How to Play Killers in Darts

The "B" double ring

An excellent game for playing darts is called “killers.” In this game, you will find enough enjoyment and challenge to help you in other dart games that you like to play. While there aren’t any points associated with the game, it still takes a fair level of skill to win.

Instructions

1. Determine the player who goes first by seeing who can get closest to the bull’s eye in one throw. Record names in order of turn, and place three marks to the right of each name indicating the number of “lives” each player has.

2. Throw the dart with the opposite hand of familiarity. For example, if you are right-handed, throw your dart with your left hand. All players must follow this rule. Once a number is hit, no one else can claim it as theirs.

3. Hit the double (B) ring of your own number to become a “killer.” You can also become a killer by hitting the double (B) ring in your initial throw. The other rings are immaterial in this game.

4. Once a killer, hit the double (B) ring of your opponents three times to eliminate them from the game. This number can be altered to a higher or lower number that is set at the outset of the game.

5. If you hit your own double ring, count it as a kill and erase one life from your own name.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to get your number right next to your opponent.

• It is wise to kill off your opponents on an even scale. Singling out one will certainly result in them “gunning” for you in future games.