A step-by-step photo guide.
So you want to know how to play the dart game called 801. All of those numbers and different colored areas of the dartboard might seem a bit confusing, but this photo gallery makes it easy to understand. Just follow the photos and you’ll be throwing like an champion in no time.




Big scores help. You want to hit the largest total per turn. This means concentrating on the triple line and aiming for 20s and/or 19s. Your biggest competitor is yourself. Be calm and shoot the game you know you can shoot. If you are missing the 20s then shoot for the 19s. Also, make sure to know what your out number is before you start throwing - Click here for an out chart. You can start shooting for an out at 170 points, (triple 60, single 60, double bull).
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