Round the Clock darts
Move through the board in order, sharpen every number and choose a rule set that matches your level.
How to play Round the Clock
Players begin on number 1 and try to hit each number in order. After hitting the current target, the player advances to the next number. The first player to complete the selected sequence wins.
A common version runs from 1 through 20. You can optionally add bull as the final target.
Choose how multipliers work
Singles only
Only the large or small single area counts. Doubles and triples do not advance the target.
Use Round the Clock as measurable practice
Instead of only recording whether the game was completed, Ocheflow tracks target hits, advances, darts thrown and accuracy. This makes the game useful for comparing repeated practice sessions even before account-based history is introduced.
Any segment
A single, double or triple of the current number advances one step.
Multiplier progress
A double advances two steps and a triple advances three, when that variant is enabled.
Example turn
Your current target is 7. You hit single 7, miss 8 and then hit double 8. Under an any-segment rule, you progress to 9. Under multiplier-progress rules, the double may move you farther.
Why Round the Clock is useful
Unlike scoring practice focused on 20, Round the Clock forces you to move around the entire board. It helps with number recognition, adjustment after every dart and confidence on rarely used doubles and singles.
Ways to make it harder
- Require doubles only.
- Require triples only.
- Add bull as the final target.
- Count the number of darts needed to finish.
- Set a personal target and try to beat it.
Beginner tips
- Aim for the large single segment rather than forcing doubles or triples.
- Reset your stance for every new number instead of dragging the arm across the board.
- Track total darts used so improvement is measurable.
Frequently asked questions
Do doubles and triples count?
That depends on the selected variant. Ocheflow lets the game settings define how multipliers advance.
Do you have to finish on bull?
No. Bull is optional and can be added as an extra final target.
Is Round the Clock a match or a training game?
It works as both. You can race other players or use it as a solo board-coverage drill.