Darts 501 Scorer

Summary

Track each player's remaining score in a game of 501 darts, with automatic bust detection and live checkout suggestions.

How it works

1. Set the number of players and rename them if you like, then start the game.
2. For the active player, enter the total score for their three darts (0-180) and submit the turn.
3. The remaining score counts down automatically; a checkout suggestion appears once the player is within finishing range.
4. A turn that would take the score below zero, or leave exactly 1, is rejected as a bust and the score stays unchanged.
5. Reaching exactly zero prompts a double-out confirmation; unconfirmed finishes are scored as a bust.
6. Use "Undo Last Turn" to correct a mis-entered score, or "New Game" to reset everyone to 501.

Use cases

• Keep score for a pub or league 501 match without a chalkboard.
• Track multiple players' remaining scores during casual home play.
• Get a checkout suggestion when you are not sure how to finish a leg.
• Confirm whether a turn was a legal finish or a bust under double-out rules.
• Practice mental arithmetic for 501 scoring before playing without help.
• Settle disputes over whether a score left the thrower on a valid double.

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