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AI DARTS blog: how to play darts, guides to Taipei's East District, and news from a 24-hour darts bar.
Local guide October 15, 2026
Birthday party at a darts bar in Taipei: games, food and how to plan it
Skip the usual dinner. Throw darts, even if half the group never has.
Learn the game October 15, 2026
Left-handed darts: mirror everything, then fine-tune stance, position, grip and gear
Lefties are not at a disadvantage. Just mirror the whole throw.
Player spotlight October 15, 2026
Grand Slam of Darts 2026: the new 48-player format, Littler's bid for three, and when to watch in Taiwan
The Grand Slam goes to 48 players. Can Littler make it three?
Player spotlight October 13, 2026
Who is Bobby George? The King of Bling who never won a world title but turned darts into a show
He lost both his world finals, yet nobody ever forgot the King of Bling.
Player spotlight October 13, 2026
Josh Rock in Belfast: 5-1 down, a nine-darter in front of his home crowd
5-1 down at home in Belfast, Josh Rock hit nine darts anyway.
Player spotlight October 13, 2026
Adrian Lewis: the Las Vegas jackpot he never collected, and the career that followed
He won a Vegas jackpot he could not collect, and kept the name.
Learn the game October 11, 2026
How to choose a dartboard for home: electronic vs bristle, budget and height
Electronic or bristle, what to spend, and how high to hang it.
Local guide October 11, 2026
Best sports bars in Taipei: 7 places to watch the Premier League, F1 and UFC in 2026
Charlie's has closed. Here's where to watch the game in Taipei now.
Local guide October 11, 2026
24-hour food in Taipei: where to eat late at night in 2026
Hungry at 2 am in Taipei? These places are actually open.
Learn the game October 11, 2026
Gifts for darts players: what to buy, from Secret Santa to the big present
Cases, player editions, boards: darts gifts sorted by budget.
Local guide October 11, 2026
Taipei layover guide: last Airport MRT, getting into Taipei at night, and what to do
Last trains, late-night transport and what to do on a Taipei layover.
Learn the game October 11, 2026
Phoenix vs DARTSLIVE: player cards, rating conversion and which one Taiwan plays
Why Taiwan plays Phoenix, and how it compares with DARTSLIVE.
Local guide October 5, 2026
AI DARTS hours, directions and parking: how to get to our Taipei darts bar
Open 24/7, 7 minutes from the MRT, plus parking and hot dog hours in one place.
Local guide October 4, 2026
Halloween in Taipei: where to go if clubs aren't your thing
Halloween without the club queues: costumes at dusk, darts in the East District later.
Learn the game October 4, 2026
Why darts is 501: where it came from, and the maths behind the 9-dart minimum
Where does the 1 in 501 come from, and why does it take at least 9 darts?
Store news October 4, 2026
12 new AI DARTS member badges that unlock automatically when you check in
12 new member badges: just show up and check in, and they unlock.
Learn the game October 4, 2026
The best AI DARTS achievements: which badges and cards to get first
No darts skill needed: the order that gets you 120 points on visit one.
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
2027 PDC World Darts Championship: can Littler make it three, and when to watch in Taiwan
Littler goes for three in a row. Dates, format and Taiwan start times for the 2027 Worlds.
Store news October 4, 2026
AI DARTS now has a LINE community: a chat group for finding people to play darts with
Our LINE community is open: no perks, just chat. Find players and plan nights out.
Local guide October 4, 2026
Language exchange in Taipei: somewhere easier to talk than a café
Found a language partner? Doing something together beats sitting across a café table.
Local guide October 4, 2026
New Year's Eve and Christmas in Taipei: where to go without the crush
Skip the post-fireworks MRT crush: walk 20 minutes to the East District and sit down.
Learn the game October 4, 2026
Soft tip vs steel tip darts: why Taiwan and Britain play differently
Britain throws steel, Taiwan throws soft tip. The difference in one table.
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
Darts and beer: a love-hate history from when pros really drank on stage
1980s darts players really drank on stage. So why was it banned?
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
Darts walk-on songs: why darts feels like a concert, plus 14 players' entrance music
Mr. Brightside kicks in and all of Ally Pally sings. The story of darts walk-ons.
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
Darts player nicknames explained: The Power, Snakebite, The Nuke and 16 origin stories
A CD case, newborn calves, a rhyme: darts nicknames are more random than you think.
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
Who is Luke Humphries? Cool Hand Luke, from anxiety to world champion
He nearly quit over anxiety, then became world champion: the Luke Humphries story.
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
The story behind Peter Wright's mohawk: how his wife Jo creates Snakebite
Snakebite's colourful mohawk is the work of his hairdresser wife, Jo.
Player spotlight October 4, 2026
Who is Beau Greaves? Is she women's darts' next Fallon Sherrock?
The first woman to win a PDC ranking title. Is she the next Fallon?
Local guide September 24, 2026
Mid-Autumn Festival in Taipei: Skip the BBQ, Come Play Darts Instead
Dartboards open 24/7 through Mid-Autumn Festival. Darts and beer in the East District.
Store news September 24, 2026
Hotdogray Hot Dog Menu in Taipei: Prices, Toppings and How to Order a Combo
Seven hot dogs, toppings and combo add-ons. Read this before your first order.
Learn the game September 24, 2026
AI DARTS Achievement Guide: How to Earn the Cards and Badges
Badges for what you do, cards for what you throw. Every achievement explained.
Player spotlight September 24, 2026
Who Is Masumi Chino? PERFECT's First Triple Crown Winner and Super One Champion
Masumi Chino won PERFECT's first triple crown in 2014, then Super One in 2015.
Local guide September 24, 2026
Things to Do in Taipei at Night: Night Markets, Views and a 24-Hour Darts Bar
Night markets, city views and a 24-hour darts bar: a first-timer's list for Taipei after dark.
Local guide September 24, 2026
A Bar in Taipei to Just Have a Drink: No Minimum, Bring Your Own
No minimum spend, open 24 hours, bring your own drinks. A bar in Taipei's East District.
Local guide September 24, 2026
How to make friends in Taiwan as an expat: where to start in Taipei
New to Taiwan and short on friends? Start with places you can keep going back to.
Local guide September 24, 2026
A Cheap Night Out in Taipei for Teachers and Exchange Students
No minimum spend, NT$100 beers, open 24 hours: a cheap night out after class.
Local guide September 24, 2026
Taipei Nightlife Without Clubs: One Low-Key Night in a One-Week Trip
One quiet evening in Taipei, no clubs needed. Eat, walk, then sit down somewhere.
Local guide September 24, 2026
Our Secret Hangout Spot: Darts, Beer and Friends All Night
24/7 dartboards, no minimum spend. Darts and beer with friends, all night.
Player spotlight September 22, 2026
Who is Fallon Sherrock: the first woman to win at the PDC World Championship
Fallon Sherrock: the first woman to win at the PDC World Championship.
Player spotlight September 22, 2026
Who is Rob Cross? The electrician who became a world darts champion
The electrician who beat a legend to win the world title on his tournament debut.
Player spotlight September 22, 2026
Jocky Wilson vs Eric Bristow: the 1989 World Darts Championship final, won on wine gums and nerve
Quitting smoking with wine gums, Wilson held off Bristow's comeback to win 6-4.
Player spotlight September 22, 2026
Yuki Yamada's cancer story: surgery on April 10, back on tour 26 days later
A gifted health checkup caught early stomach cancer. Yuki Yamada was back on tour 26 days after surgery.
Store news September 21, 2026
Taiwan's most gamified darts bar: how to earn and spend points
Earn points, spend them on throw credit, and join Thursday Darts Night.
Store news September 21, 2026
The darts bar class system: seven classes and how to choose
Seven classes with playstyles and backstories. Pick one, and switch any time.
Store news September 21, 2026
The darts bar story world: the AI DARTS Rabbit Hole
Two worlds, a silent rabbit and five clans: the story behind the AI DARTS Rabbit Hole.
Store news September 21, 2026
Darts Night in Taipei: Thursday buy 3 get 1, and stored drinks
Thursday Darts Night is buy 3 get 1. The math, and how stored drinks work.
Store news September 21, 2026
Taipei venue hire: a darts bar for shoots and groups
Venue hire at a darts bar for shoots and groups, and how to ask on LINE.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Who Is Haruki Muramatsu? The Japanese Star Who Beat Phil Taylor at SUPER DARTS 2018
Haruki Muramatsu beat Phil Taylor in the final to win SUPER DARTS 2018.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Who is Motomu Sakai? The Tokyo soft-tip star who broke into the PDC
Motomu Sakai: soft-tip star who broke through to the PDC world stage.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Who Is Nobuhiro Yamamoto? The Osaka Veteran Who Reached the PDC Worlds
Nobuhiro Yamamoto, nicknamed The Craftsman, is a PDC Japan Championship winner from Osaka.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Who Is Mikuru Suzuki? Asia's First Back-to-Back BDO World Champion
Mikuru Suzuki, Asia's first back-to-back BDO World Champion.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Who is Yukie Sakaguchi? The Tokyo darts player known for her black necktie
Yukie Sakaguchi, the Japanese women's darts player known for her black necktie.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Who Is Mayumi Ouchi? Japan's 7-Time Japan Open Women's Champion
Mayumi Ouchi: Japan's 7-time Japan Open women's darts champion.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries: the "Battle of the Lukes" in darts
Two Lukes, one fierce rivalry. Their head-to-head record and rivalry quotes.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Gerwyn Price vs Gary Anderson: From Darts Rivals to Mutual Respect
From an on-stage clash to mutual respect: darts rivals Price and Anderson, head to head.
Player spotlight September 19, 2026
Michael van Gerwen vs Michael Smith: Full Head-to-Head Record and the World Final Turnaround
MVG's long head-to-head lead over Smith, overturned in one World final.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Who is Michael van Gerwen (MVG)? The story of three-time world champion Mighty Mike
MVG: three-time PDC world champion, known to fans as Mighty Mike.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Phil Taylor: The Power, 16-time world champion and darts' greatest
Phil Taylor: 16 world titles, 87 majors, 11 TV nine-darters.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Who is Luke Littler? The 17-year-old who became darts' youngest-ever world champion
Youngest world champion ever at 17, Luke Littler, nicknamed The Nuke.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Gary Anderson vs Phil Taylor: 2015 World Darts Championship final, a Scot dethrones the 16-time champion
A 16-time champion dethroned: a Scot wins his first world title 7–6.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Gerwyn Price vs Gary Anderson: 2021 World Darts Championship final, Wales' first world title
A record 136.64 set average: Wales claims its first world title.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Just how hard is a nine-dart finish: how darts' greatest-ever leg came together
How rare is a nine-dart finish? Two iconic moments, 2011 to 2023.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
17 and champion: how Luke Littler fought his way to the 2025 World Championship title
Champion at 17: Luke Littler's 2025 road to the world title.
Player spotlight September 18, 2026
Darts' greatest-ever comeback: the 2007 World Championship final that went 3-0 to 7-6
3-0 to 7-6: the 2007 final still called the greatest ever played.
Player spotlight September 17, 2026
Shaky hands playing darts? A pro survey says that's completely normal
Shaky hands playing darts? 250 pros surveyed, 68% got mentally stronger.
Player spotlight September 17, 2026
What do pros do when they're off? Pre-game rituals and slump fixes, revealed
250 pros surveyed: how they handle a slump, and their pre-game rituals.
Local guide September 17, 2026
A darts bar works for watch parties too: watch the game and throw darts with friends
Darts bar watch party: watch and throw darts, message LINE first to check.
Learn the game September 17, 2026
5 darts fun facts even long-time regulars probably don't know
The dartboard layout isn't random? 5 real darts fun facts in one place.
Learn the game September 17, 2026
Hurting your hand playing darts late at night? Finger and wrist care after throwing
Darts hand pain? Try these finger and wrist stretches first.
Local guide September 17, 2026
First time at a darts bar: from walking in to your first throw
From walking in to your first throw, a full guide for your first darts bar visit.
Local guide September 12, 2026
What to eat while playing darts without messy hands: Walking Tacos at AI DARTS
Dart in one hand, spoon in the other: the mid-game snack at AI DARTS.
Local guide September 12, 2026
A darts bar with food in Taipei: eat and play with your group in one place
Eat and play in the same place, no rushing between venues.
Learn the game September 12, 2026
PPD and MPR: how to calculate them and how pros actually train
PPD/MPR formulas, real drills, and how pros actually practice.
Learn the game September 12, 2026
How darts pros adjust: what they actually do about slumps and gear changes
How pros adjust mentally and change gear — real, sourced cases.
Learn the game September 12, 2026
Darts gear setup: barrel, shaft, and flight don't have one right answer
Barrel, shaft, flight: no standard setup, only what fits you.
Learn the game September 12, 2026
Japan's DARTSLIVE regional collectible darts: all 47 prefectures, fully collected
Japan's DARTSLIVE regional dart-collecting culture, not in Taiwan yet.
Player spotlight September 12, 2026
Darts tattoo culture's generational shift: real cases of going from covered to visible
Real cases of Japan's darts tattoo culture shift.
Learn the game September 12, 2026
Darts bar etiquette: what not to do your first time
A no-gos list for darts bars, everything a first-timer needs.
Player spotlight September 12, 2026
250 pros surveyed: what's actually worth practicing to get better
250 pros surveyed on practice methods and what improvement means.
Learn the game September 12, 2026
JAPAN vs PERFECT: how Japan's two pro darts tours actually differ
How Japan's JAPAN and PERFECT pro darts tours differ.
Learn the game September 11, 2026
How to throw darts: stance, grip and release, explained for beginners
Stance, grip and release timing for your first darts session, explained simply.
Learn the game September 11, 2026
Beginner's guide to darts gear: points, barrels and flights explained
How to choose dart points, barrels and flights, and whether to buy your own set yet.
Local guide September 11, 2026
Corporate party and year-end dinner venue in Taipei: why a darts venue works for groups
Why a 24-hour darts bar can work for your next corporate party in Taipei.
Local guide September 11, 2026
What to do in Taipei on a rainy day: East District indoor options and a 24-hour darts bar
What to do in Taipei when it's raining: indoor spots in the East District.
Local guide September 11, 2026
How much does darts cost at AI DARTS? Free entry, pay per game, hot dogs from NT$50
Free entry, no minimum spend, NT$10 to 30 per game, beer NT$100.
Player spotlight September 11, 2026
Taiwan darts players: 4 more names beyond our last list
4 more Taiwan darts players: a PDC upset, a WDF ranking climb, and youth world gold.
Local guide September 11, 2026
Taipei date night idea: why a darts bar beats dinner and a movie
Darts as a date idea: interactive, not awkward, open 24/7 with no cover.
Local guide September 11, 2026
A good spot to meet someone new in Taipei? Why a darts bar beats clubs and dating apps
Easier to talk than a club, less awkward than a dating app meetup.
Local guide September 11, 2026
Where to make new friends in Taipei: how to break the ice at a darts bar
Darts rules create interaction on their own: here's how to use that to meet people.
Store news September 3, 2026
AI DARTS membership points: pick a class, check in, and trade points 1:1 for credit
Log in, pick a class, earn points, trade 1:1 for store or dart credit.
Local guide September 3, 2026
Taipei's Strongest Cyberpunk Darts Bar: Date Nights and Chili Hot Dogs
Taipei's strongest cyberpunk darts bar, great for dates, chili hot dogs a must.
Store news September 3, 2026
A Note From AI DARTS' Owner: Why I Opened a Cyberpunk Darts Bar With No Rules
AI DARTS owner Ray on why he built a darts bar with no rules.
Learn the game August 31, 2026
Darts glossary: PPD, ton 80, Cricket and the awards the machine calls
Soft vs steel tip, PPD/MPR, ton 80, Cricket, Phoenix RATING, explained.
Learn the game August 31, 2026
How to play Cricket and 501: steel tip, soft tip and Japanese machine rules
How 501 scores, how Cricket opens and closes numbers, explained.
Local guide August 31, 2026
Late-night food after darts: what to order mid-game and when you're done
No need to move after darts: what to eat mid-game and to close the night.
Player spotlight August 31, 2026
Japanese darts players: 8 names to know, from SUPER DARTS to the PDC
Mikuru Suzuki, Motomu Sakai, Tomoya Goto: Japanese players and their matches.
Player spotlight August 31, 2026
European steel-tip darts players: 12 names to know, from Phil Taylor to Luke Littler
Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler: players and matches.
Player spotlight August 31, 2026
Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong darts players: 9 names on the world stage closest to home
Paul Lim, Man Lok Leung, Pupo Teng-Lieh: players and matches.
Local guide August 31, 2026
Taipei East District guide: Japanese, Taiwanese and American food, select shops, and bars
A back-lane guide to Taipei's East District: food, shops, and bars.
Local guide August 31, 2026
Taipei darts bars worth visiting: AI DARTS is #1 on our list, plus the veterans
Taipei darts bars worth visiting: AI DARTS, D-MAX, S-DARTS and more.
Store news August 30, 2026
Taiwan's first self-service darts bar: how AI DARTS runs 24/7 with no staff
Coin-op Phoenix boards, open 24/7, come alone or at 3am. How it works.
Store news August 30, 2026
Why is there a hot dog brand inside AI DARTS? The darts bar and Hotdogray
A hot dog counter inside a darts bar: how the two brands fit together.
Local guide August 29, 2026
First time at AI DARTS: what to know before you come
How to get here, play the Phoenix boards, and what's on the menu, before your first visit.
More posts coming soon.