Game rules
Darts game rules: X01, Cricket, Shanghai, Killer and more
Nine darts games explained simply: from the classic X01 and Cricket to party games like Killer and Tic-Tac-Toe. All of these dart games can be scored for free in the browser, with friends or against the computer.
-
X01 (501, 301)
The classic: throw down from 501 or 301 points to exactly 0, usually finishing on a double.
Read the rules -
Cricket
Close the numbers 15 to 20 and the bull while scoring points - tactics instead of maths.
Read the rules -
Around the Clock
Hit the numbers 1 to 20 in order - ideal for practice and beginners.
Read the rules -
Shanghai
One number per round - hit its single, double and triple in one visit and you win on the spot.
Read the rules -
Killer
Everyone has their own number and lives - once you are a killer you take lives from the others until one is left.
Read the rules -
Fox Hunt
One player is the fox, the others chase them once around the board.
Read the rules -
Halve-It
Nine fixed targets - miss the target in a round and your points are halved.
Read the rules -
JDC Challenge
The Junior Darts Corporation challenge: Shanghai on 10-15, all the doubles, Shanghai on 15-20.
Read the rules -
Tic-Tac-Toe
Three in a row - like on paper, only with darts on nine numbers.
Read the rules
Which darts game suits you?
Classics for leagues and tournaments
X01 with 501 or 301 is what the pros play, Cricket is the tactical classic in pubs and clubs.
For beginners and children
Around the Clock and Tic-Tac-Toe need no maths and are quick to explain.
For parties and groups
Killer, Fox Hunt and Shanghai keep several players on edge until the very end.
For practice
The JDC Challenge and Halve-It train scoring and doubles, Around the Clock with “doubles only” your checkouts - alone too.
The app scores all nine games: free, no sign-up, on phone, tablet and PC, with computer opponent, statistics and Live Display.
Play now