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
When your turn begins, you roll all six dice.
The numbers are revealed to you gradually, starting with the smaller numbers and showing the highest combination at the end.
You must select at least one scoring combination from the dice, and these dice are removed from the round.
You continue playing with the remaining dice, and you can keep rolling until you choose to stop or you lose.
If you cannot form any combination on a roll, you lose all the points you have accumulated since the beginning of your turn.
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.
The numbers are revealed gradually to add suspense, and higher numbers may be temporarily hidden. If you quickly select a small number, you might miss the larger combination and lose many points—this system was modified to add more excitement and challenge to the game.
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 the system
See whose turn it is (Windows Shortcut: T)
Swipe Left
2 or 3 depending on the system
View the numbers of the current combination (Windows Shortcut: C)
Swipe Down
2 on Android / 3 on 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!