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Chase the Dragon darts rules
Chase the Dragon
Chase the Dragon is a demanding accuracy game for players who want a real challenge. The route runs through every treble from 10 to 20 and finishes on the bullseye. Singles and doubles are worthless, so every dart has to find the thin treble ring. It is excellent practice for the scoring zones you use in 501.
- Players
- 1 to 6 (solo friendly)
- Length
- ≈ 15 min
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- What you need
- A dartboard (steel tip or soft tip) and 3 darts per player.
Rules
Setup
- Every player starts with treble 10 as their target.
- Players take turns, three darts each. You can also play it on your own.
How to play
- Throw at the treble of your current number.
- When you hit it, move on to the next treble: treble 11, treble 12 and so on.
- If you hit several targets in order during the same visit, you advance through each one.
- After treble 20, the final target is the bullseye.
Scoring
- Only the treble of the current number counts. Singles and doubles do not.
- The final target is the inner bull (50). The outer bull does not count.
Winning
The first player to complete the sequence by hitting the bullseye wins.
Tips
- Focus on a smooth, repeatable throw. Forcing it usually makes the treble ring feel smaller.
- Trebles 10 to 15 sit on the right and bottom of the board: practise them if you only ever throw at 20.
FAQ
- Do singles count in Chase the Dragon?
- No. Only the treble of your current number moves you on, and the final target is the bullseye (50), not the outer bull.
- Is Chase the Dragon good for beginners?
- It is one of the hardest games around. Around the Clock or Nine Lives are friendlier places to start.
- Can you play Chase the Dragon alone?
- Yes: count how many darts it takes you to finish and try to beat it next time.
