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Football darts rules
Football Darts, soccer darts
Football Darts is a team game made for groups and parties. Players split into two teams and every bull scores a goal. It is simple enough for complete beginners, and the team format keeps everybody cheering, even between their own turns. There are several versions of football darts around; this is the easy team version played in Bead.
- Players
- 4 to 8
- Length
- ≈ 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- What you need
- A dartboard (steel tip or soft tip) and 3 darts per player, for two teams.
Rules
Setup
- Split the players into two teams, Team A and Team B.
- Players from both teams take turns, three darts each.
- The match lasts 10 rounds.
How to play
- On your turn, throw all three darts at the bull.
- Each dart that lands in the bull scores a goal for your team.
- Team totals carry on across all players and rounds.
Scoring
- Outer bull (25) and inner bull (50) both count as one goal.
- Every other part of the board scores nothing.
Winning
The team with the most goals after 10 rounds wins.
Tips
- Mix stronger and newer players across both teams to keep the match close.
- Grip, stance and a steady release matter more than power when aiming at the bull.
Variants
Pub version: you first have to win the ball by hitting the bull, then score goals with doubles. Bead plays the simpler team version.
FAQ
- Does the outer bull count as a goal?
- Yes. In Bead's team version, both the outer bull (25) and the bullseye (50) count as one goal.
- How many players for Football Darts?
- Four to eight players, split into two teams.
- How long does a match last?
- 10 rounds. The team with the most goals at the end wins.
