Shooting at a numbered target may seem intuitive enough, but there are many unusual darts games where the key to victory is not limited to maximizing your score.
Yes, the 50 and the triple 20 are not always what you need to systematically aim for to pass master of the throw in your group of friends, strategy is sometimes necessary.
Here, we'll introduce you to (or perhaps simply remind you of) the rules of the greatest darts games, 301 and 501, Cricket and Shanghï, available directly from our games bar Les Petites Flèches.
These darts games are classics for darts fans, and enable beginners to make rapid progress. The rules may seem simple: each player starts with a score of 301 points (or 501), and the aim is to reduce this starting score to be the first to reach exactly 0. However, the subtlety of the game lies in the need to accurately validate the remaining score to reach 0.
A particularly sought-after shot is the famous "180", which corresponds to three darts placed in the triple zone of 20, the maximum score possible in one round. It's a moment of pure joy for any player when they achieve this feat, and can often tip the game in their favor.
In competition, and particularly at world championships, it's the 501 double exit that's played. Here, the challenge is even tougher: not only do you have to hit 0, but the final shot has to hit a double (the outer section of the target), adding an extra layer of difficulty and excitement.
These darts games are also ideal as EVJF/EVG activities or even as teambuilding game ideas, where the spirit of competition and conviviality meet to create unforgettable moments.
This time, we're playing in the big leagues: the principle of darts cricket is to validate your scoreboard for values from 20 to 15, as well as the Bullseye (center of the dartboard). Each player must "close" these sections by placing three darts. Once a sector has been closed, the player can accumulate points by throwing further darts, but only if his opponents have not yet closed the same sector. This means that scoring points in a closed section can become a real offensive strategy, as these points will go against players who have not yet locked that section.
The winner is therefore the player who manages to close all the zones with the lowest score, requiring a combination of precision and strategy. This darts game takes on an even more interesting dimension when played by three or more players, as the interactions and strategies become more complex. This unusual, tactical variant is ideal for spicing up an evening, and is particularly suited to after-work games, where a relaxed, convivial atmosphere blends with friendly competition.
Shanghai Darts is a captivating game that combines skill and strategy, perfect for those looking to diversify their evenings at the bar or take on friends in a friendly tournament.
The principle is simple: players must score points by following a sequence of numbered targets, usually from 1 to 7 or sometimes up to 20, depending on the variant chosen. In each round, each player has three darts to hit the designated number, starting with 1 in the first round, 2 in the second, and so on.
What makes the game even more exciting is the opportunity to perform a "Shanghai": by successively hitting the single, double and triple of the same number in a single turn, a player can win the game immediately, regardless of his current score. This rule introduces a strategic dimension that keeps all players on their toes right up to the last dart.
To be unbeatable at Shanghai and all other dart games, you need to know how to hold your dart.
If you're looking to liven up your dart games or impress your throwing friends, Paris' unusual bar Les Petites Flèches is for you.
We're revisiting 301, 501, Cricket and Shanghai with a modern twist, thanks to an automatic scoring system. No more tedious calculations, here everything is done automatically, allowing you to concentrate solely on your throw. All this is projected onto an animated screen, where each player can follow the progress of the game live, with his or her personalized avatar and the precise impact of each shot.
Little phrases of encouragement or teasing are displayed according to the players' performances, all in good humor and conviviality.
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