Count-Up Darts

Highest score wins · 3 to 20 rounds

Players

2/8

Settings

Number of rounds

What is Count-Up?

Count-Up is darts at its simplest: every dart adds its score, there's no bust and no double to finish on, and the highest total after a fixed number of rounds wins. Eight rounds (24 darts) is the classic format from electronic dartboards. It suits beginners, mixed groups and solo scoring practice.

How to play Count-Up

Every player throws three darts per round and adds up everything they hit.
Doubles score twice the number, trebles three times, the outer bull 25 and the bullseye 50.
There's no bust and no finishing double. Every dart counts.
After the last round, the highest total wins. Eight rounds is the standard game.

Practise your scoring

Count-Up is the purest test of scoring. Play solo, aim for treble 20 with every dart and watch your 3-dart average. A perfect eight-round game is 1,440: eight 180s.

Easy for groups

Because there's nothing to work out, anyone can join in straight away. Count-Up makes a good first game for new players and a relaxed one for mixed groups.

Frequently asked questions

How many rounds is Count-Up?

Eight rounds (24 darts) is the standard, as on most electronic dartboards. DartNow lets you choose anything from 3 to 20 rounds.

What's the highest possible score in Count-Up?

Three treble 20s make 180 per round, so the maximum in an eight-round game is 1,440.

Is Count-Up good darts practice?

Yes. With no finishing to think about, it's all about hitting big trebles consistently, and your average shows your progress from game to game.