Darts is one of our favorite bar games. From popular games like cricket and 301/501, to fun solo dart games, we cover all the best dart games to play with your friends at home or out at the bar.
We also review fundamental dart throwing skills and provide a full overview of how to setup your dartboard to create your ideal darting space.
Here’s our full overview on how to play darts.
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I remember when I first started learning how to play darts. I simply could not get the hang of how to hold and throw the darts, which would often result in me being the laughingstock down at the sports club. As all my friends at the time were keen dart players, I thought it was … Read more
Learn how to throw darts consistently by mastering these fundamentals: Grip, Stance, and Throw. If you want to learn how to play darts or get better at your favorite dart games, you need to learn the fundamental mechanics of holding and throwing a dart. Mastering these basic mechanics will make you a more accurate player. … Read more
If you’ve invested in a nice dartboard, you’ll want it to last as long as possible. High quality dartboards are made from premium natural fibers, such as Kenyon sisal, that are designed to withstand countless dart games and last a very long time. But these boards, also known as bristle dartboards, still need some basic … Read more
Soft-tip darts are mostly used on electronic dartboards. Everyone knows that even with a proper technique, darts often bounce right off electronic dartboards and fly into wall or hit the ground. Having the best soft-tip darts for beginners is not always about getting the best aerodynamics and grip, although those help a lot too. Sometimes … Read more
An electronic dart scoreboard can add cool digital features to a traditional ‘analog’ dartboard. But are they worth the hassle? If you’re not ready to commit to a full electronic dartboard, these digital dart scorers can be used alongside a traditional bristle dartboard. Now you can have the authentic feel of steel tip darts and quality … Read more
Darts is a tough game. It takes a lot of practice to get good. The least you can do is sound like a competent player. Whether you’re playing Cricket, a 301 or 501 league match, or any number of other fun dart games, it’s important to have a basic grasp of common darts terms. Darts … Read more
The correct method of darts scoring depends on the game you’re playing. But there are certain rules you must follow in all games. Here, we’ll help you master the basics of darts scoring so you can quickly get started with the most popular dart games, such as 01 games (301 and 501) and Cricket. The … Read more
Use one of these excuses to explain your poor darts performance at the bar. Having an off night throwing darts at the bar? It’s not because you suck at darts. There must be some other reason, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. For generations, darts players have been coming up with excuses for why … Read more
When we throw darts, we’re not usually focused on how our stance will impact our game. But how you stand is a vital part of your overall darts game. If your stance is shaky, inconsistent or misaligned, the rest of your game suffer. In this post, we’ll review 5 key tips to improving your dart … Read more
Whether you have a dartboard set up at home or just killing some time at the bar, throwing darts by yourself can be a fun and effective way to practice. But dart practice should be more than just throwing at random numbers on the dartboard. It’s better to add some structure and challenge so you … Read more
This is an in-depth guide to the best dart games to play with your friends. We explain the basic rules and instructions for popular games like Cricket and 301/501, and lesser known options like Shanghai, Halve-it, Golf and more. Also included is a list of 13 rules that every player should follow no matter what … Read more
Cricket is fun, easy to learn and loved by dart players from complete beginners all the way to expert level players. Here’s what you need to know about how to play Cricket darts. What is Cricket? Cricket is the most popular dart game in the U.S. It’s also played around the world, and often known … Read more
Why You Need the 01 Dart Out Chart One of the most fun and challenging aspects of 01 dart games is doubling out. This means that in order to win an 01 game, such as 301 or 501, you must subtract to the exact score of “0” by hitting the double ring of a number. … Read more
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Darts can be a tough game to get good at. So tough, in fact, that it can be pretty off-putting to those new to the sport. Learn how to play baseball darts, however, and you’ll not only learn a fun game that can provide hours of … Read more