2007-11-23 04:39:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anita Bong 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
The dartboard numbering system that is most commonly used today is only one of several numbering schemes used on boards in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in England.
Nobody seems to know the exact decision criteria for the numbers but it is likely that the system we use is the result of some trial and error, with the intent of mixing high and low numbers and also keeping consecutive numbers well spaced. This allows for a good range of skill whether playing games that require high scoring , low scoring or consecutive (round-the-clock) scoring.
2007-11-23 07:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by lbgpaul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The numbering of a standard dartboard is designed in such a way as to cut down the incidence of ‘lucky shots’ and reduce the element of chance. The numbers are placed in such a way as to encourage accuracy. That’s it. Pure and simple. The placing of small numbers either side of large numbers e.g. 1 and 5 either side of 20, 3 and 2 either side of 17, 4 and 1 either side of 18, punishes inaccuracy. Thus, if you shoot for the 20 segment, the penalty for lack of accuracy or concentration is to land in either a 1 or a 5.
it also boasts "No Skill Required". Drunks had no chance, as a test of sobriety
The left-hand side of the dartboard is recommended as there are proportionately more high numbers grouped there, i.e. 16, 8, 11, 14, 9 and 12. No huge scores can be guaranteed with this tactic, but at least you’ll never hit 5’s or 1’s. (At least that’s the theory!) This side of the dartboard is known as the ‘married man’s side’ because married men always play safe!
2007-11-23 05:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by thezinger79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thr British thought up the game in a pub one night - naturally they had been imbibing - and took the expedient method of throwing 20 darts at a circle on the wall, and numbered each wedge in order as the darts landed. Just to make it challenging, they decided as an afterthought to draw two little circles in the middle of the bigger circle, and gave extra points if you hit one of them.
Only thing I can think of...
Cheerio!!!
2007-11-23 04:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by THE_Sparkchaser ATL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BRIAN GAMLIN, BURY, LANCS , IN 1896 AT AGE 44 DEVELOPED THE BOARD FOR COUNTY FAIRS.
THE BOARD IS DESIGNED SO AS TO CUT THE INCIDENT OF A LUCKY SHOT AND REDUCE THE ELEMENT OF CHANCE ALSO.
SMALL NUMBERS ARE ON EITHER SIDE OF LARGE NUMBERS
1-5 (20)
3-2 (17)
4-1 (18)
THERE ARE 21,645,100,408,822,000 POSSIBLE ARRAIGNMENTS OF THESE 20 NUMBERS.
THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BOARD HAS HIGHER NUMBER AND IS REFERRED TO AS THE MARRIED MANS SIDE OF THE BOARD BECAUSE MARRIED MEN ALWAYS PLAY IT SAFE.
2007-11-23 05:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's based on the probability of landing a dart in each respective space. (i.e., low probability, high score, and vice versa)
2007-11-23 04:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by stringer_G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.oddeci.com/?p=154
2007-11-23 04:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they did even odd evn odd even odd
2007-11-23 04:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋