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The Object: To be the first to score exactly 501
beginning and ending with a double.
The Scoring: Playing
order is determined by a throw of one dart each at bullseye, closest to the
bullseye goes first. The names are written in order at the top of the board with
the number 501 in between. A vertical line divides the board into columns for
each player.
The Play: Each player
must "double-in" before any score may count for the game. This means you must
hit any double around the board and only the double and any darts thrown after
the double count toward your score.
After the initial double is hit, the only areas the count for scoring are INSIDE
(but not including) the thin inner "triples" ring. Any dart that hits a triple
or outside does not count. Players aim at the bullseye and double-bullseye to
try and score 25 or 50 points respectively with each dart. Any darts that land
in the small inner wedge between the bullseye and the triples ring counts as the
number hit. The score of the three darts is totaled and subtracted from the
players current score.
When the player gets to 50 or below, the player must throw a double to end
exactly on zero. For example, if the player has 38 points left, the player must
throw a double-19 to win the game. If the player scores more than the number of
points left it is called a "bust" and all darts thrown that round do not count;
that is the score remains the same.
Strategy:
Try to always leave yourself on an even number so
you can get your double-out easily. If you have an odd number you will have to
throw an extra dart to get even before trying your double.