Ever found yourself watching a dart game » and wondering, “What on earth is a double bull?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I remember the first time I walked into a pub where everyone was glued to a dartboard. People were shouting terms like “ton,” “checkout,” and “bust,” and I just stood there like I’d landed on another planet. If that sounds like you, let’s walk through these dart terminologies together—like friends swapping stories over a game.

What are Dart Terminologies? Dart terminologies » are words and phrases used to describe scoring, techniques, and gameplay in darts. Think of dart lingo like the slang you hear in sports or music. It’s not just words—it’s culture. And once you know them, you feel like part of the tribe. Whether you're playing at home, watching pros like Luke Littler, or just joining your pals at the pub, knowing these terms makes it way more fun.

Bullseye and Double Bull – Not the Same! A bullseye is the center of the dartboard » ; it's split into an outer bull (25 points) and an inner bull or double bull (50 points). Here’s a funny story: my cousin once hit the outer bull and screamed, “Bullseye, I win!” We had to break it to him gently that he only got 25 points, not the full 50. The bullseye has two parts—hit the smaller red circle in the center, and that’s the double bull. It’s like scoring a goal in the top corner.