Darts is a game where players aim to score points by hitting specific areas on a dartboard, targeting the highest total over a set number of rounds or legs.
The Dartboard
Divided into numbered sections (1–20)
Central bullseye
Usually made of durable sisal fibers
Gameplay Basics
Scoring:
Each numbered section has a point value.
Outer ring (doubles) doubles the points.
Inner ring (triples) triples the points.
Bullseye: outer ring = 25 points, inner bullseye = 50 points.
Game Start:
Each player starts with a set score (e.g., 501 or 301) and takes turns reducing it to zero.Rounds:
Players throw three darts per turn, subtracting the score achieved each round.Checkouts:
To win a leg or game, players must reach exactly zero by hitting a double or the bullseye.180 Market:
Achieving a perfect score of 180 points (three triple twenties) is referred to as a “maximum”.
The game continues until the predetermined number of legs or target score is achieved.