Dart Game Encyclopedia
Showing 5 of 163 dart game variants with rules, scoring, and strategy
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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 min
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701
Longer X01 format traditionally used for doubles (pairs) play in leagues and team competitions.
1–8 players~25 min
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Yorkshire 501
501 on a Yorkshire board — no treble ring, no outer bull. Maximum per dart is 40 (double 20). A purer test of doubles accuracy.
2–8 players~22 min
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Kent Doubles
Yorkshire-style board brought to Kent by migrating miners. No trebles ring.
2–8 players~22 min
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American Darts
Played on a basswood board with treble on outer edge and double inside. Handmade darts with turkey feathers. Traditional in Eastern PA/NJ/DE.
2–8 players~22 min