Elite Darts is a virtual dart-throwing simulation developed by Perpetual Motion Enterprises and published by Patch Products in 1999. The game supports Windows 95/98 and Macintosh systems, offering a comprehensive digital darts experience for up to four players over LAN and the Internet. It features five types of darts, four dart boards with distinct acoustics, and several atmospheric locales including a basement, sports bar, pool hall, and English pub. Game modes cover Cricket, Baseball, and multiple '01 variants (301, 201, etc.) with authentic rules verified by the American Dart Association. The mouse-driven throwing mechanic uses a ghost-arm motion, with a built-in control panel to adjust sensitivity and straight-throw assistance. Elite Darts includes a manual accessible in-game, digitized speech in some versions, and was packaged with plastic Arachnid darts. Its system requirements are modest: a Pentium 75 or PowerPC CPU, 8-16 MB RAM, and a 2 MB SVGA card. The game found a niche among darts enthusiasts seeking a solo or online alternative to smoky pub setups.
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The Vault · 1999
Elite Darts
The closest thing to a pub without the smoke and the hangover.
Windows 95/98Sports
In the News
Jan 211999
Elite Darts on the Zone
Microsoft announced today that Elite Darts, the only PC darts game to win the endorsement of the World Darts Federation, is now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN Gaming Zone.
ReleaseHow to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
Insert the CD into a Windows 95/98 or Mac OS 7.x machine and run the installer. The game shipped with plastic Arachnid darts, but a reliable ball mouse or trackpad is your real key to victory.
Emulation / Other Options
No emulation necessary, it runs natively on period hardware. If you must play on a modern PC, a virtual machine set to 256 colors works, but a Windows 98 retro rig is the authentic way.