Round the word also called "Round the Board", "Round the Clock" or "Once Round the Island". The object of this popular game is to be the first player to hit every number on the dartboard from 1-20. Any part of the number - single, double or triple - counts. The numbers must be hit in order, and players alternate after three throws. If a player cannot pass a certain number, he must hit it in order to advance to the next number on the board. Round the world is a very easy game, but good practice because it uses the whole board. Round the world is also a very fast moving game and can usually be finished in under 10 minutes. Any number of players can play. Handicapping can be done by limiting the target area of stronger players.
The Object of Round the World Dart Rule
To hit every number on the board IN ORDER with one dart and finish before the other players.
The Scoring of Round the World Dart Rule
Scoring is not needed in this game as long as everyone can remember what number they are up to and what order they shoot.
The Play of Round the World Dart Rule
The first player tries to shoot first at 1, when a one is hit, play moves on to two and so on until all three darts are thrown. The next player then does the same thing, and so on. Remember only the number that the player is shooting for counts and all the numbers must be shot in order.
Round the World Dart Rule Strategies
Not much to this game, accuracy is key here. Since doubles and triples don't count as anything special you should aim for the fat part of the number.