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Soft-tip darts are a contemporary answer to the question of how a bar or pub can safely offer the game of darts to patrons whose judgment may be hampered by alcohol. The plastic-tipped darts still...
Becoming a professional darts player requires more than just a love for the game. It requires exquisite aim and relentless precision in all aspects of the game. In order to compete at the top...
Darts is a game that ranges from a recreational activity to a competitive sport. Rules and regulations are determined primarily by the World Darts Federation (WDF) and the British Darts...
The world's best players demand bristle dartboards, and so should you. Applying regular care and maintenance to your dartboard will keep the darts flying and the players happy.
Walk into any bar in America and if there is a dart board, people are probably playing cricket. It is the most common dart game in America. If you don't know how to play, it is a very simple...
The game of darts has been a common pastime since medieval days. However, the original rules of game play were vastly different among players. It wasn't until after World War II that a standard...
The origin of darts can be traced back to Medieval England, when people threw arrows at the bottom of wine barrels. The dart board used today was developed in Britain by Brian Gamblin. Leagues...
Many people play darts on an electronic dartboard rather than an old-fashioned cork board for both safety and convenience. The soft-tip darts used for electronic play make injury much less likely,...
Maintaining the correct posture and knowing when to release will improve your dart throw. Consider working these tips the next time you are out tossing darts!
If you're tired of needing one number to close out a game of darts but you continually misfire, some simple throwing tips will help you create a consistent form and improve your skill.
The Halex Dart Board is an electronic dart board that makes it easy for players to keep track of scoring. A computer in the board registers the scores and calculates them so players don't have to...
The casual darts player plays most of his game in a dark pub on the weekends, not the ideal place for honing a delicate skill. To make the most of your darts playing, it's important to practice...
A quality dartboard is a waste of money if you don't take the time to properly mount the board cabinet. By following the cabinet's mounting instructions, and keeping safety in mind, you can be...
How to Play Solitaire Darts
Solitaire darts involves the creation of a points system that can be attributed to an imaginary player who has to be beat by the lone dart thrower. Find out how to use repetition to get better at...
Dartboard Rules
A typical dart board will have an outer ring called a double ring, a triples ring, an outer bull and an inner bull. Learn about scoring in the darts game of cricket with help from the president of...
Dart Playing Tips
When playing darts, it's important to remember that there should only be two fingers touching the dart when it leaves the hand. Find out how to stay safe when playing darts with help from the...
Regulations for Dart Throwing
There are many different rules for playing different dart games, but most games start out with each player throwing at the bull's-eye to determine who throws first. Find out how to finish a game...
How to Sharpen Darts
In order to sharpen darts, a sharpening stone can be used, but there are also electronic dart sharpening tools. Discover why some people don't believe in sharpening darts with help from the...
Dart Tips for Beginners
A beginning dart player should learn how to stand correctly, but she should also be comfortable while keeping her throwing foot forward. Learn about the values of different pieces of a dartboard...
Dart Throwing Stances
Dart stances often vary from person to person, but they usually have the dart thrower standing with the same foot forward as the hard they're throwing the dart with. Find out how to do several...
Cougar is a new electronic dart board used in bars and game rooms. The Cougar 8 is one of the newest electronic dart machines and is played quite differently from the standard dart games like 501,...
If you've never had your own dart board, you probably have no idea of how to hang it. You don't want to get it wrong, or you'll risk being the mockery of all your buddies. Hanging a dart board is...
Whether your game is cricket, one of the 01 varieties or something else, you'll want to hang your dartboard correctly to play a regulation game. While you might be tempted to throw the board up in...
While putting the dartboard on the back of your door and picking an arbitrary spot to stand worked in your college dorm room, if you intend to set up a permanent dartboard for serious games,...
Soft-tip dart boards have long been a stable in pool halls, bars and game rooms throughout the world. The games can be short or long, and the rules are easy to understand.
Although darts are rugged metal devices that last for a long time, the flights are not. Flights are made out of feather, rubber or plastic. They need to be removed every time the dart is put away,...
Can you think of a better combination than alcoholic beverages and sharp flying objects? Me neither. Add a soft piece of wood, a little paint and a narrow dimly lit area and you've nearly got all...
While most dartboards are intended to be hung on from the wall, there are times when this isn't possible, including when you're living in rented housing or need to hang the dartboard in a room...
Darts has long been a popular game, not just because it is fun to play. It is an activity where no one has to put on a uniform, the cost is relatively low, not much space is required and anyone...
Before playing Cricket or 501, you'll need to get your dart board set up. While you may not be that concerned with having regulation placement, it's best to follow the official rules. This will...
Soft tip darts are designed to be used with an electronic dartboard that has tiny holes pre-drilled in the face to accommodate dart entry. With soft plastic tips, you don't have to worry about...
Sharpening darts is a slight misnomer. You do not actually want your dart tips sharp and pointy, but rather rounded and smooth. This prevents darts from bouncing off the wires on your board,...
Darts is an entertaining game of skill that can provide hours of fun for a single player or a big group. In order to play a proper game, you must take some measurements and mount your board...
You want to set your dart board up correctly so that you can begin practicing and playing all those challenging games. Hanging the board is really quite easy once you know the proper alignment...
Despite its reputation as a pub game, playing darts is serious business, with strict rules and regulations. Organized competition is a worldwide affair, with most of the organizing groups being...
Darts is an activity that can provide hours of entertainment. Whether your goal is to play a friendly game at the local pub or fine tune your skills and join a league, you'll want to work on some...
You're out for a night of fun, a casual game of DARTS at the bar or your weekly DART league. You throw your dart, it bounces off the board and you retrieve it to find the tip has snapped off. ...
When a dart hits a laser board, one or more lasers scan the board. When the beam is broken, it can calculate the location of the dart and send the data to the scoring system. It doesn't matter...
Dart guns are used in billiard halls and bars around the world. A dart gun diagram is simply a target created with numbers so that dart gun shooters can compete. The first dart board was created...
Installing a Brinks-keyed entry door lock can bring you peace of mind, but just how easy is it? You’ll have to have quite a variety of different tools to get the job done, but the job...
Whether you own a tavern or a sports bar or you have a game room in your home, a dartboard is a fun game to have hanging on the wall. Dartboards offer hours of enjoyment for all ages. The right...
How to Win Darts' "Cut Throat"
Be the last man standing in darts "Cut Throat." Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
What a Bullseye Means in Darts' "Cut Throat"
Throwing a bullseye in "Cut Throat," a darts game. Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
Picking a Number to Play Darts' "Cut Throat"
Take a number out of a hat to play "Cut Throat" in darts. Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
The Object of Darts' "Cut Throat"
Tips and rules for playing "Cut Throat" in darts. Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
How to Play "Cut Throat" in Darts
The darts game of "Cut Throat." Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
Breaking a Tie for "Three's Company" in Darts
Untie the score in a game of darts "Three's Company." Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
How to Keep Score for "Three's Company" in Darts
Tallying points for darts' "Three's Company." Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
Throwing Outside the Dartboard Ring in "Three's Company"
What it means to throw darts outside the ring in "Three's Company." Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.
How to Make a Darts Scoreboard
Make your own scoreboard for darts games. Learn about playing darts, throwing darts, and darts games in this free video.