Types of Darts Games

Diu Diu Diu!

Dun get me wrong, this is not a post about cursing in Cantonese. That is to replicate the sound of a dart hitting the 'triple' portion on a DartsLive machine. It's a very satisfying hit, and something that I wish I do more often.

dartboard, not actual size

So the above is how a dartboard looks like, and let me explain it a bit more. The points are based on the numbers you see on the outer most. 

To score, you'll have to throw the darts within the circle at the beige or black areas. Then the outer most ring of green and red that you see just below the numbers, those are worth double. The inner ring of green and red, those are worth triple, cos so damn tiny. The electronic board goes 'Diu Diu Diu!' when you hit. Finally, the bullseye right in the middle. Green portion is worth 25 points, Red is worth 50 points! For the electronic version, the whole area is worth 50 points regardless of the green or red portion.

1) Count-Up

most brainless rules

This is the easiest game to pick up, just get the highest possible score! You see, after 8 rounds people can get 1091, easy-peasy! In fact, I'll proudly tell you my highest score after 8 rounds is... 651.

Not that easy la, to get over 1000 points, you'll need to hit many triple 20s. Even pro players miss once a while. Frustrating but challenging. For me is just frustrating though. Sigh....

2) 01 - 301/501/701

think of this as opposite to count-up

This is what everybody plays, cos it seems easy at first glance. If you use the point scoring guide at the start of this post, you simply need to score as high as possible to reduce your total points to zero. Until you get to the lower scores, and then you need to score exactly ZERO to win. Exact. No chance given if you overshot.

The pros even more showy, they are not allowed to hit the actual number to end the game. E.g. If they are left with 10, they cannot hit 10, must hit double 5. Wtf right. Hit 10 considered overshot, go again after your opponent. As good as losing. Really. I dun friend many people because of this rule liao.

3) Cricket - nothing to do with aiming at an insect

This is one high-level game. Must think of strategy, must be accurate, must be brutal. You see, you're only allowed to hit numbers from 15 to 20. And you need 3 hits to 'open' the number. 4th hit onwards will be to start earning points. The number is 'closed' once your opponent also has 3 hits on that number. Complicated much?

This game is all about attack and defence. And if you can't hit the triple segments on board, dun challenge and opponent who can! Confirm guarantee chop you'll lose with an embarrassing scoreline...

And then you'll try to bully many other lower level players to feel better of yourself, while ordering more drinks to soothe your frayed nerves. And then losing to said players cos you drank too many pints of Guinness cos it is St Patrick's Day, and then you start punching and kicking the machine, and then get kicked out of the darts pub. Pui. Wait, what was I saying again? Oh ya, Cricket.

This is a really good game to train your accuracy, I highly recommend despite being kicked out of the pub losing the game to lower level players.

So all in all, these are the basic games that the current soft-tip darters are playing. If you need darts, do go to Carousell and look at BargainDartSeller's listings, value for money!


Signing off,
KJ

Fun fact: Darts is all fun and games until you lose, then it's war.

Q: What's long and hard, and has cum in it?

A: Cucumber.


Happy TGIF folks! There is absolutely no link from the title to the content today. I just found that joke hilarious. Moving on.

This will be one narcissistic post, cos it's about what I came across, as well as how I enjoy memes. Light hearted ones though, the gloomy, dark humour types can find their groove elsewhere.

But first off, we talk about places. And I occasionally go to this place with the address of 566 Woodlands Road. It's a very interesting decor for a cafe. Although dun be fooled by the name, it's more a zhi char type restaurant, reasonably priced, and with cheap beer on tap. It also comes attached to a pub beside where there is outdoor seating, a satay and otah stall, as well as a pool table and darts within the indoor area.

love the decor

I dun recommend showing off your pool skills though, the crowd here are so used to the table, that it seems they get more accurate the more they drink. No logic. I have yet to win a single game in all the times I was there, and I would like to think I'm a half decent pub player. I suck at darts, so no I'm not joining you for those.

I was there to have a farewell dinner for a friend who will be overseas for 2 years, serving the nation. Take care and be safe, BFF.

Another thing that tickled my fancy was when I went for a client appointment at Fusionopolis. This was what had me in stitches when I went to pee. I apologise for splashing everywhere except into the urinal, it was your fault for making it funny.

Chambers of Relief, get it?

It's in one of the government bodies office, and was done by the client who I had the pleasure of meeting up with. Great job, dude! Now, could we please get that contract signed so we can commence our project? I already praised you leh.

And on to memes, cos I didn't actually go out much, or take many pics of drinks since I didn't. Yes, and even though today is a Friday, I am not heading to a pub or bar after work. 

Fridays are usually dress down days, so this one meme seems pretty apt for the casual Friday attire.

For all those in the CBD area who wear skimpy shorts to work, or flip flops, or trendy attire, do make sure you are still appropriately dressed to look respectable. If you are going out to party, bring clothes to change, or better yet, go home to change after work.

Of course if you are a sexy (lady), likes to chill after work while dressed skimpily and is single and available, my FaceBook is Lee Kenn Ji, pm me there. Clicking on my name leads you to my FB account. If however you are attached, you'll have to show me evidence of your very sickly partner who has no friends. Not really a fan of getting beaten up by guys stronger than me. Especially not those with beast like strength.

I also have friends who kindly shared memes with me, and the next set is what we described as the Disney collection.

Since Beauty and the Beast is hot topic right now

And also Bestiality and gay depictions. But hey, neither of those topics float my boat, next! I do like the way NewNation.sg has their say in the topic though. Check them out here. (Did anyone notice the link from beast like strength to Beauty and the Beast? Wink wink.)

On the topic of Disney princesses, you have to love the rags to riches story of Cinderella.

By now you probably know that the Disney version is the sweet and lovely one. Here are some facts about the original, 9 Facts about Cinderella. *spoiler alert* The stepsisters cut their toes off. WTF. The Brothers Grimm really do live up to their name.

Speaking of names...

I can't watch Toy Story and look at 'Woody' the same way ever again...

How smooth is my transition so far! Pretty sure Tom Hanks knew what the name means, probably just likes being remembered for being an erect penis. 

Oh, I guess there is a reference to the title after all. Good thing it's not too vulgar like some characters.

nothing compared to R2-D2 anyway

This is old but gold. Imagine watching Star Wars and adding in your vulgarities to the dialogue. Damn that's the type of jokes my bro and I did when watching foreign movies in their original language. Made the shows so much more enjoyable, fun times as a kid.

Sorry for the long post. Let me end with a genius sales meme for you.

I want one!

To conclude, I think my type of humour is just seeing the funny side in stuff. The world is a dreary place as it is, lighten up and your days go by a lot better.

Signing off,
KJ

Fun fact: To understand perspective; the sinking of the Titanic was a miracle to the live seafood in the ship's kitchen.