【NOTICE】Aug. 25th (Sat):
Change in Schedule for NIPPON DARTS FESTIVAL

Due to venue equipment inspection, the schedule for NIPPON DARTS FESTIVAL on Aug. 25th (Sat) will change as below.

Check-in
8:30~10:30
Venue Open
10:00
Opening
11:00
Match Start
11:30

※General admission (other than players) will be from 10:30 (Temp.).

※Check-in for THE WORLD STAGE3 will be the same as above.

Please note that all players cannot enter the venue until 10:00 even after the check-in.
Sorry for any inconveniences caused, and we thank you for your kind understanding.

Tournament Entry
(Outside of Japan only)

Tournament Outline

  • Date:Saturday August 25, Sunday August 26, 2018
  • Venue:Tokyo Big Sight
  • Address:West Hall 4, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063

Saturday August 25

Trios Festival
  • ◆ EntryEntry Period: Thursday June 14 Noon to Tuesday July 31 *JST
    Entry Fee:JPY 6500 per player
    Free Gift with Entry:Special item(Not for sale)
    *Entry closes when all spots are filled.
  • ◆ Tournament DayCheck-in: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    GAME ON:11:30 AM(Tentative)
  • ◆ Game Format
FLIGHT Game Format Round Limits
Matsu *Level 1 501-S.CRICKET-701 501:15 701:15 S.CRICKET:15
Take *Level 2 501-S.CRICKET-701 501:15 701:15 S.CRICKET:15
Ume *Level 3 501-S.CRICKET-701 501:15 701:15 S.CRICKET:15

*1st LEG / Singles, 2nd LEG / Doubles, 3rd Leg / Trios *Best of 3LEGs(Team that wins 2LEGs first is the winner) *Handicap will not be applied for all FLIGHTs. *Game format will be the same for all 3 FLIGHTs.

Sunday August 26

Doubles Festival
  • ◆ EntryEntry Period: Thursday June 14 Noon to Tuesday July 31 *JST
    Entry Fee:JPY 6500 per player
    Free Gift with Entry:Special item(Not for sale)
    *Entry closes when all spots are filled.
  • ◆ Tournament DayCheck-in: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
    GAME ON:10:00 AM(Tentative)
  • ◆ Game Format
FLIGHT Game Format Round Limits
SA 701-S.CRICKET-701 701(Master Out) 701:15 S.CRICKET:15
AAA 701-S.CRICKET-701 (Open in/Open out) 701:15 S.CRICKET:15
AA 701-S.CRICKET-701 (Open in/Open out) 701:15 S.CRICKET:15
A 501-S.CRICKET-501 (Open in/Open out) 501:15 S.CRICKET:15
BBB 501-S.CRICKET-501 (Open in/Open out) 501:15 S.CRICKET:15
BB 501-S.CRICKET-501 (Open in/Open out) 501:15 S.CRICKET:15
B 501-S.CRICKET-501 (Open in/Open out) 501:15 S.CRICKET:15
CCC 501-S.CRICKET-501 (Open in/Open out) 501:15 S.CRICKET:15
CC 301-S.CRICKET-301 (Open in/Open out) 301:10 S.CRICKET:15
C 301-S.CRICKET-301 (Open in/Open out) 301:10 S.CRICKET:15

*1st and 3rd LEGS: the throwing order will be decide by the coin toss function. 2nd LEG / The loser of the previous LEG throws first. *For SA FLIGHT, the throwing order of 3rd LEG will be decided by corking. *Handicap will not be applied for all FLIGHTs. *Best of 3LEGs(Team that wins 2LEGs first is the winner)

Rules

Important Notice for Entry

  • Players who engage in any of the following acts will be disqualified.
    1. Team that disqualify due to the sandbagging rule for exceeding the pre-registered team rating by more than average of 3.
    2. Actions that obstructs throws of the other team players such as shouting when cheering.
    3. Intentionally delaying the game and engaging in any other acts that are disturbing to the operations of the event.
    4. Committing any acts against public order and morals and/or acts that lack the sense of sportsmanship.
  • Entry for Multiple Tournaments
    Players participating in THE WORLD 2018 STAGE 3 JAPAN cannot participate in Trios Festival as both are held at the same time:Saturday August 25.
    Players participating in the U-22 2018 Finals cannot participate in Doubles Festival as both are held at the same time:Sunday August 26.
  • If you participate in the tournament, please make sure that at least one connected smartphone is available in your team as you will receive announcements on the smartphone during the event.

FLIGHT

FLIGHT represents the level of one's darts skills.
The FLIGHT will be determined based on the rating of your registered DARTSLIVE CARD.
There will be 3 FLIGHTs for Trios Festival and 10 FLIGHTs for Doubles Festival. Please check our website for The Entry List and assigned FLIGHT List, the lists will be release on the website after the entries close.

Round Robin

Round Robin is a tournament which 4 to 5 teams in the bloc play against all other teams in the same bloc.
Top 2 teams of each Round Robin will advance to the Finals.
Please check the DARTSLIVE member page for the machine (board) number of your Round Robin.

Sandbagging

Sandbagging rules are applied to this tournament.
Players whose tournament stats considerably exceed their pre-registered stats or the standard defined by each tournament may become subject to disqualification in accordance with the Sandbagging rules.
A team will be disqualified if the DARTSLIVE CARD team rating exceeds the pre-registered rating by more than average of 3. When a team disqualify, the team ranked below the disqualified team will advance to the Finals.

Check-in

Please check-in at the TouchLive in the venue using the registered DARTSLIVE CARD on the day of the tournament.
Please be sure to bring your registered DARTSLIVE CARD.

If you forget to bring your DARTSLIVE CARD, please go to the information in the venue. Our staff will assist you in taking the necessary steps including your card data transfer. Transferring your data into another DARTSLIVE CARD will require a long time, please note that this may result to cancel the participation in the event you are registered.

Cloakroom/ Coat check

There will be no space to place your luggage in the venue. Please drop off your luggage at the cloakroom/ coat check.
Valuables and precious items must be kept by your side at all times.

Notification methods for match times

To be announced soon

Rules

  • DARTSLIVE2 is used as the official darts machine for this tournament.

    *Please note that for some matches (such as the FINAL Match), DARTSLIVE3 may be used instead of DARTSLIVE2.

  • Throwing orders can not be changed during games for both Doubles Festival and Trios Festival.
  • Each player gets 2 practice throws before the game.
  • Only plastic tips are allowed during the entire tournament.
    If a player wishes to throw from a position outside the throw line, they must stay behind the extended throw line.
    No throws will be acknowledged if a player’s front foot crosses the throw line.
  • If a player has a medical needs to utilize any assistive devices, such devices should not cross the throw line.
  • Players must use the DARTSLIVE CARD during the game.
  • In case the game is interrupted such as by a power failure, the machine should be restored to the last known point, restoring the match. If the restoration is not possible, the LEG will be replayed.
  • Throwing order will be decided by the coin toss function. The loser of the previous LEG throws first in the 2nd LEG. The coin toss function will be use to decide the throwing order of the 3rd LEG.

    *For Doubles Festival SA FLIGHT, the throwing order will be decided by corking. The coin toss function will be used for deciding who throws the cork first.

  • For 01 games, if both teams cannot finish the game within the round limit, the game will be a tie game and the winner will be decided by corking. The first thrower of the LEG will throw the cork first.
  • For CRICKET, if the scores are tied at the final round, the winner will be decided by corking. The first thrower of the LEG will throw the cork first.
  • Round Limits
    301 10 Rounds
    501 15 Rounds
    701 15 Rounds
    901 20 Rounds
    S.CRICKET 15 Rounds

DARTSLIVE SPORTS

Launch of a new app for participants of “Nippon Darts Festival 2018”!

“DARTSLIVE SPORTS” The Newest App for “Nippon Darts Festival 2018”
We have prepared the newest app for participants of Nippon Darts Festival 2018.
Experience the future of darts tournaments at the venue!

This app is required for all participants of the tournaments indicated below: Trios Festival/Doubles Festival/Tournaments that you can sign up for during the festival
U-22 2018 Final(Concurrent event)Please make sure to install the app before joining the event.

Install Now!

What's "DARTSLIVE SPORTS App"?

Guide you through the tournaments

You can find out the schedule and location of your next match via push notification and the app screen

Quickest way to find out the match results

This app can show the match results right away as all darts machines are connected to the internet in“Nippon Darts Festival 2018”.

“Real Strength” based solely on the tournament results

Check player characteristics and “SPORTS Rating”, a rating based on the match!
 Participants can find out their“Real Strength”at the critical moment.

“DARTSLIVE SPORTS App” makes darts more fun and exciting.
Emphasizing the competitive side of the sport, the app focuses on official tournaments and leagues.
The app will be updated accordingly even after “Nippon Darts Festival 2018”.
Don't miss out on all the fun!

Cautions

Important notice

  • Players who are participating in this event grant absolute right to the organizer to use pictures and video images filmed during the event for advertising and commercial purposes without limitations on time period, place and/or methods.
  • Players under 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The legal guardian needs to sign the consent form.
  • Please be noted that the law obligates all players under 16 to be accompanied by a legal guardian. In addition, all players under 16 will be asked to leave the venue after 10 PM even they are playing in the game.
  • Taking pictures is permitted during the tournament. However, when obstructing the game by the use of flashes or pictures or videos taken for commercial purposes will be confiscated and prohibit publishing by the event organizer.
  • The event organizer reserves the right to remove or refuse any players who are found to be impediments to the event or event progress from participating in the tournament.
  • Please keep cash, valuables and precious items by your side at all times. The event organizer is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • Those players who compete in this tournament are deemed to have agreed to the aforementioned terms and conditions.

Food and Beverages

  • No food or beverages are allowed to be brought into the venue. Concessions are available at the event and have food and beverages including alcoholic ones.
  • If a driver is reported drinking alcohol, or a player under 20 is reported drinking alcohol or smoking, they will be disqualified from the tournament. In such case, the legal guardian and players who encouraged the actions will also be disqualified.

Lost and Found

If you have lost a personal item while visiting the venue, please contact us:

NIPPON DARTS FESTIVAL 2018 Support Center

E-mail :matsuri_support@dartslive.com
Hours :10:00AM - 5:00PM