🔢 Darts Scoring

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🎯 Dartboard Scoring Zones

The dartboard is divided into numbered sections from 1 to 20.

Each area scores differently:

• single = the number hit

• double (outer ring) = 2x the number

• triple (inner ring) = 3x the number

• outer bull = 25 points

• bullseye = 50 points

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🧮 Example Scores

• hitting 20 = 20 points

• hitting double 20 = 40 points

• hitting triple 20 = 60 points

The triple 20 is the highest scoring single throw.

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🔢 How 501 Scoring Works

The most common game is 501.

• players start with 501 points

• subtract score each turn

• aim to reach exactly zero

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🏆 Finishing the Game

To win in 501:

the final dart must land in a double

Example:

• 32 remaining → hit double 16 to win

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⚠️ Bust Rule

A bust happens when:

• you score more than needed to reach zero

• you reach zero without finishing on a double

If this happens:

• your score resets to what it was before the turn

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🔁 Turn Scoring

• players throw 3 darts per turn

• total score for the turn is added together

• score is then subtracted from remaining total

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🎯 Strategy in Scoring

Good players aim for:

• triple 20 for maximum points

• setting up an easy double finish

• controlled scoring instead of random throws

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⚡ Why Scoring Matters

Understanding darts scoring helps players:

• improve accuracy

• plan finishes

• win games more efficiently

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🔗 Related Guides

• Learn Darts
• Darts Rules
• Darts Board Dimensions
• Darts Equipment