Darts: Rules, Strategy & Score Tracker
From your first game of 501 to perfecting your checkout — find guides, tools and a free scoreboard app for darts 301 & 501.
How does Darts 501 work?
In darts 501, each player starts at 501 points. Each turn you throw three darts and subtract the score from your total. The goal: be the first to reach exactly zero — typically by finishing on a double or bullseye (double-out rule).
A typical game lasts 15–25 minutes for two players. 301 plays faster: you start at 301 points and the rules are identical. Read the full explanation in our guides below.
Darts Guides
- Darts Scoring Rules ExplainedEverything about 301, 501, double-out and bust rules with worked examples.
- Darts 301 vs 501: What's the Difference?Compare the two most popular darts formats and pick the right one for you.
- Darts Checkout StrategyMaster finishing routes from 170 to 2 and raise your checkout percentage.
- Sets & Legs ExplainedUnderstand the competitive format: best-of, sets and legs step by step.
- How to Improve Your Darts Average8 proven methods to raise your 3-dart average.
Darts Tools & Tracker
Why use ScoreApp for Darts?
- ✓Automatic 3-dart average calculated per round
- ✓Checkout suggestions for every remaining score
- ✓Track sets & legs for competitive matches
- ✓Play against an AI bot at multiple skill levels
- ✓100% offline — no account, no internet needed
- ✓Save progress and review it later via Average Tracker