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Scoring, checkouts, practice and pub-night tactics — written by people who argue about bust rules for fun.
- 28 Oct 2026Darts Bogey Numbers: The 7 Scores You Can't Check Out FromThe darts bogey numbers are 169, 168, 166, 165, 163, 162 and 159. See why no three darts finish them, the two-dart bogeys too, and what to leave instead.
- 7 Oct 2026Darts Counter Online Free: Score 501 in Your Browser TodayA free online darts counter needs no download or account. See what a browser scorer must do, a 60-second test leg to check its maths, and when an app wins.
- 24 Sept 2026What Is a Good Darts Average? Pub, Club and Pro NumbersA good darts average is 30–50 in the pub, 60–80 at club level and 95+ on tour. See how many darts a 501 leg takes at each level and why doubles drag it down.
- 10 Aug 2026Darts Checkout Chart: Every Finish From 170 Down, ExplainedThe complete darts checkout chart from 170 to 2, why the standard routes work, the bogey numbers you can't finish, and how to stop doing checkout maths at the oche.