Darts (301/501) Score Sheet
Darts Dedicated scorecardA free Darts (301/501) score sheet in Doodle Score.
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Here's a score to finish. Pick each dart (single, double or treble, then the number). You must land exactly on 0 with a double. Going under 0, or leaving 1, is a bust.
Check out 3 in a row for a gold star. Best: –
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Who goes first?
Settle it before the Darts (301/501) argument starts. Pick how many players, add names if you like, and spin.
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How to score
- Bust if you go below 0, or to 1 with double-out. Score returns to what it was that turn.
How to play
- Start at 301 or 501. Subtract what you hit. Reach exactly 0.
- Standard: you must finish on a double (double-out).
- First to 0 wins the leg.
Questions
Someone stepped away? You took too many points (or left 1 with double-out). That turn does not count. Next player throws.
Straight in / straight out? Casual variant: any finish, no double required. Pick it when you start the scorecard.
Set Up in Doodle Score
Darts (301/501) has a dedicated scorecard in Doodle Score — everything is pre-configured including score tracking, validation, and special rules.
Download the app, tap New Scorecard, and choose Darts (301/501).
Game Identity
- Name: Darts (301/501)
- Player Count: 1-8 (Standard 2 or 4 in teams)
- Teams: Optional (2 vs 2 is common)
- Theme: Sports / Traditional
Scoring Mechanics
- Scoring Variant: Countdown
- Target Score: 301 (or 501, 701, 1001)
- Unit of Scoring: Points
- Lower vs. Higher: Lower is better (aiming for exactly 0)
Rules & Validation
Per-Hand/Round Logic
- Points per Turn: Sum of three darts thrown (Max 180: three triple-20s).
- Validation Rules:
- Bust Rule: If a turn's points would reduce the score below 0, or to exactly 1 (when a "Double Out" rule is active), the player "Busts." The turn score is treated as 0, and the player's total remains what it was at the start of the turn.
- Double In (Variant): Points only begin to subtract once the player hits a double segment. Darts thrown before the first double in a game do not count toward the total.
- Double Out (Standard): To win, the final dart must land in a double segment and bring the score to exactly zero.
- Normalization: Raw turn score is subtracted from the current total. If a Bust occurs, the delta is 0.
Special Actions / Bonuses
- Bust: Triggered when over-scoring or reaching 1 in Double-Out mode. Results in 0 points for the turn.
- Double Out: The winning shot. Must be a double.
- Hat Trick: Hitting three bullseyes in one turn (mostly for flavor/history).
Win Conditions
- Condition: Reaching exactly 0 points (subject to In/Out rules).
- Tie-Breaker: First player to reach 0 wins (standard turn order applies).
Common Darts (301/501) rules questions
The arguments that come up at the table, answered from the official rules. Where house rules differ, we say so.
Do you have to double in for 301?
In traditional 301, yes. You need a double to start scoring.
House rule Many casual players skip double in.
Do you have to double out?
Yes. Your last dart must land on a double, or the bull, to reach exactly 0.
What is a bust in 301?
Going below 0, leaving 1, or reaching 0 without a double is a bust. Your score goes back to what it was at the start of the turn.
Does the bull count as a double?
Yes. The inner bull is 50 and counts as a double for checkout.
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