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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.

B · Beginner · 4 rules · Step 1 of 4

The game

  1. How does a game of darts work?Each player starts on a set total, usually 501, and takes turns to throw three darts.
  2. What is a bust in darts?A leg starts straight: any dart in the board scores.
  3. When does a dart count in darts?A dart scores the segment where its point enters the board, judged by which side of the wire it lands.
  4. How many legs are in a darts match?A leg is the basic unit: one player wins it by checking out.
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