Baseball Darts: Rules and Scoring

Last updated 10 November 2026

Baseball borrows the structure of the American sport: nine innings, and runs scored at each one. Each inning only uses one number, so it is quick to learn and quick to play.

The rules

1. There are nine innings. In inning 1 the target is the 1, in inning 2 the 2, and so on up to the 9.
2. Each player throws three darts per inning.
3. Hits on the inning's number score runs: a single is 1 run, a double 2 runs and a treble 3 runs.
4. Darts anywhere else score nothing.
5. After nine innings, the player with the most runs wins.

The number you hit only decides whether you score. A treble in inning 9 is worth the same 3 runs as a treble in inning 1.

A worked example

It is inning 4. You throw double 4, single 18 (next to the 4) and single 4. That is 2 runs + 0 + 1 run = 3 runs.

Scores to know

• The maximum is 9 runs per inning (three trebles), and 81 runs for a full game.
• Three singles in every inning gives 27 runs.

Breaking a tie

When two players finish level, the usual tradition is an extra inning: each player throws three darts at the bull, and the most runs wins. The DartScore.uk scoreboard simply awards a tied game to the player listed first, so play the extra inning yourselves if it matters.

Tips

• The low numbers are scattered. The 1 to 9 are spread across the board, so every inning is a new target. That makes it good accuracy practice.
• Go for the treble. There is no penalty for missing, so the treble is worth trying whenever you have darts left.
• Learn your neighbours. The 1 sits next to the 20 and the 18; the 3 between the 19 and the 17. Knowing where a near-miss lands helps you adjust.

Common house rules

• Seventh-inning stretch: before the 7th inning, each player must hit a chosen number or lose runs.
• Bull as a home run: the bull scores 4 runs in every inning.
• Outs: a turn ends after three darts that miss the inning's number.

Frequently asked questions

How many runs is a treble in Baseball darts?

Three runs. A single is one run and a double two, whichever inning it is.

What is the highest score in Baseball darts?

81 runs: three trebles in each of the nine innings.

How do you break a tie in Baseball darts?

Traditionally with an extra inning on the bull. The DartScore.uk scoreboard gives a tied game to the first-listed player, so agree on an extra inning if you need a clear winner.