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Basic Gameplay

Players start with an initial score of either 101, 301, or 501. Each player takes turns to throw 3 darts per turn.

The player's goal is to reduce their score to exactly 0 (also called a Checkout), with the additional requirement in Pro Mode.

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Scoring

Below are the points on the special areas on the dart board:

Bullseye scores 50 and the outer ring scores 25. Landing in the double or treble ring counts as 2x or 3x scores of the respective segment.

Going Bust

If a player reduces their score to less than 0, they go Bust. That player's turn ends and their score is reverted to what it was at the start of that turn.

Easy Mode

In Easy Mode, a player must score to exactly 0. It's not necessary to throw all 3 darts, a player can win with the 1st or 2nd dart of their turn.

Pro Mode

In Pro Mode, a player must score to exactly 0 and their last dart must also land on a double ring.

Playoff

If a player does a Checkout successfully, the other player has an opportunity to also score a Checkout. If both players end with a Checkout, a Playoff will commence.

The winner of the Playoff is the player who can land their darts closest to the center of the board.

Can I play online?

Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.

Can I play with friends?

Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.

Is it free?

Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.

Is it fair?

Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.

Is it safe?

You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.

Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?

Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.

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