Objective of the Game
Kakelorum is a classic dice game that combines both strategy and elements of luck. The goal is to achieve the highest score by skillfully rolling and strategically placing your dice.
Number of Players
The game can be played with at least 2 and up to 4 players.
Game Materials
- 5 dice
- A score pad for notes or a corresponding scoring sheet
- A pen for each player
Gameplay
1. Setup: Each player receives a score sheet and a pen. The score sheet contains categories that provide different point values. Typically, the categories are: Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives, Sixes, Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, Full House, Small Straight, Large Straight, Chance, and Kakelorum. Each player has three rolls per turn to fulfill one of these categories.
2. A Player's Turn: - First Roll: The player rolls all five dice. - Second and Third Rolls: The player can set aside any number of dice and re-roll the remaining ones. The player gets two re-rolls in total to achieve the desired outcome. - Recording the Result: At the end of their turn, the player chooses an open category on their score sheet and writes the result. Each category can only be used once. If the outcome is unfavorable, the player may enter a zero in any category.
Categories and Scoring
- Ones to Sixes: The sum of all dice showing the respective number.
- Three of a Kind: At least three dice showing the same number. Score is the sum of all five dice.
- Four of a Kind: At least four dice showing the same number. Score is the sum of all five dice.
- Full House: Three of a Kind and a Pair. Scores 25 points.
- Small Straight: Four sequential dice. Scores 30 points.
- Large Straight: Five sequential dice. Scores 40 points.
- Chance: Sum of all five dice, regardless of result.
- Kakelorum: Five of the same dice. Scores 50 points.
Special Rules and Strategies
- Bonus for the Upper Section: If a player scores a total of 63 or more points in the One-to-Six categories, they receive a bonus of 35 points.
- Category Choice: It can be wise to use the “Chance” category if the dice result does not clearly fit another category.
Game End
The game ends when all players have filled in all categories on their score sheets. The player with the highest total score wins.
In Kakelorum, it's not just about luck but also about the strategic choice of when to use which category.
