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What does it mean to be in the madhouse in darts?

In darts, being “in the madhouse” means you’re left needing a double 1 (that is, you have 2 points remaining). Here’s why it’s called that: It’s often considered a difficult and nerve-wracking shot because if you miss, the dart can land outside the scoring area, and if you hit a single 1, you still need […]
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What is a ‘big fish’ in darts?

In darts, the “Big Fish” refers to the highest possible checkout you can hit — a score of 170. Here’s what that means: The “Big Fish” combination: 60 + 60 + 50 = 170 So when a commentator such as Wayne Mardle yell “He’s going for the Big Fish!”, it means the player is attempting […]
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What is a nine darter?

A nine-darter (or nine-dart finish) is the perfect leg in the game of darts — it means finishing a leg (reducing your score from 501 to zero) in just nine darts, which is the minimum number possible. 🎯 Here’s how it works: Common Example of a Nine-Dart Finish One of the most typical combinations is: […]