A 501 dart is commonly associated with a professional darts game, named for the number of points, 501, that each player starts with. The objective of the game is to be the first player to reduce your score from 501 to zero. The final dart that brings the player’s score to zero must land in either the bullseye or a double segment. If a player reduces the score to 1 or goes below zero, “busts,” the score goes back to what it was at the start of their turn.
Related Questions
1. What is double out in 501 darts?
In 501 darts, the game must be finished with a double out. This means the player needs to hit any of the double segments on the board – the small outer ring – with their last dart to win. The number they hit must reduce their score exactly to zero.
2. How many players can play 501 darts?
501 darts can be played by two players or by two teams. The game follows the same set of rules regardless of the number of players or teams.
3. What does going ‘bust’ mean in 501 darts?
If a player reduces the score to 1 or gets a score that is less than zero, “busting”, their score returns back to what it was at the start of their turn.
4. How are points scoring handled in 501 darts?
Each player starts with a score of 501. When a player throws darts, the points they score get subtracted from their remaining total. The first to reach exactly zero wins. However, the winning dart must be a double or the bullseye.
5. Can a game of 501 darts end in a tie?
No, the 501 darts game can’t end in a tie. A player must reach exactly zero to win. If they go below zero or leave their score at 1, they “bust”, and their score reverts to what it was before their turn.