Standard Cricket Rules

Cricket uses only 7 targets: 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, and Bullseye. Players must “close” all numbers while accumulating the highest score to win.

Winning: Close all cricket numbers AND have the highest points. Optionally if there’s a round limit set and if no one achieves this after all rounds, highest score wins.

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Marking System

Hit Type	Marks	Symbol
Single	1 mark	/
Double	2 marks	×
Triple	3 marks	⊗ (closed)

Closing: A number is closed when it has 3 marks total.

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Scoring Rules

Before Closing

• Hits only add marks (no points scored)

After Closing

• You can score points on your closed numbers until all players close that number
• Points = face value × hit multiplier (single 20 = 20 pts, triple 20 = 60 pts)

Number Becomes Invalid

• When all players close a number, it’s no longer playable

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Example Round

Player hits: Single 20, Triple 20, Single 20

1. First dart: Single 20 → 1 mark (/)
2. Second dart: Triple 20 → 2 more marks = 3 total (⊗ closed) + 20 points scored
3. Third dart: Single 20 → 20 points scored (number already closed)

Result: Number 20 closed, 40 points total

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Strategy Considerations

Key Decision: Close numbers early (risk falling behind in points) OR build point lead first (risk opponents closing numbers)?

Choose your approach based on opponent behavior and game situation.

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Scoring Metrics

MPR (Marks Per Round): Average marks earned per three-dart turn - primary cricket skill measurement

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Overkill Rule

Casual/Soft-tip Variation: 200-point lead limit to protect weaker players

How It Works:

• If your score exceeds opponent’s by 200+ points, additional scoring stops
• Continue playing to close numbers, but no more points added
• Focus on closing remaining numbers instead of scoring

Example:

• Player A: 300 points, Player B: 120 points
• A hits Triple 20 (60 points): 300 + 60 = 360 (180 lead < 200) ✓ Counts
• A hits Double 20 (40 points): 360 + 40 = 400 (280 lead ≥ 200) ✗ Overkill - no points added