Farkle Board Game Review

Let's Talk Farkle!

🎲Farkle is a game that's pretty easy to learn, but boy, it can be a real challenge to master. In this dice game, you take turns rolling six dice and rack up points with the combos you get. How do you win? Well, it's all about being the first one to hit 10,000 points. Things really heat up in the last round because just being the first to score 10,000 points doesn't automatically make you the winner. If someone gets luckier than you, they can totally snatch that victory away

Rolling the Dice: Thrills and Strategy

🎲Farkle isn't a walk in the park. Roll non-scoring combinations, and you lose your points for that turn. Roll a scoring combo, and you get to write your score in the Farkle sheet. This dynamic keeps the game exciting

Designed for two or more players, Farkle shines with 4 to 8 participants. The main objective is hitting 10,000 points. Each player's turn starts with rolling six dice. They can keep dice that score points. Scoring includes:

- 1s: 100 points each

- 5s: 50 points each

- Three of a kind: 100 points for a set

- Four of a kind: 1,000 points for a set

- Straight (1-2-3-4-5-6), Three pairs, or a four of a kind: 1,500 points

If all six dice score, players can reroll from scratch

No scoring dice? You Farkle, ending your turn and losing prior points

Players can roll as many times as they like per turn, risking losing all points if they Farkle

🎲Farkle offers various rule sets, so check before playing. A consistent rule is needing 500 points to get on the board

Farkle Makes Things Dicey

Farkle's rapid pace suits parties. Easy rules make it accessible, and the thrill persists even if you're behind. The game is language independent, so it’s great for international gatherings or when you have family visiting from abroad. It's our go-to nightcap with friends. We have even bought large outdoor dice to play outside in the summer. Have you ever screamed “FARKLE” 📣 at the top of your lungs? It’s cathartic!

Not Everyone's Cup of Dice

🎲Farkle isn't for strategy fans. If you prefer skill to push your luck games, this may not be a game for you. Looking for an enjoyable and thrilling gameplay that caters to all, Farkle fits the bill

Exploring Beyond Farkle

If you like Farkle and Yahtzee, try Spots. It's got more rules and language barriers, but it's a blast. For those ready for a challenge, Qwixx, Splitter, Encore and Qwinto offer similar exhilaration and language-independent play. For more complex games, the Clever series is fantastic!

The Final Roll

For an exciting game with friends, Farkle gets my vote. Whether you're partying or having a laid-back night, Farkle is a solid choice. Since we started recording games at the beginning of the pandemic, we've logged Farkle over 500 times. We've even made matching sweaters. If you haven't tried this one, you should! Let's roll those dice!