Cricket (darts)

Cricket is a darts game that uses the standard 20 number dartboard with the triple and double rings.

To open or close a number, it must have been scored three times in any fashion, on one or more turns.

Alternatively, cut-throat style scoring can be used, in which case points are undesirable; hitting a number that is opened results in points being given to any other players who do not have that number closed, and the lowest score wins.

Play continues until all of the numbers have been opened (or closed) by the higher-scoring player.

If one player/team is the only one with open numbers remaining and are also leading in points, the game can be called early as it is impossible for others to catch up.

If a player strikes Triple 13, bar culture dictates the thrower takes a shot of their choice This game can also be played by teams of 2 or even more persons.

In this way Camden Throwdown (CT) variations can be applied to most sports and structured activities where more than half of the rules and regulations are thrown out in lieu of a simpler and more streamlined version.

Once all the numbers have been closed, the round ends, and the Scorer tallies their points.

The Bowlers and Batters variation, also known as English Cricket, uses all the numbers on the board, and is a two player/team game.

As in field cricket, the batter and bowler roles are then switched.

However, Tactics, in addition to 20 through 15 and the bull's-eye, also uses Doubles and Triples as separate scoring objectives.

Three of each number along with three bulls, three doubles, and three triples are required to complete the game.

In addition the first player to close all objectives must have a tied score or better to win.

Other versions played in Canada and in the USA are similar to the above but using the numbers 20 down through 13 and 20 through 12 respectively.