Darts Guide
Free darts reference guides – rules, terms and charts that are useful for every darts player, whether you use OcheBuddy or not.
Darts Checkout Chart
Every finish from 170 to 2 with a verified double-out route, including the 7 bogey numbers with no 3-dart finish. Includes an interactive checkout calculator.
View chart →Darts Game Modes Explained
Complete rules for all 8 game modes: X01, Cricket, Around the Clock, Shanghai, Fox & Hound, Halve-It, Killer and Bob's 27.
Read the rules →Darts Terms Glossary
Average, bogey number, MPR, PPD, nine-darter and more – every key darts term explained alphabetically.
Open glossary →Darts Basics for Beginners
Official measurements, board layout, equipment and basic stance to get started with darts.
Read the basics →Organize a Darts Tournament
Round robin vs. knockout format, calculating rounds, and practical timing tips. Includes a printable bracket generator.
Read the guide →Calculate Your Darts Average
Interactive calculator for the 3-dart average, the formula behind it, and skill levels from beginner to pro.
Open calculator →FREQUENTLY ASKED DARTS QUESTIONS.
A checkout is the combination of up to three darts you use to bring your remaining score to exactly zero and win the leg – under the common Double-Out rule, the final dart must land on a double or the bullseye. Every finish from 170 to 2 in the checkout chart →
The 3-dart average is calculated as (points scored ÷ number of darts thrown) × 3 – the key metric for gauging your own scoring power. Calculate it now and see your skill level →
To get started, all you need is a steel-tip or soft-tip dart set (20–24g recommended for beginners) and a dartboard at the official distance of 2.37m. All measurements & basics for beginners →
Cricket is played using only the numbers 15 to 20 plus the bull – three hits "close" a number, after which further hits score points against opponents who haven't closed it yet. All 8 game modes in detail →
The two common formats are round robin (everyone plays everyone) and knockout (lose once and you're out) – the right choice mainly depends on the number of participants and time available. Guide with a bracket generator →
Your darts app for all of this, automatically
Checkout helper, statistics and more – right in the app, live as you play. Free for iOS and Android.