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Darts
NeonParlor
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Darts
Play classic 501 darts right in your browser — no download or signup required. Aim and throw with intuitive mouse or touch controls across three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Whether you're learning the basics or sharpening your checkout game, this free online darts simulator is the perfect place to practice. When you're ready for competition, jump into the multiplayer lobby for ranked matches against real opponents.
Aim by moving your mouse or finger across the dartboard. Click and drag (or tap and drag on mobile) to set the power and direction of your throw, then release to let the dart fly. You get three darts per turn. Your goal is to reduce your score from 501 to exactly zero, finishing on a double or the bullseye. The controls feel natural after just a few throws — start on Easy difficulty to get the hang of it before moving up.
Both players begin with a score of 501. Each turn, you throw three darts and subtract the total from your running score. To win, you must reach exactly zero — and your final dart must land in a double segment (the narrow outer ring) or the bullseye. If your remaining score drops below zero, or you land on exactly 1 (which is impossible to finish since there's no "double half"), your turn is a bust: your score resets to whatever it was at the start of that turn and your opponent takes over.
Each segment of the dartboard has a face value from 1 to 20. Where your dart lands within that segment determines the multiplier:
The highest single-dart score is triple 20 (60 points), making the 20 segment the primary target for experienced players.
Ready to test your skills against real people? Head to the darts multiplayer lobby to find ranked matches. Games use the same 501 double-out rules. Climb the leaderboard, track your stats, and see how you stack up. You can also explore other free games on Neon Parlor, including pool and checkers.
Double out means your very last dart of the game must land in a double segment — the narrow outer ring of any number — or the bullseye (which counts as a double). You can't finish by hitting a single or triple. For example, if you have 32 remaining, you need to hit double 16 to win.
Yes. The game is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. Touch controls let you aim by dragging your finger across the board and release to throw — the same mechanics as on desktop, just with your finger instead of a mouse.
The maximum score in a single turn is 180 — achieved by hitting triple 20 with all three darts (60 + 60 + 60). In professional darts, this is simply called "a 180" and is one of the most exciting moments in the game.