Oche
The oche, the sacred line, 2, 37m from the outer edge of the dartboard and 2,93m from the bullseye, where dart players stand, sweat, and occasionally question their life choices. It’s not just a piece of tape or a raised wooden plank, it’s the Great Wall of Darts, the boundary between glory and “How did I miss that?!” Standing at the oche is like stepping into the spotlight, all eyes are on you, the pressure is real and one wrong move can turn you from hero to zero faster than you can say “double bull.” It’s where legends are born, dreams are dashed, and where players do that awkward shuffle-step to find their lucky spot. Remember, respect the oche, it’s the only thing standing between you and a face full of dartboard shame.
One hundred and eighty!
“3x T20” is the ultimate darting mic drop, when a player nails the holy grail of darts: three triple 20s in a row, aka the maximum score. And you better believe the announcer is going to shout it out like they’re announcing the birth of a royal baby. “ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY!”, because, let’s be honest, it’s basically darting royalty. Cue the crowd going wild and the player trying (and failing) to act humble.
Open
Cricket in darts, where the goal is to hit specific numbers (usually 15-20) or the bullseye three times like you’re on a mission to annoy those digits into submission. Doubles count as two hits and trebles count as three, because apparently, darts math is its own special kind of witchcraft. Once you’ve “opened” a number (aka hit it three times), you can start racking up points like a kid in a candy store, until your opponent finally catches up and slams the door shut by hitting it three times too (that’s called closing out, by the way). It’s like a game of “I’m not touching you!” but with sharp objects and way more drama.
Out Chart
The Out Chart is basically the cheat sheet of darts, a magical list that shows you the best way to check out every total from 2 to 170. It’s like the darting version of a treasure map and it usually comes as a freebie with every new dartboard (because who doesn’t love a good bonus?). If you’re feeling fancy, you can even find dart mats (with or without an oche) that have the Out Chart printed right on them. Fancy, right?
Now, here’s the golden rule: avoid the numbers 169, 168, 166, 165, 163, 162, and 159 like they’re your ex at a party. Why? Because these are the impossible numbers, totals you can’t finish in three darts, no matter how hard you try. So, if you’re doing your math right (and let’s be honest, that’s a big if), you’ll always steer clear of these seven darting dead-ends. Because nothing’s worse than realizing you’ve trapped yourself in a mathematical nightmare while your opponent smirks from across the room.
Out for bull
You throw a “bull out” when you clinch victory by nailing the bullseye. It’s like the ultimate mic drop moment in darts. Also known as “Bull Out” or “Diddle for the Middle,” it’s when you say, “Game over, folks!” and your opponent’s jaw hits the floor.