description Ten Thousand Overview
Ten Thousand is a family of push-your-luck dice games in which players build a score by setting aside scoring combinations across repeated rolls. A common six-dice version uses individual 1s, 5s, and certain combinations as scoring results; a roll with no scoring dice ends the turn and can erase the unbanked points. Players may continue rolling to increase the total or stop and record it, with the usual objective of reaching 10,000 points. The game is also known by names including Farkle and Zilch, although rules vary by group and edition.
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What is Ten Thousand?
Ten Thousand is a family of push-your-luck dice games. Players repeatedly roll dice, set aside scoring combinations, and try to build a running score.
How many dice are used in a common version of Ten Thousand?
A common version uses six dice. Rules vary between families and editions, but individual 1s and 5s are widely treated as scoring results.
What happens when a player rolls no scoring dice?
A roll with no scoring dice ends the player's turn and typically wipes out the points accumulated during that turn. This is the risk that gives Ten Thousand its push-your-luck character.
Why are 1s and 5s important in Ten Thousand?
In a common ruleset, individual 1s and 5s score points without needing a larger combination. Other combinations, such as triples, may also score depending on the version being played.
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