🎯 PowerDarts League

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything people ask before their first game — what it does, what it costs, and how to get set up.

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What is PowerDarts League?

A free web app that turns any phone and TV into a full darts scoreboard — live 501/301 scoring, knockout tournaments, saved player stats and a voice announcer. It runs your home, garage or pub darts league without a chalkboard.

Do I need to install an app?

No. It runs in any modern web browser on phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs. You can add it to your home screen for one-tap access, and a dedicated iOS app is planned.

Is it really free?

Yes — the free plan gives you the full scorer with up to six players at a time and a small ad banner. A paid Full Access plan removes ads, unlocks unlimited players with saved stats, and opens every setting.

How do I remove the ads?

Upgrade to Full Access. The ads disappear immediately, along with the player limit and the settings lock.

What games does it score?

The standard 501 and 301 games, with straight-out or double-out finishing, optional double-in, bust detection and live checkout hints — all handled automatically.

How does the two-screen setup work?

Point a TV at the wall to show the live scoreboard and drama, and use a phone or tablet to enter the scores. They stay in sync instantly over your Wi-Fi.

Can it run a tournament?

Yes — it builds automatic or hand-picked knockout brackets for 4 to 16 players, from best-of-1 up to best-of-7 legs, all the way to a champion.

What stats does it track?

Three-dart averages, 180s, high checkouts, best legs and match records — saved automatically for every player on the paid plan.

Can two different groups use it at once?

Yes. Every account is a completely separate, private league — your players, stats and settings are yours alone and nobody else can see them.

What is the voice announcer?

An optional automated commentator that calls your scores and checkouts aloud so you can keep throwing. You choose from five voices, and there is a separate mature-humour mode available on paid plans for over-18s (off by default).

Do I need special hardware or an electronic board?

No. PowerDarts League is a scorer — you play on any normal dartboard and tap in what you hit. Nothing to wire up.

What is a checkout?

The darts that take your remaining score down to exactly zero, finishing on a double. Our checkout chart lists the recommended finish for every score from 170 to 2.

Still stuck? Email eddie.power@icloud.com and we'll help you get set up.

Keep reading

Rules of 501 & 301 · Checkout chart · Board setup · Run a league night · Glossary