Darts 501: play a darts game online free

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Darts 501 is a darts game against the computer. You count down from 501 with three darts a turn, and you must finish exactly on zero with a double or the bull. You can also play Around the Clock.

Your aim ring circles the spot you chose, and the dart lands where the ring is when you throw, so timing is the skill. From 170 down, your score card shows the way to finish. Pick Easy, Normal, Hard or Expert.

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How to play

Open the game, pick 501 or Around the Clock, and pick a level from Easy to Expert.
Aim at a bed on the board. A ring circles your aim point.
Throw as the ring crosses your aim. On a computer, point the mouse and click. On a phone, drag to aim and let go to throw. With keys, use the arrows to aim and Space to throw.
In 501, count down to exactly 0 and finish on a double or the bull. Going below 0, being left on 1, or reaching 0 without a double is a bust.
In Around the Clock, hit 1 to 20 in order, then the bull. The number you need glows.
From 170 down, your score card shows the way to finish, and the first bed on that route glows. Esc pauses.

Tips

Time the ring, not just the aim. The dart goes where the ring is when you let go, so wait for it to cross.
Use the checkout help. When you get to 170 or less, follow the route on your score card.
Careful with the last darts. Being left on 1 is a bust, so choose a bed that leaves you on a double.

Questions

Is Darts 501 free, and do I need to download anything?

Yes, it is free. Darts 501 plays right in your web browser with no download, no sign-up and no ads on the site. Just open the page and start.

Can I play on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Drag on the screen to move your aim, and let go to throw. Your thumb never hides the aim. On a computer, use the mouse, or the arrow keys and Space.

Can I lose?

Yes. If the computer finishes first, it wins, and you can play again. Easy is gentle, and Expert aims very well.

What is Around the Clock?

It is a second way to play. You hit the numbers 1 to 20 in order, then the bull. The number you need glows on the board.