301
This popular tournament and pub game is played by subtracting each dart from the starting number
(301)
until the player reaches exactly 0 (zero). If a player goes past zero it is considered a “
Bust
” and the score
returns to where it was at the start of that round. For example, if a player needs a 32 to finish the game
and he/she hits a 20, 8, and 10 (totals 38), the score goes back to 32 for the next round.
401
Starting number 401
701
Starting number 701
501
Starting number 501
801
Starting number 801
601
Starting number 601
901
Starting number 901
CRICKET
Cricket is a strategic game for accomplished players and beginners alike. Players throw for numbers best
suited for them and can force opponents to throw for numbers not as suitable for them. The object of
Cricket is to “close” all of the appropriate numbers before one’s opponent while racking up the highest
number of points.
Only the numbers 15 through 20 and the inner/outer bullseye are used
. Each player must hit a
number 3 times to “open” that segment for scoring (Refer to Tournament Cricket Scoring section for
explanation on how players’ marks are registered). A player is then awarded the number of points of the
“open” segment each time he/she throws a dart that lands in that segment, provided their opponent has not
closed that segment. Hitting the double ring counts as two hits, and the triple ring counts as 3 hits.
Numbers can be opened or closed in any order. A number is “closed” when the other player(s) hit the open
segment 3 times. Once a number has been “closed”, any player for the remainder of the game can no
longer score on it.
Games
Game Rules
1.
Each person should have one set of 3 darts (darts not included).
Each person throws 3 darts, then removes them before the next
person throws.
2.
If a dart bounces out it cannot be re-thrown. Dart scores are
counted only when the dart sticks in the board.
Playing Techniques
1.
Proper stance: Align your hand, elbow, shoulder, hip, and foot. If throwing with your right hand, turn the
right side of your body to face the board. Put your weight on your right foot in the front, lean forward
slightly, and balance with your left foot. Reverse this stance for a left-handed throw.
2.
Throwing motion: Throw the dart from your elbow out. Keep your body steady and use only your hand,
wrist, and forearm. Bring your forearm back slightly and throw the dart with a fluid motion toward the
board. Follow through the throw by pointing your index finger at the area at which you are aiming.
