Darts Scoreboard blog

Guides & comparisons

Honest comparisons, alternatives and how-tos from the Darts Scoreboard team.

Free Darts tools

• Darts Checkout CalculatorUse this darts checkout calculator to find the best route from your score, see alternative finishes and choose a preferred double.→
• Darts Cricket ScorerTrack every player's marks and points in a live darts cricket scoreboard, with open or closed numbers and the winner shown as the game develops.→
• Darts Double Out ChartGenerate a complete darts double out chart from 2 to 170. Choose a preferred finishing double and print a route for every finishable score.→
• Darts Match CounterA one-handed darts counter for live 301 and 501 matches. Enter each visit to see remaining scores, averages, checkout routes and leg or set state.→
• Darts Score Chart CalculatorUse this darts score chart calculator to turn a selected board number and multiplier into the points scored, including valid outer and inner bull options.→

• Steel tip vs soft tip darts: rules, gear, and which to pick

  Steel tip vs soft tip darts compared: throw distances, dart weights, board types, scoring rules, and how to pick the code that fits your space.

  Sep 16, 2026 →

• Nine dart finish: every way to clear 501 in nine darts

  A nine dart finish is 501 cleared in the minimum nine darts. Here are the legal routes, why nine is the floor, and the real odds of hitting one.

  Sep 13, 2026 →

• Darts tips that actually lower your three-dart average

  Darts tips for players past the basics: aim at the treble bed, learn six checkouts cold, and four practice drills with numbers to beat.

  Sep 10, 2026 →

• Best 10 My Dart Training Alternatives in 2026: Train Smarter

  Compare my dart training alternatives across iOS, Android, web, watch support, scoring rules, practice modes, stats, and offline play to choose the right fit.

  Sep 8, 2026 →

• How to throw darts: stance, grip, and follow-through

  How to throw darts: stance, grip, elbow hinge, aiming line and follow-through, plus the three faults that make darts land low.

  Sep 7, 2026 →

• Darts games beyond 501: 8 pub classics and their rules

  Eight darts games beyond 501 — Killer, Around the Clock, Shanghai, Halve It, Baseball, Golf and more — with full rules and a chooser by group size.

  Sep 4, 2026 →

• Darts scoreboard rules: how to chalk a leg properly

  Darts scoreboard rules explained: how the two columns work, what the chalker calls and when, marking cricket, and the mistakes that cost a leg.

  Sep 1, 2026 →

• Darts out chart: every checkout from 170 to 2

  A complete darts out chart with the preferred three-dart finish for every checkable score from 170 to 2, plus the seven scores you can't check out.

  Aug 29, 2026 →

• Darts terms explained: a glossary of scoring and slang

  A darts terms glossary for players and viewers: ton, ton-eighty, oche, chalker, bust, madhouse and Robin Hood, each with the moment you'll hear it.

  Aug 26, 2026 →

• Cricket darts rules: marks, points, and how to win

  Cricket darts rules in full: the numbers in play, the three marks that close them, how points work, the scoresheet, and Cut Throat and No-Score variants.

  Aug 23, 2026 →

• 301 darts rules vs 501: how both countdown games work

  The 301 darts rules explained next to 501: double-in, double-out, the bust rule, legs and sets, and which starting total suits your group.

  Aug 20, 2026 →

• Dart board height and distance: the regulation numbers

  Regulation dart board height is 5 ft 8 in to the bull and the oche 7 ft 9¼ in out. Steel-tip, soft-tip and wheelchair numbers, plus how to check yours.

  Aug 17, 2026 →

• Dart board scoring: what every ring and number is worth

  A complete dart board scoring guide: singles, doubles, trebles, the 25 outer bull and the 50 bullseye, plus the full clockwise number order.

  Aug 14, 2026 →

• Darts scoring explained: how every dart and turn is counted

  Darts scoring explained: what singles, doubles, trebles and the bulls are worth, how a three-dart turn comes off 501, and the rules that settle arguments.

  Aug 11, 2026 →

• How to play darts: rules, scoring, and your first 501 leg

  How to play darts, start to finish: board and oche setup, how a turn works, a full 501 leg walked through, and the rules beginners get wrong.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Pro Darts Alternatives in 2026: Score Like a Champ

  Compare 9 pro darts alternatives for iOS and Android. We evaluate X01 support, cricket scoring, Apple Watch sync, and stat tracking to find the best fit.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 9 Dart Scores Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not

  Compare 9 dart scores alternatives across iOS, Android, and smartwatch support. We evaluate X01 rules, cricket scoring, and stat tracking to find your perfect match.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 8 Dartist Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not Harder

  Explore the best 8 dartist alternatives for 2026, comparing platforms, Apple Watch support, cricket rules, and voice scoring to find your perfect digital scoreboard.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 9 Dartconnect Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not

  Discover the best dartconnect alternatives for iOS and Android. We compare 9 scoring apps on platform support, smartwatch sync, X01 rules, and multiplayer modes.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 9 Dartsmind Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter

  Comparing 9 dartsmind alternatives across iOS, Android, and smartwatch support. We evaluate X01 rules, cricket scoring, stats tracking, and offline play.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 7 Dartcounter Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not

  Looking for dartcounter alternatives? We compare 7 scoring apps across iOS, Android, and wearables, evaluating X01 rules, cricket support, and stat tracking.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 8 Party Darts Scorer Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter

  Looking for party darts scorer alternatives? We compare 8 apps across platforms, watch support, cricket rules, and voice input to find the best fit for your game night.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 9 Darts Scorer 180 Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter

  Discover the best darts scorer 180 alternatives. We compare 9 apps across platform availability, watch support, scoring rules, and X01 checkout features.

  Aug 3, 2026 →

• Best 10 Russ Bray Darts Scorer Pro Alternatives in 2026: Score

  Looking for russ bray darts scorer pro alternatives? We compare 10 darts scoring apps on platform support, watch compatibility, X01 rules, and multiplayer features.

  Aug 3, 2026 →