Dart Rules & Setup

Official Setup

• Board Height: 1.73 meters (5 ft 8 in) from floor to bullseye center.
• Throwing Distance: 2.37 meters (7 ft 9.25 in) from board face to oche.
• Diagonal Distance: Approx 2.93 meters from bullseye to throwing line.
• Lighting: Bright front lighting without shadows on the board.

Basic 501 Rules

• Players begin with 501 points.
• Each throw subtracts points from the remaining total.
• Winner must reach exactly zero.
• Many matches require finishing on a double (double-out).
• Turn is a bust if you go below zero or reach 1 with double-out enabled.

Official Sources

Detailed professional rulebooks from world organizations: