Shanghai

Score big by hitting a single, double, and triple of the same number in one round.

How to play: Each round targets a specific number (1 through 7 or more). Score by hitting that round's number — singles, doubles, and trebles all count. A "Shanghai" — hitting a single, double, and triple of the same number in one round — wins the game instantly. If no Shanghai occurs, the player with the highest total score at the end wins.

Segments: singles, doubles, and trebles

Each number on a dartboard is split into a few scoring zones: the wide single area, a thin outer ring worth double that number (a double), and a thin inner ring worth triple that number (a treble). Landing all three on the same number in one round is what makes a "Shanghai."

Setting	Options	Notes
Mode	1-20 / 1-7	Whether the round targets cycle through numbers 1–20 or just 1–7.

Shanghai match start against a local guest, both players at 0 — Match start against a local guest — the first round's target segment is highlighted in yellow.

Shanghai match in progress against a local guest, each player's card showing their running total — Mid-match against a local guest — each player's card tracks their running total.

Hitting a single, double, and triple of the same number in the same round — a "Shanghai" — ends the game instantly, regardless of what round it is:

Game Shot banner after hitting a Shanghai — triple 2, single 2, and double 2 in the same round — A Shanghai: T2, S2, and D2 in the same round triggers an instant "Game Shot."

Trivia: Why is it called a "Shanghai"?

The term originates from 19th-century nautical slang meaning to be tricked, forced, or hijacked. In traditional darts play, hitting a single, double, and treble on the same number triggers an instant, automatic win regardless of the score. By executing this sudden three-dart combination, a player effectively "shanghais" their opponents right out of the match.