How to play Farkle here
- Press Roll. Tap the dice you want to keep; every die you keep must score.
- Press Keep & roll to roll the rest, or Bank to add the turn to your score.
- If a roll has nothing that scores, that's a Farkle and the turn's points are gone.
- Stuck? Hint selects the highest-scoring dice in the roll.
The full rules, with the scoring chart and common variations, are on the Farkle rules page. Playing with real dice? Check any roll with the Farkle scoring calculator and keep the totals on our online Farkle score sheet.
Classic or house scoring?
Farkle tables split over a few numbers. In the boxed game, three 1s score 300 and four of a kind is a flat 1,000. Many families score three 1s as 1,000 and double the score for each extra matching die. Pick whichever your table uses before you start; the scoring chart under the game follows your choice.
Strategy in a nutshell
- With five or six dice left, you can usually roll again: the chance of a Farkle is low.
- With one or two dice left, bank unless you're behind late in the game.
- You don't have to keep every scoring die. Keeping a single 1 and rerolling five dice often beats keeping a 1 and two 5s.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Farkle online for free?
Yes. This version is free with no download or sign-up. Play against one to three computer players, or pass one phone or laptop between friends.
How do you win Farkle?
Be the first to bank 10,000 points, then hold the lead through the final round: once someone reaches 10,000, every other player gets one more turn to beat them.
What happens if you roll a Farkle?
A roll with no scoring dice (no 1s, no 5s and no scoring combinations) is a Farkle. You lose every point you set aside that turn, and the dice pass to the next player. Points you already banked are safe.
What are hot dice?
If every one of your six dice has scored during a turn, you get all six back and can keep rolling, adding to the same turn total.
Do I need 500 points to start?
In the classic rules, yes: your first banked turn must be worth at least 500. After that you can bank any amount. The game shows who still needs to get on the board.
How good are the computer players?
They play a sensible strategy: keep fewer dice when there are many left to roll, and bank sooner as the dice run out. Each one has a slightly different appetite for risk, so you can beat them with good timing.