Introducing the Mantis Dartboard – Your New Favorite Shooting Drill

We’re excited to introduce the Mantis Dartboard, a fresh take on classic dart games with a shooting twist. Whether you're playing 301, 501, or 701, the goal stays the same: bring your score down to zero.

The dartboard target is included in all Laser Academy kits (Standard and Portable), as well as the standard smart targets pack.

Here’s how it works

You get three shots per turn (think of them like darts). Your job is to knock your score down to exactly zero. There's no limit to how many turns you can take, so don't stress if you’re not perfect—most games will go over the starting score before you close it out.

Game Basics

• 301 requires a double-in to start, meaning your first hit has to be the outer ring or bullseye before your score starts counting.

• 501 and 701? You can start scoring right away—no need to double in.

• All games require a double-out to win, so plan carefully as your remaining score gets low. Miss that double and your turn is a bust (you’ll see a red banner letting you know), and it’s back to the start of your last turn.

App-Screen

• You’ll see your shot count with 3 dots marking which "dart" you're on.

• Last Score shows how many points your last shot earned and what you hit (like a “Double 25” for 50 points).

• Remaining keeps track of how close you are to zero, so you can start strategizing for that perfect double-out shot.

Tips for Better Play

• Turn on the “Announce Scores” toggle on the settings tab—it’ll call out what you hit (like “11,” “Triple 20,” etc.), so you always know what was counted.

• Misses don’t add points but still count as a dart. They’ll show up in black, just like any normal shot.

• Use zoom if you’re unsure about close calls on doubles or triples—sometimes what looks like a hit is just outside.

The Laser Academy Dartboard is a challenging, addictive way to sharpen your aim and have some fun.