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Showing 12 of 157 dart game variants with rules, scoring, and strategy

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CD-005standardcountdownintermediate

501

The standard competition game used in PDC World Championship and all major tournaments. Players count down from 501, finishing on a double.

1–8 players~18 min2 videos
CD-006standardcountdownintermediate

701

Longer X01 format traditionally used for doubles (pairs) play in leagues and team competitions.

1–8 players~25 min
TR-023standardterritorialintermediate

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.

2–4 players~20 min2 videos
TR-005standardterritorialintermediate

Cut-Throat Cricket

Points scored on open numbers are added to opponents' totals. Lowest score wins. Best cricket variant for 3+ players.

3–8 players~25 min1 video
TR-021standardterritorialintermediate

Slop Tactics

Relaxed Tactics where all doubles and trebles count toward closing, not just those from the target numbers.

2–4 players~20 min
TR-015standardterritorialintermediate

Random Cricket

Six randomly selected numbers plus bullseye replace the standard 20-15 targets.

2–4 players~20 min
TR-008standardterritorialintermediate

Hidden Cricket

Target numbers are hidden at start. Players discover which numbers are in play by hitting them. Popular on electronic boards.

2–4 players~20 min
TR-019standardterritorialintermediate

Select-A-Cricket

Players choose their own target numbers before the game begins, adding a strategic draft element.

2–4 players~20 min
TR-026standardterritorialintermediate

Wild Cricket

Standard cricket plus an additional random wild number from 1-14 that any player can score on.

2–4 players~20 min
TR-010standardterritorialintermediate

Low-Pitch Cricket

Uses numbers 1-6 and bullseye instead of standard 20-15, testing accuracy on the lower board.

2–4 players~20 min
TR-016standardterritorialintermediate

Reverse Cricket

Start at 15 and work up to 20, then bullseye. Reverses the standard cricket order.

2–4 players~20 min
SQ-005standardsequentialintermediate

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).

2–8 players~25 min2 videos