Some of the games have been played as far back as the early 1900s. I have created most of the other games, and credit is given if others, i.e. Some of the games that feature on this website have been designed purely for inclusion solely on my websites. A larger list of games and rules is availble on the main website Some are designed for the not so skilled while others do require a lot of skill to play well. However, there a lot of games for you to enjoy. Shanghai probably rate third as most commonly played dart games around the world. The ’01 game is the most common followed by ‘Cricket’ I call it American Cricket because it has no refence to wickets, bats, balls or runs. People play for fun while others take this sport very seriously. Here the highest score wins the game not the first to close all the numbers.ĭart games you can play on a standard (London Clock) dartboardĭarts is a sport enjoyed by all regardless of age or gender. You first have to hit each number three times and then you can score on it until your opponent closes the number. The player then scores the darts that he has thrown and play alternates until one person closes all their numbers.Ī more interesting version of ‘Mickey Mouse’ is played like standard American Cricket by scoring points on numbers that are not closed. The first player throws three darts at any of the scoring numbers to try to close that number. The players each take a turn throwing one dart at bulls-eye, closest dart to the bulls eye gets to throw first. When three of a number is scored in any combination, it is closed. Scoring for three is shown by placing a third X (XXX) next to the number to indicate it is closed. Scoring for two is shown by placing an additional X (X X) next to the number scored. Scoring for one dart is shown by placing a slash ( X ) next to the number scored. The thin inner ring counts as three of that number or counts as treble.
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The thin outer ring counts as two of that number or counts as one double. Doubles with a D and Trebles with a T.Įach dart that lands in any of the games numbers count toward closing that number. The Bull eye is usually abbreviated with a B. The scoreboard is drawn with the numbers 20 through 12, doubles, trebles and bulls written in descending order down the centre of the board. To close a number, you must hit three of that number.
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The object of the game is to "close" all your numbers (20 down through 12, any three doubles, any three triples and bulls-eye). Mickey Mouse is a very simplified game of American Cricket with a couple of twists. Mickey Mouse - Easy game for all abilities Players: Two Players or Two Teams