Dart Game Encyclopedia
Showing 14 of 163 dart game variants with rules, scoring, and strategy
Difficulty
501
The standard competition game used in PDC World Championship and all major tournaments. Players count down from 501, finishing on a double.
701
Longer X01 format traditionally used for doubles (pairs) play in leagues and team competitions.
Standard Cricket
Close numbers 20-15 and bullseye by hitting each three times. Score points on closed numbers opponents haven't closed. The most popular game in North American bars.
Cut-Throat Cricket
Points scored on open numbers are added to opponents' totals. Lowest score wins. Best cricket variant for 3+ players.
English Cricket
One player bats (scores runs above 40), the other bowls (takes wickets via bullseye). Roles reverse after all wickets fall.
Slop Tactics
Relaxed Tactics where all doubles and trebles count toward closing, not just those from the target numbers.
Scram Cricket
One player scores on cricket numbers while the other tries to close them. Roles reverse after one round.
Random Cricket
Six randomly selected numbers plus bullseye replace the standard 20-15 targets.
Hidden Cricket
Target numbers are hidden at start. Players discover which numbers are in play by hitting them. Popular on electronic boards.
Select-A-Cricket
Players choose their own target numbers before the game begins, adding a strategic draft element.
Wild Cricket
Standard cricket plus an additional random wild number from 1-14 that any player can score on.
Low-Pitch Cricket
Uses numbers 1-6 and bullseye instead of standard 20-15, testing accuracy on the lower board.
Reverse Cricket
Start at 15 and work up to 20, then bullseye. Reverses the standard cricket order.
Shanghai
Progress through numbers 1-20, scoring only on that round's number. Instant win by hitting single, double, and treble in one turn (a Shanghai).