Cricket Introduction

Cricket is a dart game played on numbers 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and bull's-eye. This game is played with 2 players or can be played in teams or sets of four players. Most electronic machines support up to four players. The object of this game is close each number by scoring three times. Each number contains a single, double and triple marker. Allowing the player to close a number with a single dart. When a number is closed. Points maybe earned every time that number is hit again. When your opponent closes the number it is fully closed and will be no longer valid for points.

In multiple player games, numbers that have been closed will add to your score until this same number is closed out by all of the other players. Until it is closed by all players, any player closing the number may continue to score each time they succeed in hitting it. The game objective is to close each number and to have the highest score. You can only win if you have the highest score even if you manage to close every number first.

There are many variations of Cricket including, hidden cricket which is an electronic dart game where the numbers are not revealed until they are hit by one of the players. These numbers can be any of the available numbers on the board including the lower number.

Cut-Throat Cricket is another fun variation of this dart game. Cut-Throat can be played using electronic or standard darts. The object of this game is to have the lowest score. When you close a number the darts that land there after will add points to all the players whom have not closed this number. This is the most competitive and ruthless version of Cricket.

Cricket is a strategic game. It requires careful thought for each round to win. Any winning strategy must include a combination of closing key numbers and maintaining a comfortable score margin. The most effective strategies often include assuring that your opponent does not retain the ability to score. Closing each number is important both for scoring and for finishing the game. But remember you cannot win simply by closing. You must also have the highest score. Your strategy must include a balance of scoring, closing and preventing your opponent from scoring.

Our suggested game variations are.

1. Team Cricket: Four players are required playing on two teams. Each team member takes turns in a standard two person cricket game. This is most fun when you team up with a player who has different strengths or skills than you do. My strong area tends to be 20, 18 and 19 while my choice partner is strong in Bull, 17 and 15.

2. Multi-Player Cricket: Three or four players are required. This game is about scoring points. Although you must close numbers to score, closing is secondary as the player with the most points is sure to win. Competition to hit the high score numbers can be very high. As numbers are closed it will be hard to score so concentrate on getting that score up there right away. Numbers remain open until all players have closed them, so if three players have closed 20 and one has not, the others can continue to score each time they hit 20.

3. Cut-Throat Multi-Player Cricket: This game is similar to multi-player cricket and requires three to four players. The objective of this game is to finish with the lowest possible score. Each time a closed number is hit again it will result in points being added to the opponents who have not yet closed that number. For example players 1,2 and 3 have all closed 20 but player 4 has not. Each time any of the other players hit 20 it will add points to player 4’s score. To win this game you must combine a strategy to close key numbers as soon as possible to assure that high scoring numbers do not add against your score. This must be carefully balanced against maintaining the lowest score possible as the game progresses.

Have fun!!!