Dart games are a category of precision-based games where players throw small, pointed projectiles (darts) at a circular target board. These games emphasize hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and accuracy, often played in social, competitive, or casual settings. Traditional dartboards feature numbered sections (1–20) with concentric rings for scoring variations, such as doubles and triples. Popular variations include 501, Cricket, and Around the Clock, each with unique rulesets that challenge players to adapt their techniques.
• 501: A classic scoring game where players subtract points from 501, aiming to reach exactly zero with a double-bullseye or double-number finish.
• Cricket: A strategic game focused on "closing" numbers (15–20 and bullseye) by hitting them three times, while scoring points on open numbers.
• Around the Clock: Players must hit numbers 1 through 20 in sequence, testing consistency and precision.
• Killer: A competitive multiplayer game where players earn "lives" by hitting doubles and eliminate opponents by repeating their assigned number.
• Shanghai: Combines accuracy and luck, requiring players to hit each number (1–20) once, with a focus on triples for bonus points.
What is the standard dartboard setup?
The board has 20 numbered sections with outer (double) and inner (triple) rings, a red/green bullseye (outer bull and inner bull), and a diameter of 17.75 inches.
How do you win a standard 501 game?
Players must reduce their score from 501 to exactly zero, with the final dart landing on a double (e.g., double 12 or bullseye).
What is the objective of Cricket?
Players "close" numbers (15–20 and bullseye) by hitting them three times, then score points on opponents’ open numbers until all are closed and a winner is declared.
