Guides
Darts rules and guides
How to play every game the app scores, the checkout routes worth knowing, and how to run a tournament night.
How to play 501 and the other X01 darts games: scoring, double-in and double-out, master-out, the bust rule, the highest checkouts and how averages are worked out.
How to play Cricket darts: the numbers 15 to 20 and the bull, marks, closing a number, scoring points, how to win, cut-throat Cricket and marks per round (MPR).
How to play Around the World darts: hit 1 to 20 in order, finishing on the bull if you choose. Rules, common variations and how to use it as accuracy practice.
How to play Bob's 27, the classic darts doubles practice routine: start on 27, throw three darts at each double from D1 to the bull, add for hits and subtract for misses.
How to play Shanghai darts: one target number per round, scoring only on that number, and the instant win for hitting a single, double and treble of it in one visit.
How to play Killer darts: get your number, become a killer, then take your opponents' lives. Rules for 3 or 5 lives, qualifying, and the last player standing.
A complete darts checkout chart for double-out: a route for every finish from 170 down to 2, the bogey numbers you can't finish, and tips for setting up your double.
A practical guide to running a darts tournament: choosing a format for your player count and time, seeding and byes, boards and scorers, match length and tie-breaks.