Farkle

I learned the origin and rules for Farkle from the minister of our church about 15 years ago. He had just returned from a mission trip to Siberia, Russia, with a number of Methodist ministers and the bishop of the Texas Annual Conference. The bishop taught some of the ministers on the plane how to play the game. As the story goes, the game Farkle was derived from the Farkleberry tree, a small tree native to Texas. When the early settlers came to Texas, they discovered the Farkleberry would harden as they dried. The settlers carved these berries into the shape of dice so that they might play games. Thus, the game Farkle got its name. Some have even called the game Farkleberry, though I doubt that the name ever caught on.

While there seems to be several stories about the origin of the game and as many rules, the game is fun and easy to play. Incidentally, there is no such thing as "official rules" for the Farkle game, since it was handed down from one generation to another over the years. Our family, as well as our extended family and many friends, have enjoyed this game for many years. We are noted around the country for holding Farkle tournaments, and the big winner usually is dubbed the "Farkle King/Queen."

The game is played with six dice. Each roll shows different sides of the dice and certain combinations represent scoring points, some of which are very significant. The game is played to 10,000 points and can be completed within 20 minutes, provided no more than four people are playing. While there is no limit to the number of players, it is best not to exceed 8 players. Teams can be established as well. When teams play, the game goal to win is doubled to 20,000 points.

The rules are simple and very little strategy is required; however, luck plays an important role in this game. When a player fails to make points following any roll of the dice, the rest of the players usually yell "Farkle" and the player loses any points accumulated during his/her turn.

The game will make a great, inexpensive gift for friends, family and the office staff. Farkle games have been a big hit as holiday gifts! And they are not expensive. We packaged Farkle games for our family members and friends for years. If you have an interest in a Farkle game, let me know and I will send you one or more games for a price of $5.00 per game, plus a shipping cost of $2.50 per game to defray my costs.

If you want your own Farkle game, I have them available for purchase...just $5.00 per game. Score pads are now available as well.

Total Cost, Including Postage/Handling

1 Game $7.50
2 Games $13.50
3 Games $19.50
4 Games $25.00
5 or more - please contact me for price

Each game comes with the dice and the rules in a container,
as noted in the picture to the left. Score pads are extra.

New to the Site
	Now you can purchase score pads. There are 25 sheets per pad (scores 100 games for 2 players or 50 games for 4 players.) Scoring combinations shown at bottom of each sheet. With the purchase of a game, the score pads are $2.50 each. If purchasing score pads only, they are $2.50 each, plus $1.75 for postage and handling for the first pad and $.25 postage for each additional pad.
	The dice used in this game are a standard size - 16mm (slightly larger than 1/2"). You can now buy dice only for $.50 each (minimum order - 6 dice), plus postage and handling of $1.75 for a 6-dice order. Contact me for a mailing cost for more than 6 dice.
	Also available are rules only. Rules can be purchased for $2.00, plus $1.00 postage and handling.

Send a check or Money Order in the amount of $7.50 for each game,
which includes postage and handling, to:

Be sure to include your USPS mailing address, as I use First Class postage.
(If you send your email address, I can let you know when I receive your check,
and I can advise you when I mail your game. By the way, I will NOT keep,
give away or sell your email address to anyone.)