
All other numbers are not in play and will not result in points. Only the Cricket Numbers can be opened/closed. Players are responsible for verifying their score before removing the darts from the dartboard. Players are also not required to call their shot. Players can own/close the Cricket Numbers in any order they want. To start a game, players or teams will all throw one dart, whoever gets closest to the bullseye goes first. The owned number will be open for further scoring until the opposing team hits it three times to close it. When a player or team owns a number, doubles will count as twice the numerical value and triples will count as three times the numerical value.

To close the bullseye, the outer bull counts as a single and inner bull counts as a double. Doubles will count as two hits and triples as three. Scoring: Each number and bullseye are required to be hit three times by a player or team to be owned/open. The first player/team to score that number three times then ‘owns’ it and they can continue scoring on that number until the opponent also hits it three times to close it, only then is that number removed from play.
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How to Own/Close an Inning: Each player or team takes turns throwing three darts. To win the game players/teams need to close all numbers first or get the highest point score total. Objective: Players need to own / close all the Cricket Numbers on the dartboard. With multiple teams players can use a variation that uses penalty points, this version is commonly known as cut-throat scoring.Ĭricket Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and the bullseye.

It can also be played with more than two teams. Teams: Cricket can be played in teams of two or more.

Required Players: At least two players or two teams.
