The Farkle Game

The Farkle Game

Farkle is an exciting dice game of luck and risk. It is played with six dice, where each player aims to score as many points as possible by forming combinations of matching or sequential dice.

Objective of the Game

Each player aims to score the highest possible number of points during their turns by rolling the dice and forming scoring combinations. Points are collected and banked if the player chooses to stop at the right time. However, if no scoring dice appear, the player loses all points for that turn, a situation known as a Farkle.

How to Play

  1. When your turn begins, you roll all six dice.
  2. The numbers are revealed to you gradually, starting with the smaller numbers and showing the highest combination at the end.
  3. You must select at least one scoring combination from the dice, and these dice are removed from the round.
  4. You continue playing with the remaining dice, and you can keep rolling until you choose to stop or you lose.
  5. If you cannot form any combination on a roll, you lose all the points you have accumulated since the beginning of your turn.
  6. If you use all six dice in scoring combinations, you start a new roll with 6 dice, a situation known as Hot Dice.

Scoring Combinations

  • Single 5: 5 points
  • Single 1: 10 points
  • Three 2s to 6s: 20 to 60 points
  • Three 1s: 75 points
  • Four of a Kind: 110 to 160 points
  • Five of a Kind: 320 to 420 points
  • Six of a Kind: 625 to 750 points
  • Small Straight (5 sequential numbers): 100 points
  • Large Straight (6 sequential numbers): 200 points
  • 3 Pairs: 150 points
  • Full House (four of a kind + a pair): 250 points
  • Two sets of three of a kind: 250 points

Note: A combination must be formed in a single roll. You cannot combine dice from different rolls.

Minimum to Score

  • Points cannot be scored or banked if they are less than 30 points (except in special cases).
  • The first time you are allowed to bank points, you must have accumulated 50 points or more.
  • The game ends when a player reaches 1000, 1500, or 2000 points, depending on the settings.

Game Gestures

Gesture Fingers Used Function
Swipe Up 2 or 3 depending on system See whose turn it is (Windows Shortcut: T)
Swipe Left 2 or 3 depending on system View the numbers of the current combination (Windows Shortcut: C)
Swipe Down 2 (Android) / 3 (iOS) Check the total banked score (Windows Shortcut: Space)

Important Notes

  • The game relies on intelligence and timing in choosing when to stop or continue.
  • Small numbers may appear first to tempt the player, but selecting them might prevent you from seeing a larger combination.
  • Every roll is a risk; you might succeed in scoring many points, or you could lose everything!