How to play Cricket
Close the numbers, own the points.
The board that matters
Cricket uses only 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and the bull. Everything else is dead board. Your goal: close each number by scoring three marks on it — a single is one mark, a double two, a treble three (the bull: outer = one mark, bullseye = two).
Scoring points
Once you have closed a number that your opponent has not, further hits on it score points: the number’s face value per mark (a treble 20 on your closed 20 is 60 points). When both players have closed a number, it is dead for everyone.
You win by closing all seven targets while having at least as many points as your opponent.
Strategy
- Close from the top: 20s first — they are the most valuable point engine.
- Points are pressure: a lead in points forces your opponent to chase closings instead of scoring.
- Do not bank points you do not need; wasted darts on a dead number lose games.
- The bull is the usual endgame — leave yourself darts for it.
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FAQ
Can you win Cricket on points alone?
No. You must close all seven targets AND be level or ahead on points. A big points lead just means your opponent cannot win before closing everything and out-scoring you.
What closes a number in Cricket?
Three marks: three singles, a single plus a double, or one treble. Extra marks beyond three score points if the opponent still has the number open.