Playing darts offers a fun and engaging way to improve mathematical skills, particularly mental arithmetic, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. The game naturally incorporates calculations like subtraction (from a starting score like 501) and multiplication (for double or triple scores), reinforcing these concepts in a practical context. Understanding dart scoring systems (singles, doubles, triples) also strengthens number sense and the application of mathematical principles.
To support this, we’ve put together a collection of free, fun resources designed to help kids (and grown-ups too) boost their maths skills through the game of darts. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, these activities are for everyone to enjoy!
Get ready to go around the clock! Start at number 1 and work your way around the dartboard, calculating the double and treble of each number as you go. It’s a fun way to practise your times tables and learn your dartboard too!
Want to take it to the next level?
Grab a stopwatch and time yourself! Can you beat your best time? Challenge your friends or family to see who’s the fastest maths dart master!
Players throw three darts at the board and record where each one lands. They then calculate the individual scores based on whether the dart hit a single, double or treble segment, and work out the total score.
This exercise encourages quick thinking, number recognition and multiplication skills, all in a practical and enjoyable way. Perfect for the classroom, home or youth clubs, it's a brilliant way to combine sport and learning!
Perfect for the classroom, home or youth clubs, it's a brilliant way to combine sport and learning!
The Dartboard Segment Challenge is a visual and engaging activity that helps players develop a strong understanding of dartboard scoring. Each page displays a dartboard with a different segment highlighted – this could be a double or treble.
The challenge is to correctly identify the type of segment and calculate the score for that section. It’s a great way to build number recognition, mental maths and focus.
Hit the Target is a fun and flexible darts-based activity where a teacher, parent or group leader sets a target score that can be achieved using up to three darts. The challenge for learners is to find all the different combinations of single, double and treble numbers that add up to the chosen score.
This activity encourages mental arithmetic, logical thinking and a deeper understanding of dartboard scoring. It’s a brilliant exercise for working individually or in teams, sparking friendly competition and discussion.
Learners can test their answers using the interactive dartboard tool to visually check their solutions and improve their accuracy. Great for classrooms, clubs or home learning sessions!
These Basic Maths Practice Sheets are perfect for reinforcing core arithmetic skills. Covering simple addition and multiplication, the sheets include:
Ideal for daily warm-ups, homework, independent practice or quick-fire quizzes, these sheets help build fluency, confidence and accuracy with key number facts. Suitable for learners of all ages who need to strengthen their arithmetic foundation.
This interactive tool is designed to help children improve their mental arithmetic skills through quick-fire maths challenges. With a focus on double and treble addition and multiplication, users can customise the types of questions they want to practise.
Whether you're a parent, teacher or learner, the Maths Sum Generator offers:
Perfect for warm-ups, maths lessons or at-home revision, this tool turns simple sums into a game-like experience that builds confidence and accuracy.
Random Sum Generator
Put your maths and dartboard skills to the ultimate test!
Segment Search is a fun and fast-paced game where you must identify the correct dartboard segment that adds up to the number shown on screen. Use your mental maths to hit the right single, double or treble — as quickly as possible!
Ready to play? Hit the start button and let the countdown begin!
Play Segment Search