Point Games (301, 501, Etc)
The most popular dart variation is the x01 game with 301 and 501 being the favorite single’s
game and teams often play from 701 or even 1001. The game object is to count down from
the starting number to exactly zero. In all x01 games the player must finish the game with a
double. If the three darts total score exceeds the remaining score the player has busted and
the score returns to what is was at the beginning of the turn. Some people play that in order
to start scoring one must first hit a double, in fact it is customary to play 301 this way (note: a
double bull counts as 50 and can be used to finish a game or start a game). Many
tournaments including many pro tournaments play 501 straight in and double out. John
Lowe shot the only televised perfect 9 dart game. He started with 180 on his first turn
followed by a second 180 on his second turn. With 141 left he shot a triple 17 followed by a
triple 18 and finished with a double 18.
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