Yahtzee Strategies and Probabilities

Brady Haran, while on holiday, shares his fascination with numbers and Yahtzee. He challenges viewers with an underwater Yahtzee attempt and showcases viewer contributions, highlighting the probability of rolling matching dice. Despite struggles, he suggests software might help. The video ends with a teaser for future content, including a special contribution from ViHart.

What is Brady Haran planning to do in the Indian Ocean?

• Collect seashells

• Go snorkeling

• Attempt a one-roll Yahtzee

• Swim with dolphins

Who is DoodleChaos?

• A mathematician

• A fan of Rube Goldberg machines

• A professional Yahtzee player

• A software developer

What are the odds of rolling five matching dice?

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 1,296

• 1 in 5,000

• 1 in 7,776

What is the chance of rolling a sixth matching dice?

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 7,776

• 1 in 1,296

• 1 in 5,000

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What was the reaction of the participants who successfully rolled a Yahtzee?

• They were indifferent

• They were confused

• They were disappointed

• They were enthusiastic

What does Brady suggest might help achieve a Yahtzee?

• Using homemade software

• Trying on dry land

• Practicing more

• Using a different set of dice

Who is expected to make a special Yahtzee contribution?

• DoodleChaos

• ViHart

• A random viewer

• Brady Haran

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What does Brady mention about his luck on dry land?

• He doesn't try

• He finds it easier

• He has no luck

• He is more successful

What does Brady promise about the next Numberphile video?

• It will feature more dice

• It will be about card games

• It will be a live stream

• It will have no dice

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Why is Brady frustrated with dice?

• He lost them

• He is sick of the sight of them

• They are too expensive

• They are too heavy

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