Question 1

How do you play 301 darts?

Accepted Answer

Each player starts at 301 points. Every turn is three darts, and each dart's score is subtracted from the player's remaining total. The first player to reach exactly 0 wins. If a player's score would go below 0, or to exactly 1 when playing double-out, that turn is a bust and their score resets to what it was before the turn.

Question 2

What's the difference between 301 and 501 darts?

Accepted Answer

Both use the same scoring and bust rules — the only difference is the starting score. 301 is the shorter, faster-paced game, often played as a warm-up or for players who want quicker matches, while 501 is the standard competitive format. Nothing else about how a turn is scored changes.

Question 3

What counts as a bust in 301?

Accepted Answer

A bust happens when a turn's darts would take a player's score below 0, to exactly 1 with double-out enabled, or to 0 without landing the final dart on a double when double-out is enabled. On a bust, the player's score reverts to what it was at the start of that turn.

Question 4

Is this 301 darts scorer free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, supports up to 4 players, and requires no sign-up or download. For statistics, saved player profiles, and more game modes, the ChillDarts mobile app is available separately.

Free 301 Darts Scoreboard

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