New arena format

[Batman1517]

Hi all,

Just looking for some insight as to why the Yahtzee gurus decided to change the arena format back to standard Yahtzee?

[ufm]

Maybe gurus were looking for some fresh air?
The Arena format was Maxi Yatzy for 4 seasons in a row (= 1 year).

[Mhanavan236]

I was wondering why I couldn’t play in Arena mode while playing Maxi Yahtzee. Bummer.

[JohnnyCyclops]

I like it simpler, as I have a cluster of shorter games I like to play in Arena during gaps in my day. When Yahtzee went to the longer versions I would play it less (backgammon and cribbage also went to longer formats in Arena last year so I also play those less now too).

[Jegpeg]

The problem with standard is there are sites on the Web that can tell you the statistically optimal thing to do in a given situation. I have stopped playing Yahtzee for fear my opponent will be cheating.