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Showing 4 of 157 dart game variants with rules, scoring, and strategy

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Mechanic

CountdownTerritorialSequentialAccumulationEliminationChaseSimulationTrainingParty

Difficulty

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Players

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Game Length

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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-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
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