What is Cricket Darts?
Cricket is a popular darts game that focuses on hitting specific numbers on the dartboard. It's a game of strategy and skill, played worldwide in pubs and tournaments.
Equipment Needed
- Standard dartboard
- Set of darts (usually 3 per player)
- Scoreboard or chalk board - Use our simple cricket scoreboard
Basic Rules of Cricket Darts
- Players take turns throwing three darts each round.
- The game uses numbers 15 through 20 and the bullseye.
- To score, a player must "open" a number by hitting it three times.
- Once a number is open, subsequent hits on that number score points.
- The game ends when one player has opened all numbers and the bullseye, and has equal or more points than their opponent.
Scoring in Cricket Darts
- Single hit = 1 mark
- Double hit = 2 marks
- Triple hit = 3 marks
- Outer bullseye = 1 mark for bullseye
- Inner bullseye = 2 marks for bullseye
Winning the Game
To win, a player must:
- Open all numbers (15-20) and the bullseye
- Have equal or more points than their opponent
Strategy Tips
- Focus on closing high-value numbers first
- Prevent opponents from scoring by closing their open numbers
- Balance offense (scoring points) and defense (closing numbers)