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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
Let Bead keep score
You throw real darts, Bead keeps the scoreboard: busts, checkouts, stats and a voice caller, for 1 to 8 players or against the CPU. Free, no ads, no account, in English and French.
