Dartboard Games

A fast-paced accuracy game designed to master the most common treble sectors used in 501 finishes.

• Objective: Be the first to hit the treble segments of numbers 10 through 20, followed by the outer bull, and finally the inner bull—strictly in that order.
• Gameplay: Players take turns throwing three darts. You must hit the current target before moving to the next.
• Variation (Three-Headed Dragon): To make the game longer and allow for comebacks, players must complete the entire circuit three times to win.

This is a specialized training game designed to improve your treble accuracy.

How to Play

Aim all three darts at the treble of each number (1 through 20) in sequence.

• Scoring per dart:
  • Treble: 3 points.
  • Single: 1 point.
  • Double: 1 point (considered a poor shot in this mode).
• Maximum Score: 180 points (9 points per number).

Skill Level Guide

Score	Skill Rating
30+	Beginner - Keep practicing!
60+	Average - Requires hitting a single with every dart.
80+	Good Pub Player.
100+	County Level Player.
140+	World Champion Potential.
180	Legendary - Virtually impossible!

Multiplayer Variant: "The Freeze"

If a player fails to score any points on a specific number (misses all three darts), they are frozen and eliminated from the game. The player with the highest total score at the end wins.

A popular game for beginners and pros alike to master the entire board.

• Goal: Be the first to hit every number from 1 to 20 in numerical order.
• Rules: You cannot move to the next number until you hit the current target. Players alternate after three throws.
• Pro Tip: For a harder challenge, finish the game by hitting the outer bull followed by the inner bullseye.

The '01 series (301, 501, 701) is the competitive standard for darts. Whether playing for fun or in a league, following the correct setup is essential.

Board and Oche Setup

• Height: The center of the bullseye must be exactly 1.73m (5'8") from the floor.
• Throwing Distance: * Steel Tip: The horizontal distance from the board face to the toe-line (Oche) is 2.37m (7'9 ¼").
  • Soft Tip: Typically requires a longer distance of 2.43m (8').
• The Oche: The toe-line should be at least 18 inches long. A raised indicator (wood or metal) is preferred, as it allows players to rest their foot firmly against it.

Equipment Specifications

• General: Darts must not exceed 30.5cm (12") in length or 50g in weight.
• Soft Tip Caution: For electronic boards, darts are usually limited to 18g to prevent damage. While some boards handle up to 24g, heavier darts increase the risk of breaking the plastic tips.

Gameplay & Scoring

1. Starting: Order is decided by a coin toss or "bulling up" (the player closest to the center goes first).
2. Turns: Each player throws three darts per turn. Darts that bounce off or miss cannot be re-thrown.
3. Scoring: To win, you must reach exactly zero.
   • Double Out: Most games require hitting a Double (the outer ring) or the Inner Bull (50 points) to finish.
   • Busting: If you score more than the remaining points, your turn ends, and your score resets to what it was at the start of that turn.
4. Format: * 301: Fast practice.
   • 501: Standard league/competition.
   • 701: Often used for pairs.