Rules resource
We link to official rules only — from the governing bodies and associations that maintain them. We don't rewrite or paraphrase rules; go straight to the source.
Some games have multiple governing bodies with slightly different rules. We've noted where significant variations exist so you can choose the right reference for your context.
World Darts Federation (WDF)
Official rules →The international governing body for darts. Their rules page covers WDF-standard match play, equipment specifications, and throwing protocol.
Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
Official rules →The PDC governs professional darts competition globally. Their rules cover PDC-sanctioned match formats including 501 and 301.
British Darts Organisation (BDO) / WDF
Official rules →The BDO's competitive rules were folded into the WDF structure. For amateur and recreational league standards, the WDF rulebook is the reference.
American Cornhole Association (ACA)
Official rules →The ACA is the primary governing body for competitive cornhole in the United States. Their official rulebook covers board dimensions, bag specs, scoring, and cancellation scoring rules.
World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA)
Official rules →The WPA sets international rules for pool cue sports including 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, and straight pool. Their general rules of pocket billiards are the international standard.
Billiard Congress of America (BCA)
Official rules →The BCA is the national governing body for billiards in the US. Their rulebook covers equipment standards and rules for all major pool formats.
American Poolplayers Association (APA)
Official rules →The APA runs the largest amateur pool league in the world. Their rules incorporate a handicap system designed for recreational league play.
National Shuffleboard Association (NSA)
Official rules →The NSA governs competitive shuffleboard in the United States. Their rules cover both floor shuffleboard and provide a reference point for table shuffleboard formats.
Tournament Directors Association (TDA)
Official rules →The TDA sets the most widely adopted rules for no-limit Texas Hold'em tournament play. If your bar runs poker tournaments, the TDA rules are the reference most players and operators recognize.
American Euchre Online
Official rules →Euchre doesn't have a single international governing body — rules vary significantly by region, particularly between Midwest US variants and Canadian variants. The American Euchre Online rules represent one widely used standard for bar league play.
American Cribbage Congress (ACC)
Official rules →The ACC is the governing body for competitive cribbage in North America. Their rules are the standard for sanctioned tournament and club play in the US.
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
Official rules →The ITTF governs international table tennis competition and publishes the official rules covering service, scoring, equipment, and match format.
World Bocce Federation (WBF)
Official rules →The WBF oversees international bocce competition and publishes official match rules. For bar and recreational play, the WBF rules serve as the standard reference.
USA Pickleball
Official rules →USA Pickleball is the national governing body for pickleball in the United States and publishes the official rulebook used in sanctioned recreational and competitive play.
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