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The Originator of Electronic Darts: Arachnid, Inc.
The high technology electronic dart games we play today bear little resemblance to the medieval
versions that evolved from the pastime of the royal courts. Arachnid, Inc. invented the state-of-
the-dart technology that brought the popular pub game into the home, in the process earning a
stellar reputation for quality and innovation, recognized today all over the world.
Your electronic soft-tip dart game is a precision engineered product manufactured with the highest
quality materials, and is designed to provide years of action-packed fun to players of all skill levels
and ages.
We suggest you take the time to read through this manual before playing.
Dart History
The first “dart” was most likely thrown by prehistoric man some 35,000 years ago. A sharpened
antler attached to a wooden shaft allowed hunters to kill an animal from a distance, even as it ran.
In one form or another, from spears, to arrows, to the present dart we use for games of skill, the
art of throwing a pointed shaft with accuracy has been a part of almost every culture.
Later in history, Henry VIII of England and Charles VI of France were both avid enthusiasts of dart
throwing games derived from warfare and archery contests.
The modern game evolved during the nineteenth century in English pubs. Often a barrel head was
used as the target, with the centrally located cork becoming the bull’s-eye. The term “cork” is still
occasionally used today when referring to the bull’s-eye.
At one time darts were considered a game of chance, and were actually illegal in England until
1908, when a Leeds innkeeper went to court to challenge the law. Fortunately he was able to dem-
onstrate to the court’s satisfaction that darts were indeed a game of skill.
Between the two World Wars playing darts for fun and relaxation became more and more popular in
England. American servicemen stationed there in World War II often brought the game home with
them where it eventually became popular in the United States as well.
Unpacking the Game
After unpacking the game, it is important to save the original box, all packaging, and receipts.
These items will be needed if it ever proves necessary to return game to factory for service.
