkets, items that bend the rules a little.
Where to play
WAHOO runs in the browser on desktop and mobile, and in the platforms' apps for Android and iOS, so there is nothing to install. It is already out on VK, and coming to Yandex Games and OK any day now.
FAQ
Is this like Yahtzee?
Yes, it is the same kind of game: roll five dice up to three times per turn and score the best combination in a table: pairs, straights, full house and more. WAHOO is inspired by classic Yahtzee and follows the Scandinavian Yatzy rules. The game is named after its top combination, five of a kind. Yahtzee is a trademark of Hasbro; WAHOO is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro.
Is it free?
Yes. Every mode and every match is free, with no limits. You can buy candies, but everything can be earned by playing, so buying is optional.
Where can I play?
On VK right now: on desktop, in the mobile browser and in the VK app for Android and iOS. Yandex Games and OK are coming in the next few days. You can also try the demo right on this site.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The game opens right in the browser or in the platform's app, nothing to install.
Can I play with a friend?
Yes, two ways: together on one phone, or online by sending your friend a link, a QR code or a room code.
How long is a match?
About five minutes: each player gets 15 turns, one for every row of the scorebook.
How much is a WAHOO worth?
Five of a kind scores 50 points, the most valuable row in the scorebook. Every WAHOO also earns you a candy.
How do I get the upper bonus?
Score 63 or more across Ones to Sixes for +50 to your total. Aim for three of each number.
What languages are supported?
English and Russian. The language is picked automatically from your platform settings.
What is the age rating?
12+. No gambling and no real-money bets: candies cannot be cashed out or exchanged for anything.