Why Darts is Popular?

Darts is an old game that has been around for a very long time now. In fact, the origins of dart were established more than 700 years ago. For most of its history, darts have been outshined by much younger games such as basketball, hockey, and baseball. Actually, to most people, darts used to be just a pub sport.

However, over the years, things have drastically changed, increasing the visibility of the game of darts among all ages and levels of society. Today, darts has become a sport that can welcome thousands of fans in huge-capacity arenas. And not just that, it also attracts hundreds of thousands of fans to watch darts games on TV.

 

So, why is Darts Game so Popular?

Before anything else, the game of darts is fun. Also, the game can be played by anyone of all ages. The game is easy to learn, set up, and the entry doesn't cost you much. What's more, darts are fun to watch with family, friends, or even people you've just met. All these are factors that contribute to the popularity of this game.

Today, darts are being played professionally in arenas. In the United States, the birthplace of darts, millions of people play the game every year. In fact, there is even a serious push to make darts an Olympic event. But what exactly about this humble pub game has become so appealing to the masses? Read on to find out.

 

Darts is Easy to Learn but Hard to Master

Bushnell's law says that all games are easy to learn but challenging to master. Although when he said this, he wasn't explicitly talking about darts, his logic cannot be denied. That's because the game of darts also adheres to this theory.

But one of the main reasons why the popularity of darts has been on the rise over the last years is because literally, anyone can play darts from the 7-year-old kid in junior classes to an 80-year-old granny. With darts, it doesn't matter if you have mobility issues, or you are morbidly obese. If you want to play darts, you can just play without much hassle.

However, the catch comes in once you've had your first game. At that moment, you will quickly realize that the sky's the limit. Therefore, to become a master, you will need a lot of hard work. In fact, to master the game, it may be a lifetime journey. To perfect a single throw, there are so many variables that you need to consider.

For instance, you will need to fine-tune your hand-eye coordination to the millimetre. What's more, you need to perfect your stance, the grip and also achieve flawless throwing technique. On top of that, there is a vast world of terminology and history that you need to familiarize yourself with.

Besides that, you will spend countless hours learning the various components of a dart. Also, you will take many more hours trying to figure out which combination of features will work best for you. Generally, the point we are trying to pass across is that no matter how long you've been playing darts, there is always room to mature as a player. Not so many games can offer a player that but luckily with darts, there's room for growth.

 

Darts Living Legends

With the modern era of darts, professional darts have now become mainstream. Today we even have organized league plays that are now televised across the world. And the darts betting has rapidly grown into a multi-million industry. That has helped to expand the game's public profile.

The one thing that helps to increase the visibility of a sport is the prominent personalities. Luckily, darts is currently brimming with all the big names. Over the last decades, darts has been characterized by larger than life figures who have been dominating the game, providing the fans with countless precious moments.

Men like the legendary Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis, Raymond Van Barneveld, John Lowe, Jocky Wilson and Eric Bristow have pushed darts to the global stage. All thanks to their blistering performances that have created some of the greatest moments in the history of sports.

Betting on Darts

Betting on darts is yet another reason why darts have been attracting more attention over the last decade. Not only has betting on darts increased in popularity but also has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries in the market. Today, there are multiple betting markets that you can use to bet across numerous tournaments. Therefore, darts has also become a top choice for most gamblers in the world today.

 

Darts is Good for Your Stress Levels

If you are always struggling with high-stress levels, then darts can be perfect for you. Besides the game being fun, it can be a rewarding way of fighting off drudgery in your daily routines. What's more, darts is the ideal activity to develop those close-knit friendships with people outside your usual environment.

Also, darts present the perfect opportunity for people to experience healthy and friendly rivalries. Each person can demonstrate their skills and engage in healthy competitions in a safe environment, free of prejudice and judgement. And with the systematic nature of the game, you can experience not only meditative but also some contemplative moments.

So, whether you are playing with friends at a pub, in a league circuit, or at home with your family and kids, you will get a few hours of a positive and easy-going experience. At the same time, you will get to share laugher, inside jokes and drinks with your playmates.

 

In Summary

As much as dart may not be as prevalent as tennis or football, it has gained massive popularity over the last decade. In fact, dart has been played on a professional level and full-time pros from all over the world have been competing for the vast earnings. Also, the dart is one of the few games that can be played by just about anyone and is exciting to watch.