How to Play
Just like the actual dart game, the goal of 501 in Lawn Darts is to get your score down from 501 to zero as quick as possible. Every player starts with a score of 501; from that point every number or bullseye hit will subtract from that player's current score. There are a total of eight rounds; players get three lawn dart tosses per round.

Scoring
All numbers are eligible for points when playing 501. If a player throws three darts and hits all single numbers, the sum of all three would be subtracted from their current score. A player can also hit "doubles" and "triples" to increase the amount of points hit. Players will receive double the points for a given number by hitting the outer ring of the dartboard, and triple the points for a number by hitting the inner ring. This is very valuable in scoring and counting down to zero in as few throws possible.

"Doubling Out"
For a player to win the game he must "double out." This means that his last throw must hit the outer ring (doubles) section of the dartboard or a double bullseye. For example, if a player has 10 points left to hit zero, he must hit a double-five to win.

Double Out Hints: Look for the "Double Out Hints" in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. These hints will give advice on reaching zero in the fewest possible shots.

Player
Up to 16-players can play 501, and all players can choose between a male or female character. Each player is given a distinct shirt color with his or her player number and initials on the back. Initials are entered after each player scores their first point.

Game Modes
Practice your toss in a single player game or take down your friends for Target Toss bragging rights! One to four players can play at once. There are also 4-player, 8-player, and 16-player tournaments. In these tournaments, players faceoff against one another in single-elimination match play; winners of each game move on until a champion is crowned!

Scoreboard
The scoreboard displays the current score, round, and remaining darts per player. When a player is up, their remaining darts will light up to represent how many tosses that player has left. Below the score, players can see how many total tosses they have made for that game. The lower the better, so hit those triples!

Wind
The wind indicator shows the strength and direction of the wind. As the innings progress the wind gets stronger! Players can battle the wind by spinning the trackball forward left or forward right while throwing a dart, or by adjusting their aim using the trackball prior to their toss.

Shot Angle
The shot angle indicates what angle a lawn dart will fly at. High shots fly further and higher, but they are also impacted more by the wind. A lower angled shot will not travel as far, but will stay low and fly through stronger winds.

Environments
There are three different virtual environments in which games randomly take place: the backwoods at beautiful Camp Blackfoot, the bright and busy Morgan County Fair, and the sandy, sunny Hanamalu Bay.