Official Drunk Darts Rules

Last Updated on July 3, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

Here’s how to play Drunk Darts, the perfect game for when you want to mix classic pub vibes with some party chaos. It’s a casual blend of skill, luck, and drinking—and yes, missing the board has consequences.

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How to Play Drunk Darts

What You Need:

  • A standard dartboard and darts
  • A group of friends
  • Alcohol of your choice
  • Shot glasses or cups
  • A whiteboard or notepad (optional, for keeping score or assigning drinks)

🎯 Basic Setup

  1. Establish Drinking Zones:
    Use the dartboard’s natural layout, or make your own rules. For example:
    • Bullseye: Everyone else drinks.
    • 20: Shooter assigns 2 drinks.
    • 1: Shooter drinks.
    • Miss the board: Take a shot or chug a penalty drink.
    • Triple 13: Make a rule.
  2. Decide the Turn Order:
    Go clockwise around the group. Each player gets 3 darts per turn, just like traditional darts.
  3. Agree on the Game Type:
    You can play classic darts games like “301” or “Cricket,” but add drinks as penalties for losing a round or missing key shots. Or, go with a party-style version:
    • Each number = different effect.
    • Set a challenge on the board: write rules next to certain numbers (e.g., “14 = Truth or Drink”).

🍻 Drinking Rules Ideas

Here are some fun and easy drink assignments by dartboard section:

  • Bullseye (Inner): Choose someone to take 2 drinks.
  • Bullseye (Outer): Give out 1 drink.
  • Any Triple: Make a new rule for the group (e.g., no saying names).
  • Any Double: Reverse the direction of play.
  • Even Numbers: You drink.
  • Odd Numbers: Assign drinks.

Feel free to get creative—this game is more about laughs than strict scoring.

Ending the Game

Set a time limit, number of rounds, or declare a “last call” when the booze is running low. You can also end the game once everyone’s had a set number of turns, or when someone hits triple 20 (and becomes the Drunk Darts Champion).

Tips & Warnings

Always have a designated dartboard area—away from glass, TVs, and bystanders.

Don’t throw darts if you’re too tipsy to aim safely.

Only play with soft-tip darts if you’re indoors and drinking heavy.

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