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Bull start sprint darts game

Every leg begins with a bull attempt before normal scoring starts. First player to finish the full card wins.

Read the setup, copy the rules to your group, and start playing. STUD mode is optional.

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Bull start sprint darts game
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Quick setup

Bull Start Sprint

Players 2-8
Time 10-25 min
Gear Low setup
Best for Darts
Mode main game mode
STUD Optional

How to play

  1. 1Choose a short target score such as 101, 201, or a house card.
  2. 2Before each leg starts, every player throws one dart at the bull.
  3. 3A bull hit earns the agreed opening bonus or lets that player start first.
  4. 4After the bull attempt, play the normal scoring race.
  5. 5Busts, checkouts, and house rules work the same way they normally do.
  6. 6First player to finish the agreed number of legs wins the sprint.

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Play tools

Round timer

10:00

Quick scoreboard

Team A0
Team B0
Round scoreUse as needed

Scoring options

  • 1Start-first mode: closest to bull starts the leg.
  • 2Bonus mode: bull hit subtracts 25 before normal play begins.
  • 3Sprint mode: first to 3 legs wins the match.

Variations

Make it easier

Let outer bull count as the full bonus while the group learns.

Make it harder

Require inner bull for the bonus and double-out to finish.

Optional setup

Use this as the main activity from Darts Board. Play for points, bragging rights, or simple rotation first. STUD mode is optional and the activity works without it.

Why it works

The first dart matters immediately, so every leg starts with pressure instead of a slow setup.

Safety / fair play

Use a safe space, avoid hard contact or unsafe surfaces, adjust for age and skill, and agree on close calls before the round starts.

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