Popular Dart Games Beyond 501 – Level Up Your Throws

501 is king, but these five games add strategy, teams, and variety to keep things fresh.

  1. Cricket Close numbers 15–20 + bullseye (3x each). Score on closed numbers. Highest points wins. Great for teams!
  2. 301/501 Straight In/Out Like 501 but start/end on any score (no double). Faster for beginners.
  3. Around the Clock Hit 1–20 in order, finish with bullseye. First to complete wins. Builds accuracy.
  4. Killer Each player assigned a number (1–20). Hit your number 3x to “kill” yourself and others. Last alive wins.
  5. Halve It Start at 401. Halve opponent’s score when you hit double of their last digit (e.g., they score 32 → hit D2). Ruthless fun!

Pro Tip: Rotate games weekly to improve all skills — Cricket for control, Killer for pressure.

Mix it up and dominate the oche!

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