How to Play 301 Darts

This easy game requires only math and throwing skills.

Things You'll Need

  • Chalkboards
  • Chalkboard Eraser
  • Chalks
  • Dartboards
  • Darts
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Instructions

    • 1

      Begin the game with each player having 301 points.

    • 2

      Take turns throwing three darts.

    • 3

      Add up the points after each set of three, and subtract that number from your total.

    • 4

      Remove your darts before the other player throws.

    • 5

      Make a double by earning twice the points when a dart lands in the narrow, outside scoring ring. A dart landing on 9 would earn 18 points in that ring.

    • 6

      Count the outer ring of the bull's-eye as 25. A bull's-eye is considered a double and earns 50 points.

    • 7

      Score the winning throw by making a double that reduces your score to exactly zero.

    • 8

      Don't count the score at all if a player gets more points than she needs to reach zero or if she reaches zero without making a double.