Shanghai rules.
Shanghai is a fast, tense darts game: each round is played on just one number, and a magic combination can win you the game instantly, whatever the score.
The basics
You play numbered rounds, usually from 1 to 7. In round N, only hits on number N count: single = N points, double = 2 × N, treble = 3 × N. Anything else on the board scores nothing that round.
The "Shanghai" shot
Hit a single + a double + a treble of the round's number with your 3 darts in the same round = a Shanghai: an instant win, no matter the other players' scores. It's the holy grail of the game.
How to win
Without a Shanghai, you add up your points round after round. After the final round, the highest total score wins. Simple to understand, tough to master.
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Try your luck at Shanghai.
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