How to Avoid 162 in Darts

162 is a bogey number. Two treble 20s leave 42 — but D21 doesn't exist. Every three-dart combination to 162 is unreachable.

Bogey number — cannot be finished in three darts

A bogey number is any score under 170 that cannot be taken out in three darts. 162 is one of seven such numbers. Here is why:

T20 (60) + T20 (60) = 120, leaving 42. 42 requires D21 — which doesn't exist on a standard board.
T20 (60) + T19 (57) = 117, leaving 45. 45 is not a double.
T19 (57) + T19 (57) = 114, leaving 48. D24 doesn't exist.

Instead of leaving 162, you should have left 161 on your previous visit. Here is the route:

161 checkout

T20 + T17 + bullseye

Aim to leave 161 or 160. That means on your previous visit, adjust your target selection to avoid the 42, 45, or 48 dead ends. Dartsva's performance tracking helps you spot when you're consistently leaving bogey numbers so you can fix your approach.

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There are seven bogey numbers in darts. Learn how to handle each one:

169 168 166 165 163 162 159

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