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Darts & Game Room Guides
Short, practical guides: how to hang a board, which darts to buy, how to keep a bristle board alive, how to plan a game room and how to play the classics.
How to Set Up a DartboardRegulation dartboard height (5 ft 8 in to the bullseye) and throw distances for steel-tip (7 ft 9.25 in) and soft-tip (8 ft) darts, plus wall protection and lighting.
Steel-Tip vs Soft-TipThe real differences between steel-tip darts on a bristle board and soft-tip darts on an electronic board, and how to choose.
Choosing Dart WeightHow dart weight, tungsten percentage, barrel shape and grip affect your throw, with a simple way to pick your first set.
Bristle Board CareHow to rotate a bristle dartboard, why you shouldn't soak it, and simple habits that make a sisal board last for years.
Building a Game RoomHow to plan a game room around darts, pool, foosball and a bar, with rough space clearances and a sensible buying order.
301, 501 & Cricket RulesPlain-language rules for 501, 301 and Cricket, the dart games you will see in most pubs and leagues.