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The game of darts has been around since medieval England.   Back in the day, one way that arches were taught to be more accurate with their arrows was to break them in half and throw them at barrels  that had been turned on their sides.   These same archers, needing a break from their training would eventually do what all good Englishmen to and head to the local pub for a cold one.   They would bring their broken arrows (no, not nukes) and play a game or two at the pub and thus the game of darts was born.
Since then, darts has become a very popular game and you will be hard pressed to not find a dartboard at any respectable bar or pub.   So it only seems fitting that if you are going to have a bar or game room in your home, that a dartboard be a part of it.
Now, there are different dartboards to choose from.   Standard darts played on a cork or bristle board, soft tip darts and electronic darts.   Electronic darts are played with soft tip darts but have a build in computer that keeps score and offers many more gaming options then a standard dartboard.
If you do decide to add a dartboard to your game room, bar or basement, you will surely want to get a dartboard cabinet to go with it.   Keep in mind though that not all dartboard cabinets are the same.   When looking to purchase a cabinet, there are a few things to consider.
* What kind of dartboard will I be getting?
All cork and bristle dartboards are the same diameter and so any cabinet designed for darts will work.   All electronic dartboards are not the same.    There are many different makes and models and each has a different measurement.   Choose your electronic dartboard first before looking at cabinets.   Knowing the dimensions of your electronic dartboard will be most helpful when picking out your dartboard cabinet.
* Will I be matching an furniture or decor?
Dartboard cabinets are made from many different kinds of wood and come in different colors and finishes.    This makes it easy to match your furniture or home decor.
* Do I have room for it on my wall?
If you have limited wall space or just prefer not to add any more holes in your wall, a stand alone dartboard cabinet may be just what the doctor order.   A stand alone cabinet also offers the versatility of letting you more it around or even putting it away when not in use.
* Does my game room or bar have a sports theme?
If your basement or bar has a sports team, there is probably a dartboard cabinet with your favorite teams name or logo.   If you are a fan of beer, there are even cabinets displaying your favorite brew.
* What else do I want my dartboard cabinet to do?
Not only do dartboard cabinets conceal the dartboard, they also have the added benefit of providing a space to store extra darts, flights, tips and shafts.   Some even come equipped with a build in scoreboard and a place to keep the chalk or dry erase marker.   If storage isn’t a consideration, there are cabinets that do nothing but house the dartboard.
As you can see, there are many consideration when choosing a dartboard cabinet so do your homework and enjoy many years of darting pleasure.   (I’m sure darting isn’t a word but it fits)
Enjoy
Dennis

Dartboards are typically made of sisal fiber and a slim metal wire lines every section. The numbers showing the scoring sections in the board is usually made of wire. The dartboard is divided into twenty sections, each with a scoring of one to twenty points, by wires that extend from the small inner circle to the outer circular wire.
1. Hanging Procedure:
A dartboard should be hung in such a manner that the distance, using the center of the bullseye as a point of reference, is five feet and eight inches parallel to the hockey line. Hang the dartboard on a backing, such as a backboard or any type, such as plywood, to prevent occasional wild darts from ruining your wall. Ideally, the backing is twice the size of the board and you could cover it with either felt paper or cloth so that it looks neat. Make sure too, that the backing is secured firmly to the wall and should not sway or vibrate, when hit by darts. The hockey, or the line measurement has to be 7 feet 9. 25 inches from the board's face horizontally to the floor. To obtain a precise measurement, start from the line from the bullseye going down to the floor, measuring 9 feet 7 3/8 inches.
2. Lighting
Install some lighting. Shadows can be created due to poor lighting. Put up a bright light, making sure that it is concentrated and aimed to the board. Place a cover to keep off incoming darts as well as to hold back the light, away from the thrower's eyes. Your lighting should be set up in a way that it radiates to the entire area of the board, not causing any shadow and not interrupting your throw. The location of the scoreboard should be on either side of the board and not to interfere with the next player's shot when one is scoring. The scoreboard's size will be up to you. If you plan on having a lot of people over, a wide scoreboard may be the best choice so you can write challenges aside from the score. There are many kinds of scoreboard available, so choose the one that you are comfortable with. While others prefer the classic blackboard and chalk, you may not, as it does create chalk dust that gets on to your hands and fingers, and you might also be allergic to chalk particles. If you are, there are many alternatives.
3. Scoring:
Traditionally, sections of the dartboard is numbered and colored black and yellow. By hitting one of the large numbered sections, you score according to the value of that section. By hitting the thin outer portion of the board which are red and green, you score a double point, whatever the value of that certain section. Likewise, when you hit the thin inner portion of these sections, halfway between the central circle, colored red or green and the outer wire, your score is triple the points of whatever value that is imbedded in that section. Hitting the bullseye or the inner red area scores fifty points and hitting the green outer ring scores twenty five points. There is no score when you hit outside the outer wire. Any dart that is thrown on the board but does not remain on the board, such as a bouncing dart or a dart that fell after it has been thrown, scores nothing. Some rules, however, allow scoring if a dart hits an obvious scoring section and then drops and is caught before it reaches the ground or floor.
4. Dartboard Types:
Traditional bristled dartboard
Bristles has the function of holding on to the darts so that it cud not fall easily to the surface and puncture it. It naturally heals itself if cleaned and dust is removed.
Magnetic dartboard
A dart with no needle, it uses high energy magnets in making the darts stick to the board. This board is made from rubberized iron to attract magnet. This is a great practice game for kids. Very safe and attractive, as cartoon characters are displayed on the face of the board.

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