Farkle Scoring Chart: What Every Roll Is Worth
In Farkle, each 1 is worth 100 and each 5 is worth 50. Three of a kind scores the face value × 100 (three 4s = 400), except three 1s, which score 1,000. Four, five and six of a kind score 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000. A straight (1–6), three pairs, or four of a kind with a pair each score 1,500, and two triplets score 2,500. 2s, 3s, 4s and 6s score nothing on their own.
The full Farkle scoring chart
| Combination | Example | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Single 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Single 5 | 5 | 50 |
| Three 1s | 1 1 1 | 1,000 |
| Three 2s | 2 2 2 | 200 |
| Three 3s | 3 3 3 | 300 |
| Three 4s | 4 4 4 | 400 |
| Three 5s | 5 5 5 | 500 |
| Three 6s | 6 6 6 | 600 |
| Four of a kind | 4 4 4 4 | 1,000 |
| Five of a kind | 6 6 6 6 6 | 2,000 |
| Six of a kind | 2 2 2 2 2 2 | 3,000 |
| Straight | 1 2 3 4 5 6 | 1,500 |
| Three pairs | 2 2 4 4 6 6 | 1,500 |
| Four of a kind + a pair | 3 3 3 3 5 5 | 1,500 |
| Two triplets | 2 2 2 5 5 5 | 2,500 |
Singles: 1s and 5s
1s and 5s are the only dice that score on their own. That's why they matter so much: almost every roll that isn't a Farkle has a 1 or a 5 in it. A roll of 1, 5, 5, 3, 4, 6 scores 200 if you keep all three (100 + 50 + 50), but you don't have to keep them all.
Three of a kind and more
Three of a kind scores the face × 100, so three 6s are 600 and three 2s are 200. Three 1s break the pattern and score 1,000. Four, five and six of a kind score a flat 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 in the common modern rules, whatever the face.
A set and singles can be scored together from the same roll: 4, 4, 4, 1, 5, 2 is 400 + 100 + 50 = 550, with one die (the 2) left to roll.
The six-dice combinations
Four combinations need all six dice in a single roll, and they're worth a lot:
Worked examples
| Roll | Best score | How |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1 1 5 2 3 | 1,050 | Three 1s (1,000) + a 5 (50) |
| 5 5 5 5 2 6 | 1,000 | Four of a kind |
| 2 3 4 6 6 2 | 0 | Farkle: nothing scores |
| 1 1 5 5 3 3 | 1,500 | Three pairs (better than 300 for the 1s and 5s) |
| 6 6 6 1 1 1 | 2,500 | Two triplets (better than 600 + 1,000) |
| 2 2 2 2 1 | 1,100 | Four of a kind (1,000) + a 1 (100) |
On GameLake, tap one die of a triple and the whole set is picked for you, and the ? beside the turn total opens the full scoring list.
Scoring rules people get wrong
- Sets don't build across rolls. Two 4s now and a 4 on the next roll is not three of a kind.
- Every die you keep must score. You can't set aside a 3 to roll fewer dice.
- A Farkle wipes the turn, not your banked total.
- Hot dice keep the points. When all six dice have scored, you roll six again on top of what you have.
Scoring variations
Farkle's scoring changes a little from family to family. Common differences: three pairs worth 750, four of a kind worth double the three-of-a-kind score (four 4s = 800), five and six of a kind doubling again, and a 1,000-point penalty for three Farkles in a row. Whatever you choose, agree on it before the first roll.
Now that you know what scores, read when to roll and when to bank, check the Farkle rules, or play Farkle with the scoring done for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is three of a kind worth in Farkle?
The face value × 100: three 2s are 200, three 6s are 600. Three 1s are the exception and score 1,000.
How much is a straight in Farkle?
1,500 points for 1-2-3-4-5-6 in one roll. A five-dice straight doesn't score in the common rules.
How much are three pairs worth in Farkle?
1,500 in the common modern rules, though some families score them at 750.
Do 2s, 3s, 4s and 6s score in Farkle?
Not on their own. They only score as part of three of a kind or larger, or in a six-dice combination.
What is the highest score in one Farkle roll?
Six of a kind for 3,000, followed by two triplets for 2,500. With hot dice you can keep rolling and score even more in one turn.