Game Modes
A Game Mode for Every Player
Game Of Darts includes a wide selection of traditional match formats alongside focused practice games, giving you the flexibility to play the way you want.
Whether you're preparing for league matches, improving your finishing, or simply enjoying a casual game with friends, there's a game mode to match your goals.
- Competitive match formats including X01, Cricket, and Snooker Darts.
- Practice modes designed to improve accuracy, finishing, consistency, and confidence.
Choosing the Right Mode
Each game mode offers a different style of play, making it easy to focus on the skills you want to improve.
- Choose X01 for traditional match play.
- Play Cricket if you enjoy tactical decision-making.
- Use training modes to practise doubles, finishing, accuracy, and consistency.
- Switch between modes whenever you want to keep your practice fresh and enjoyable.
X01 (301 / 501 / 701)
X01 is the classic darts format played around the world. Starting from 301, 501, or 701, players reduce their score to exactly zero, finishing on a double or bull.
It's the perfect choice for competitive matches, league practice, and anyone wanting the traditional darts experience.
Cricket
Cricket replaces score subtraction with tactical target selection. Players close numbers 15–20 and the bull before scoring freely on those targets.
Every turn becomes a balance between attacking, defending, and deciding which numbers to close first.
Snooker Darts
Inspired by traditional snooker, this mode combines structured shot selection with tactical scoring.
Planning your next shot is just as important as hitting the target, making every turn feel different from a standard darts match.
One to 20
Work your way around the dartboard by hitting every number in sequence from 1 to 20.
A simple but effective practice mode that's ideal for improving accuracy, rhythm, and consistency.
Bob's 27
One of the most popular double practice games, Bob's 27 challenges you to hit every double in sequence while avoiding costly penalties for missed targets.
Perfect for improving finishing under pressure.
Hare & Hound
A fun chase-style game where players race around the dartboard trying to catch or escape their opponent.
Fast-paced and easy to learn, it's a great alternative to traditional scoring games.
Halve It
Each round focuses on a single scoring target, rewarding accuracy while heavily penalising missed opportunities.
Consistency is the key to success, making Halve It one of the best practice modes for precision.
All 5s
Only turn totals divisible by five score points, creating a surprisingly strategic challenge that rewards careful shot planning.
Quick to play and easy to understand, it's perfect for warming up before a match.