The idea was successful, and enthusiasts quickly popularized the game via word of mouth. Eventually, he had the idea of organizing Yahtzee parties at which people could play the game and thereby gain an appreciation of it. Lowe perceived the possibility of marketing the game, and acquired the rights to the game from the couple in exchange for 1,000 gift sets.Īccording to Lowe, the game did not initially do well commercially, since the rules and appeal were not easily conveyed in an advertisement. Lowe if he would make up some sets to be given as gifts to their friends who enjoyed the game. Later the couple asked toy and game entrepreneur Edwin S. History of Yahtzee - According to Hasbro, Yahtzee was invented in 1954 by a Canadian couple, who called it 'The Yacht Game' because they played it on their yacht. The Ultimate Yahtzee CD-ROM game contained standard Yahtzee as well as other varieties. Various Yahtzee console games have been sold over the years including an early version on the TI-99 4A computer. Synopsis: Play our fun and easy free online yahtzee game with instructions and no download needed loads of fun for all the family.
