When you head out for drinks and food with friends, you don’t just want a place where you can have a couple of beers together—you can do that anywhere. Instead, you want to go somewhere exciting, where you can really let loose, have fun, and maybe even engage in some friendly competition.

At The Office Lounge in Foley, AL, darts fans know they’ll find a bar with a positive atmosphere and great live music. If you’re interested in learning how to play this popular bar game, pay them a visit. For the best experience, however, it pays to know a little bit about proper etiquette. Keep these three tips in mind for a fun time with your competitors: 

1. Keep Quiet

This game requires a certain degree of focused attention for you to play it well. Usually, the setting where you’ll be playing the game is noisy enough. Players don’t need the added distraction of other people responding verbally every time they toss a dart. Even if you want to compliment someone on an impressive throw, if they’re serious about the game, wait until they’ve thrown all of their darts before you make your comment.

2. Score ASAP

Even though it’s unlikely that any game of darts will result in an argument, you don’t want there to be any dispute when it comes to what your score is. Because of this, you should make sure you score your darts in full view of other players before removing them from the board, so there’s no possibility you’re not accurately representing your score.

3. Be a Good Sport

Although there’s nothing wrong with getting competitive, at the end of the day, darts is simply a fun game that you should enjoy in a relaxed setting. Don’t take it too seriously. Be mature if you win, accept your losses, and congratulate your opponent when they have a good game.

To start building up your skills, make your way to The Office Lounge, in Foley, AL. Visit them online to find out more about what they have to offer, including indoor cornhole, or call (251) 943-2210.