PDC Fantasy Darts has launched for the 2021/22 William Hill World Darts Championship, giving fans a brand new way get involved with the world's biggest darts tournament.
PDC Fantasy Darts, the official fantasy game of the World Darts Championship, gives fans the chance to pick a team of stars and score points as they perform on the Alexandra Palace stage.
Immerse yourself in the World Championship like never before and compete with friends in private leagues to prove who is boss of the oche.
Amazing prizes are also on offer to each gameweek winner, while a special prize bundle will be awarded to the overall winner!
Listed below is all the key information on how to play, rules and scoring, leagues, prizes and frequently asked questions.
Once you've familiarised yourself with how PDC Fantasy Darts works, it's time to pick your team!
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HOW TO PLAY
The World Championship will be split into three 'gameweeks', each incorporating different stages of the tournament. Players must select a team in accordance with the rules of each gameweek which are listed below.
Gameweek 1 - First & Second Rounds combined
Fantasy players must select a squad of eight stars from the 96 available.
World Championship players have been separated by their ranking ahead of the tournament, and you must select players in the following format:
2x players ranked 1-8
2x players ranked 9-32
2x players ranked 33-64
2x players ranked 65+
Gameweek 2 - Third & Fourth Rounds combined
Fantasy players must select a squad of six stars from the 32 available.
You must select players in the following format:
A maximum of 4x players ranked 1-16
A minimum of 2x players from the remaining field
(A squad could be made up of six players all ranked outside the top 1-16 if the fantasy player wishes)
Gameweek 3 - Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals combined
Fantasy players must select a squad of four stars from the eight available.
You must select players in the following format:
4x players of any ranking
RULES & SCORING
Transfer Flow
Player transfers can take place within the following rules:
Gameweek 1 Transfers
Unlimited Transfers until Gameweek 1 deadline (Create Team)
Gameweek 2 Transfers
2x Free Transfers
-4 points deducted for every additional transfer
Gameweek 3 Transfers
3x Free Transfers
-4 points deducted for every additional transfer
Deadlines
No further changes can be made to your team line-up after the following deadlines for each gameweek:
Gameweek 1 - Wednesday December 15, 1800 GMT
Gameweek 2 - Monday December 27, 1130 GMT
Gameweek 3 - Saturday January 1, 1130 GMT
Scoring
Points will be awarded to World Championship players for achieving the following:
180s: 1 point (per three 180s hit)
Win a set: 1 point
Lose a set: -1 point
Checkout over 99.5: 2 points (per checkout hit)
Average over 99.99: 2 points
Win a match: 3 points
170 checkout: 3 points
Nine-Darter: 15 points
Leagues
PDC Fantasy Players will automatically be enrolled into the Overall League and the league of their chosen nation when they first select a squad.
Fantasy players will then have the chance to join and create private leagues to compete against friends. These leagues can be joined via a unique code generated for each league.
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded:
Gameweek 1 - Two tickets to a 2022 Premier League night of your choice
Gameweek 2 - Two tickets to a 2022 Premier League night of your choice
Gameweek 3 - Two tickets to a 2022 Premier League night of your choice
Overall Winner - Two VIP tickets to a 2022 Premier League night of your choice & a dartboard signed by the 2021/22 World Championship semi-finalists
Prize winners will be contacted week commencing Monday January 10.
FAQ's
How do I choose my squad?
Click on the (+) icon on the blank player jersey to be taken to the transfers screen and make your selection. Reminder, there are squad building rules for the different Gameweeks.
You have unlimited transfers for the first gameweek until the Gameweek 1 deadline, where your team will be locked in.
Why do some players have one fixture listed whilst others have two?
In the opening Gameweek, players ranked in the top 32 will be entering the tournament in the Second Round. Gameweek 1 includes both the First and Second Round, but the seeded (top 32) players will enter in the Second Round.
Can I play against friends?
You can compete with your friends by either creating or joining a Private League. Each Private League has a unique code, which you or your friends can use to join the league
When will the league tables update?
The league tables will be updated at the end of the Gameweek, once all the fixtures have been completed. Please see the matches tab to see all the games in the current Gameweek.
Why are there less players in my squad than the previous gameweek?
Each Gameweek, the squad size is reduced by two players, with either eliminated players being removed from your squad, or the lowest ranked players being removed. This is because the tournament has less players still involved as it reaches the latter rounds.
Why is a player who is still in the tournament no longer in my squad?
If all your selections in the Gameweek won their game, they will all progress to the next Gameweek. Therefore, the lowest ranked players in your squad will be removed.
How do I make a transfer?
You will only be able to make a transfer once the gameweek ends, and you transfer window opens. Click on a player in your team and select the transfer button, and then pick another player from the listings. Be aware of the selection rules for the current Gameweek and make sure that your transferred in player meets those requirements.
Can I make more transfers than the free amount?
You can make as many transfers as you require, but any more over the allotted free amount of transfers for the Gameweek will incur a -4 penalty. This total will be deducted from your score at the end of the Gameweek.
What is a Captain?
The captain of your squad will receive 2x points for the Gameweek, so choose wisely!
How do I change my Captain?
Tap on a player on your Squad Selection page to see their player card, and you will see a captain button on that card. Click that and then press the tick to confirm your squad changes.
What is a Triple Captain chip?
The Triple Captain Chip will triple the points scored by your selected captain. This chip can only be played once in the entire game.
Can I report an offensive team name?
Please contact PDCFantasySupport@pdc.tv with the team details and user details and we will aim to assist you. Offensive actions online will not be tolerated by the PDC.