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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 min
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No-Score Cricket

Race to close all seven cricket targets without any point scoring. Pure speed variant.

2–4 players~12 min
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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 min
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English Cricket

One player bats (scores runs above 40), the other bowls (takes wickets via bullseye). Roles reverse after all wickets fall.

2 players~30 min
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Tactics

UK version of cricket adding doubles and trebles as separate closing objectives alongside 20-15 and bullseye.

2–4 players~25 min
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Slop Tactics

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

2–4 players~20 min
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Scram Cricket

One player scores on cricket numbers while the other tries to close them. Roles reverse after one round.

2 players~18 min
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Random Cricket

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

2–4 players~20 min
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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
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Select-A-Cricket

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

2–4 players~20 min
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All Numbers Cricket

Every number 1-20 plus bullseye must be closed. Marathon cricket variant requiring full board proficiency.

2–4 players~40 min
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Wild Cricket

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

2–4 players~20 min
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Killer Cricket

Additional hits on already-closed numbers remove marks from opponents. More aggressive than standard cricket.

2–4 players~20 min
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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
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Spanish Cricket

Targets include numbers 11-20 plus bullseye (11 numbers to close), requiring broader board coverage.

2–4 players~35 min
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Minnesota Cricket

Standard cricket plus doubles, trebles, and three-in-a-bed as separate closing categories.

2–4 players~35 min
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Double-Only Cricket

Only darts in the double ring count as marks. Extreme doubles accuracy test.

2–4 players~25 min
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Single-Only Cricket

Every dart in the target number counts as exactly one mark regardless of segment. Great for beginners.

2–4 players~25 min
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Reverse Cricket

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

2–4 players~20 min
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Mickey Mouse

Close numbers 20-12 plus any three doubles, trebles, and bullseye. No points scored — pure race to close.

2–8 players~15 min
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Cricket Count-Up

Practice variant — accumulate points on cricket numbers (15-20 + bull) over set rounds.

1–8 players~12 min
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Scram

One player closes numbers (Stopper), the other accumulates points on open numbers (Scorer). Roles swap for round two.

2 players~20 min
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Noughts and Crosses

3x3 grid on scoreboard mapped to dartboard segments. Claim squares by hitting their target. Three in a row wins.

2–4 players~15 min
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Battleship Darts

Secretly place fleet on dartboard segments. Throw darts to locate and sink opponent's ships. Strategic guessing game.

2–4 players~35 min
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Warfare

Board split into two armies. Hit opponent's numbers to eliminate their soldiers. Last army standing wins.

2–4 players~20 min
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Castle

Build a 15-block castle on your number while knocking down opponents' castles. Defense and offense combined.

2–8 players~22 min
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Yorkshire Cricket

Cricket on a Yorkshire board. No treble shortcuts means closing numbers takes pure accuracy.

2–4 players~30 min