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Snooker darts rules
Snooker Darts
Snooker Darts brings the rhythm of a snooker frame to the dartboard. You alternate between reds and colours: first a red, then a colour, then back to a red. Reds are any single from 1 to 15, and each colour has its own target and value. Planning which colour to go for, and when, is what makes it such a satisfying game.
- Players
- 2
- Length
- ≈ 20 min
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- What you need
- A dartboard (steel tip or soft tip) and 3 darts per player.
Rules
Setup
- Two players take turns, three darts each.
- There are 15 reds to pot in the whole game.
How to play
- Start by hitting a red: any single from 1 to 15.
- After a red, your next target is a colour.
- After a colour, you go back to a red. Repeat the red then colour pattern.
- Darts that do not match what you need next score nothing.
Scoring
- A red scores the number hit: a single 8 is worth 8. Doubles and trebles are not reds.
- Yellow, single 17: 2 points.
- Green, single 18: 3 points.
- Brown, single 19: 4 points.
- Blue, single 20: 5 points.
- Pink, double 20: 6 points.
- Black, the bull: 7 points.
Winning
The game ends once all 15 reds have been potted. The player with the higher score wins.
Tips
- Pink and black are worth the most but are the hardest to hit. Blue on single 20 is a reliable choice.
- High reds like 13, 14 and 15 are worth more than low ones, so aim for them when you can.
Colours and their values
| Ball | Target and points |
|---|---|
| Red | Single 1 to 15, its value |
| Yellow | Single 17: 2 points |
| Green | Single 18: 3 points |
| Brown | Single 19: 4 points |
| Blue | Single 20: 5 points |
| Pink | Double 20: 6 points |
| Black | Bull: 7 points |
FAQ
- What counts as a red in Snooker Darts?
- Any single from 1 to 15, scoring the number hit. Doubles and trebles do not count as reds.
- When does a game of Snooker Darts end?
- Once all 15 reds have been potted. The player with the most points wins.
- Which colour should you go for?
- Blue on single 20 is the safe choice. Pink (double 20) and black (bull) are worth more but miss more often.
