Farkle Frequently Asked Questions

How many dice do you need for farkle?

Farkle is played with six dice. Roll six dice to start your turn.

How do I score points in farkle dice game?

To score points, set aside dice that are worth points after each roll and roll the rest. You must set aside at least one scoring die after each roll.

Learn which dice are worth points here

What happens if you Farkle on your first roll?

If you roll no scoring dice on your first roll, then you earn no points that round and your turn is over.

What are the chances of rolling a 6 of a kind in Farkle?

The odds of rolling a 6 of a kind in farkle is 0.01286%.

See the chances of other melds here

What are the chances of rolling a 3 of a kind in Farkle?

The odds of rolling a 3 of a kind in farkle depend on how many dice you have to roll.

See the chances with different values of dice here

What is the 500 rule in Farkle?

In Farkle, point sharing (AKA 500 rule) is when a player ends their turn without getting a farkle, and the next player can use the points the previous player earned to start their turn. Each player must roll 500 points in one turn to be able to use the previous players points. Each player only has to do this once. Think of it as a qualification procedure. This rule helps the game move faster as you can get more points each turn.

Learn more about point sharing here