by Christine Bennett

Created on: March 22, 2008   Last Updated: April 15, 2008

The dartboard is hung 5' 8" from the floor to the centre of the bullseye. And on the floor is a line which is 7' 8" distance from the wall.Stand here to throw the darts.

The most common game is called the 501 and the object of the game is for one of the players to reach a zero score first.

The game can be played in teams but then the high score of 501 is often increased to 1001.

Each player has three darts and throws them at the board, adding the resulting score and then taking away from 501 or their last resulting score.

If the dart hits the thin section on the outside rim of the board usually coloured red and green then they get a double score.

If they hit the inner portion, again coloured green or red then they get triple score.
The centre or bull as it's known gets 50 points, the small green outer bit of the centre circle is worth 25 points.

The highest score using the three darts allowed is 180 3 darts each scoring triple 20.

General Rules:
Only three darts are thrown at each turn, please try to throw them one at a time.
Darts stuck in surrounding walls, opponents or the bar do not count.
Catching a dart that has touched a scoring part of the board and fallen,counts.
Use a steady stance, too much drink causes imbalance.
Sharp objects cause injuries please try to hit the board not your winning opponent.
The game must finish on a double score,if you are left with 36 you need double 18.
If using your cell phone throw darts with the other hand.
Players should face the board,standing with feet behind the line when at all possible.
Slapping your opponent on the back just before they throw their dart is not allowed.
Saving your opponents dart before it hits the floor is not allowed.
Players must take turns and abide by the rules of the game, even if they are losing.
Distraction of your opponent is not allowed, unless offering to buy them a drink.
Scores above 180 are not allowed.
If you can not subtract, use a calculator.
Letting your opponent win because they will buy the next round is not allowed.

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