Farkle Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Farkle Drinking is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 25-40 min with a medium difficulty level.

Farkle dice game with drinking penalties

Equipment Needed

• 6 dice
• Scorepad
• Drinks

Setup

6 dice and scorepad ready.

How to Play Farkle Drinking

1. Roll 6 dice on your turn
2. Must keep at least one scoring die
3. Roll again with remaining dice
4. No scoring dice = Farkle, lose all points
5. Farkle = drink 2
6. Bank anytime to keep points
7. First to 5000 wins
8. Lowest score drinks 10 at end

Tips & Strategies

Know when to bank. Hot streaks don't last. Secure your points.

Variations

Speed Farkle: 30 second turns. High Farkle: First to 10000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the scoring combinations?

1s = 100, 5s = 50, three of kind = value x100, straights, etc.

Can I pass without rolling?

No, must roll at least once.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 25-40 min | Difficulty: medium

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