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Showing 7 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-004standardcountdownbeginner

301

Players start at 301 and subtract scores each turn, finishing on a double. Fast format ideal for beginners or quick multi-leg matches.

1–8 players~15 min1 video
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
CD-011regionalcountdownintermediate

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
CD-010regionalcountdownintermediate

Kent Doubles

Yorkshire-style board brought to Kent by migrating miners. No trebles ring.

2–8 players~22 min
CD-008regionalcountdownintermediate

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 min1 video
CD-009regionalcountdownbeginner

Casino 301

French casino-inspired game. Score between 31-40, with the closest to 31 winning.

2–6 players~15 min