Viper Darts Cricket Chalk Scoreboard

The scoreboard itself has a classic look that fits perfectly in my game room, it’s simple, clean, and easy to read. I especially like the size: it’s large enough that everyone can see the score clearly, but not so big that it takes over the wall. Functionally, it works just as I’d hoped. The chalkboard surface erases cleanly with the included eraser, and standard chalk works well on it. Keeping score is straightforward and the design makes it feel like you’re playing in a pub setting, which adds to the fun. That said, I do think the packaging could use some improvement. When mine arrived, one corner of the board was slightly dinged and the included chalk had been smashed during shipping. The damage was minor and the board is still completely usable, but sturdier packaging or better padding would help ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Overall, this is a great product for dart enthusiasts who enjoy the classic style of a chalk scoreboard. Just be aware that you may want to pick up extra chalk in case yours arrives broken.

So I was on the fence buying this for what was probably way too long. It seemed to be exactly what I wanted, for the price I wanted, but I kept reading the terrible reviews about how no chalk worked well on it. So eventually I gave it a try. And I will say that they ship it in a plastic bag in a padded envelope. So I understand why people say they received their item damaged. Mine was delivered with no problems. I read the reviews saying to “season the chalkboard” by basically taking chalk, laying it on its side, covering the whole board with a coating and then erasing it. So I did that 3-4 times and tried to write on it. It worked.... but not very well. So I just mounted it to the wall and figured that’s what it was. However I ordered new chalk.... and that’s absolutely what the issue is. The new chalk wrote perfectly. And if you’re this far in, it’s worth it to buy a normal eraser too. The “eraser” they send is a rectangle cut of thick felt. So that’s it, great chalkboard if you don’t mind buying a separate eraser and chalk. Just throw the chalk they send with it right in the garbage. Also side note.... the screw caps pictured in my photo, do not come with the board. But for $1 or whatever for the set, I think it classes it up, instead of seeing screw heads.

Looking for a “standard” dart scoreboard (for Cricket and 01 games), I took a chance on the VIPER CHALK SCOREBOARD. None of the reasonably priced scoreboards I was looking at were reviewed favorably, but I took a chance on the Viper board and I found it to be a worthy purchase. WHAT YOU GET It is important to know that you are not getting a slate chalkboard, but a chalkboard surface/mat on a sheet of press board. I opted for the large board (23.5" H X 15.5" W). The board came with 4 drilled holes (one in each corner) for mounting. Attached to the bottom is a small wooden tray to hold chalk. In addition to the board, you get a few sticks of white chalk and an “eraser”. HOW IT PERFORMS While the board is somewhat thin, it is not flimsy. Because I was mounting the board to a slab wall, I had to drill the holes wider (to handle the Tap Con screws). I was worried using the drill might crack, chip or fray the board, I had no issues. I have read numerous reviews about the inability of the board to take chalk, but I had no such experience. I think the reason is that chalkboard needs to be seasoned before regular use. I seasoned the board by shading it completely with the side of a chalk stick, erased the board and repeated the process a few more times. After doing this, the once shiny/slick surface was gone and the board was ready for use. The only issues I had with this board were with the accessories: the chalk itself is low quality and the “eraser” is simply a small, thin strip of textured material that is hard to hold when erasing (it is also hard to keep in place on the chalk tray). Honestly, for what this board costs, it’s well worth the value. I tried downloading a scoring app on my phone and it was a complete pain to use (playing with the phone after each set). Not to mention, part of the fun of playing darts is chalking up those “Os” and “Xs” after throwing (or showing your math skills if playing 301/501). If you season the board surface before using (and splurge on better chalk), the board should work as intended.

I'm guessing that either there are two separate qualities of this product being shipped or that buyers aren't aware that a chalkboard needs to be seasoned. To do this you need to cover the entire board with chalk, then erase it. This step may need to be repeated. Also, the chalk they supply is a bit hard. This might also be the problem. Perhaps buy some softer chalk. The board is made of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and printed with chalkboard paint. It also comes with drywall anchors and screws. Mine does not have the issue with the chalk holder not being deep enough and the eraser, which is quite minimalist, is sufficient if you use the correct side. The stated issue of having no where to put the eraser is solved simply by not keeping both pieces of chalk on the tray at the same time. Use one stick and place the eraser on the other. All in all, For less that $11, this is a great deal! If you are complaining and the one you received is of the same quality as mine I feel that your expectations might be a bit high. I was prepared to return this based upon reviews but I have no complaints whatsoever. I have a sense that perhaps some of the negative reviews may be left by competitors because the complaints do not make sense for this value priced item.

This cricket chalkboard works as described and looks great mounted next to my dart board.

Great scoreboard the corner was damaged during delivery, the chalk that comes with it is horrible and barely writes on it not to mention the "eraser" is useless but overall it's worth the money you pay

This chalkboard is a little on the small side, but that's more my fault for not reading the product details completely. It's great for keeping score for 2 people, but if you ever play with more than 2 people you'll have trouble fitting everything in. I agree with another review that the ledge is somewhat insufficient and the chalk falls off (and breaks) a lot. Alas, its still better than keeping score with pencil and paper. It's good for now but i'll probably get a bigger, more substantial one in the future. Perhaps i'm ignorant, but i have absolutely NO idea what the T, D, and 3B are for at the bottom of the board. It really bothers me. Logically i believe they must stand for Triple, Double, and 3-Bulls but i do not know any games that use these categories in addition to traditional 15-20 and bull used in cricket. No game instructions are included either. Meh.

Decent quality, easy to hang, looks appropriate. Sometimes chalk writing doesn't totally erase, but that seems pretty common on most chalkboards.

A little smaller than I expected however a great addition to my collection

Bonne qualité et bon produit pour le prix!!

The board is kinda small as other reviewers have noted but the size is given in the ad so pay attention before buying. The chalk and eraser are throw-aways but its the scoreboard I was really after. I will make a stand for it as I really don't want to attach the board to my wall. For the price, this is a pretty good product and is all I expected. I even bought another one for the backyard in summer.

Does the job

Just the perfect size