Round the Clock (Darts)
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Round the Clock is a game played with darts. It is good practice for both experts and beginners, since it forces a player to practice accuracy of the entire dartboard, which is essential to many games of darts.
[edit] Gameplay
Each player takes turns throwing each of their three darts, attempting to hit each numbered section in order. Players first must hit the one-point section, then sequentially hit the other sections, usually ending with a bullseye. The sections must be hit in order. For example, if on his first turn, a player hits the three-point section, the two-point section, and the one-point section in that order, only the one-point throw would count as a valid point, since the sections must be hit numerically.
[edit] Scoring
Each player keeps his own score. When a player hits the appropriate section and obtains a point, the other player remains on the section he had previously. One player gaining a point affects the other player in no way. Once a player hits all the sections in order, he wins.
[edit] Variations and Additional Rules
The game can be played with variations using the double and treble rings. To make the game harder, a point may only count if the darts is thrown in the certain ring of a section. This also allows for handicapping.
Another variation is that hitting the double ring is worth two points while the treble ring is worth three points. Under this variation, if a player was trying to hit the four-point section and hit the treble ring in that section, he would advance to the 7-point section.
Some additional rules are:
- If a player hits all three of his targets in order on one turn, he gets to throw again.
- If a player hits a section that another player is awaiting to hit, then the latter player gains the point.
In Jumpers, a variation of Round the Clock, doubles and trebles are given their full value unless bust, (over 20), in which case they just get two points or three points respectively. Example: If a player throws double 8 the next number he throws for will be 17. However, if he throws treble 8 the sum of the multiple is 24, which is bust. In this case the player gets three points instead, and the next number he throws for will be 10. A player of strong ability can finish a game of Jumpers in four darts. (Double 1, treble 3, double 10 and centre). The origin of the name Jumpers is supposed to have come from the fact that the players are 'jumping' numbers to get ahead. However, some have suggested it comes from 'Jumpers weather' meaning cold, when one wants to finish the game quickly and get sat back down by the fire again. Jumpers is mainly played in British ex-pat areas of Asia.
