Dartomat

An Idle/Clicker Game with a Dartboard Theme

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Overview

Dartomat is an engaging idle/clicker game where you progress from manually throwing darts to operating an automated dart-throwing machine. Inspired by classic idle games like Universal Paperclips, Dartomat offers a satisfying progression loop with multiple upgrade paths, strategic decisions, and rewarding milestones.

Key Features

Manual Dart Throwing - Click to throw darts with aim and accuracy mechanics
Automatic Machine - Unlock and calibrate an automated dart-throwing machine
Deep Upgrade System - 50+ upgrades across multiple branches
Combo System - Chain hits for multipliers and bonus rewards
Prestige Mechanics - Reset for permanent bonuses and new strategies
Offline Progress - Earn points even when away
Mobile Friendly - Responsive design with touch support

Getting Started

Play Online

Visit dartomat.vercel.app to play instantly in your browser.

Run Locally

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/dartomat.git
cd dartomat

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

# Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser

Player Guide

Game Phases

Dartomat is structured into distinct phases, each introducing new mechanics and challenges:

Phase 1: Manual Throwing (0 - 10,000 points)

You start by manually throwing darts. Each click throws a dart at the board, and your accuracy determines where it lands. Focus on:

Learning the dartboard layout
Purchasing early accuracy upgrades
Building up currency for the machine unlock

Phase 2: Machine Unlocked (10,000+ points)

At 10,000 points, you unlock the Automatic Dart Machine! This machine throws darts automatically, but requires calibration:

The machine starts inaccurate and needs tuning
Invest in machine upgrades for better targeting
Balance manual throws with machine operation

Phase 3: Advanced Optimization (100,000+ points)

With a calibrated machine, focus on:

Maximizing Earnings Per Second (EPS)
Completing special combinations for bonus rewards
Unlocking achievements for permanent bonuses

Phase 4: Prestige (1,000,000+ points)

Ready for a fresh start with bonuses? The prestige system allows you to:

Reset progress for prestige currency
Earn permanent stat multipliers
Unlock exclusive prestige upgrades

The Dartboard

The dartboard follows the standard layout used in professional darts:

         20
    5         1
  12            18
 9               4
  14           13
    11       6
  8           10
    16       15
       7   2
         17
        3 19

Segment Sequence (clockwise from top): 20 → 1 → 18 → 4 → 13 → 6 → 10 → 15 → 2 → 17 → 3 → 19 → 7 → 16 → 8 → 11 → 14 → 9 → 12 → 5

Each number segment has three zones:

Zone	Description	Multiplier
Single	Outer area	1x
Double	Narrow outer ring	2x
Triple	Narrow inner ring	3x

Center Zones:

Zone	Points
Bullseye	50 points
Outer Bull	25 points

Scoring System

Points are calculated based on where your dart lands:

Points = Segment Value × Zone Multiplier × Active Multipliers

Examples:

Hit	Calculation	Points
Single 20	20 × 1	20
Double 20	20 × 2	40
Triple 20	20 × 3	60
Bullseye	50 (fixed)	50
Triple 20 + 2x combo	20 × 3 × 2	120

Tips for New Players

Focus on Accuracy First - Early accuracy upgrades significantly improve earnings
Don't Rush the Machine - Manual throwing with good accuracy can be very efficient
Watch Your EPS - Use the Earnings Per Second metric to evaluate upgrades
Combo Chains Matter - Consecutive high-value hits build multipliers
Save for Milestones - Sometimes it's worth saving for a big upgrade

Game Mechanics

Core Stats

Your performance is governed by four main statistics:

Accuracy

Base Value: 50% (0.5)

Accuracy determines how close your throws land to the intended target. Higher accuracy reduces the deviation/spread of your darts.

Deviation = Base Deviation × (1 - Accuracy)

At 50% accuracy, throws have significant spread. At 90% accuracy, throws are much more precise.

Throw Speed

Base Value: 1 throw per second

Throw speed determines how many darts you can throw per second. This directly impacts your potential earnings rate.

Throws Per Second = Base Speed × Speed Multiplier
EPS Potential = Throws Per Second × Average Points Per Throw

Precision

Precision represents consistency over time. While accuracy affects individual throws, precision affects how reliably you maintain that accuracy.

Effective Accuracy = Base Accuracy × (1 - Precision Variance)

Higher precision means your accuracy stays consistent rather than fluctuating.

Earnings Per Second (EPS)

The key metric for measuring overall performance:

EPS = (Total Points Earned in Window) / (Time Window in Seconds)

EPS is tracked over multiple windows:

10-second EPS - Immediate performance
1-minute EPS - Short-term average
5-minute EPS - Long-term average

Point Formulas

Base Points

// Standard segment hit
points = segmentValue × zoneMultiplier

// Where:
// segmentValue = 1-20 (the number hit)
// zoneMultiplier = 1 (single), 2 (double), or 3 (triple)

// Bullseye zones
bullseyePoints = 50  // Inner bull
outerBullPoints = 25 // Outer bull

With Multipliers

totalPoints = basePoints × comboMultiplier × upgradeMultiplier × prestigeMultiplier

Multiplier System

Multipliers increase your point earnings through consistent performance:

Combo Multiplier

Build your combo by hitting high-value segments consecutively:

// Combo increases on:
// - Triple hits (+0.5x)
// - Bullseye (+0.5x)
// - Double hits (+0.25x)
// - Same number consecutive (+0.25x)

// Combo resets on:
// - Miss (off board)
// - Low value hit (depends on upgrades)
// - Time delay between throws

comboMultiplier = 1.0 + (comboLevel × 0.1)
// Max combo level determined by upgrades

Upgrade Multipliers

Certain upgrades provide permanent multipliers to various aspects:

// Example upgrade effects
pointMultiplier = 1.0 + (upgradeLevel × 0.05)  // +5% per level
accuracyBonus = baseAccuracy × (1 + upgradeLevel × 0.1)  // +10% per level

The Automatic Machine

Unlocked at 10,000 points, the automatic machine throws darts without player input.

Machine Parameters

Parameter	Description	Upgrade Path
Throw Rate	Darts per second	Machine Speed upgrades
Base Accuracy	Starting accuracy	Machine Calibration
Aim Offset	Target adjustment	Calibration System
Throw Force	Consistency	Machine Precision
Segment Targeting	Target specific areas	Advanced Targeting

Calibration System

The machine can be calibrated to improve performance:

// Machine accuracy calculation
machineAccuracy = baseAccuracy + calibrationBonus - segmentDifficulty

// Segment difficulty varies:
// - Single segments: Low difficulty
// - Double ring: Medium difficulty
// - Triple ring: High difficulty
// - Bullseye: Very high difficulty

Upgrade Guide

Accuracy Branch

5-7 Tiered Upgrades - Reduces throw deviation

Level	Name	Effect	Cost Formula
1	Steady Hand	-10% deviation	100
2	Focused Aim	-15% deviation	500
3	Sharp Eye	-20% deviation	2,000
4	Eagle Vision	-25% deviation	8,000
5	Perfect Sight	-30% deviation	25,000
6	Zen Focus	-35% deviation	75,000
7	Master's Touch	-40% deviation	200,000

Total Accuracy Improvement: Up to 175% reduction in deviation

Speed Branch

Tiered Upgrades - 10-15% increase per level

Level	Name	Effect	Cost Formula
1	Quick Release	+10% speed	150
2	Rapid Fire	+12% speed	750
3	Lightning Arm	+15% speed	3,000
4	Blur Motion	+15% speed	12,000
5	Speed Demon	+15% speed	40,000

Formula:

throwSpeed = baseSpeed × (1 + speedUpgradeBonus)
// At max upgrades: 1 × 1.67 = 1.67 throws/second

Precision Branch

Tiered Upgrades - Reduces variance over time

Level	Name	Effect	Cost
1	Consistent Form	-10% variance	200
2	Muscle Memory	-15% variance	1,000
3	Practiced Motion	-20% variance	4,000
4	Reliable Rhythm	-25% variance	15,000
5	Clockwork Precision	-30% variance	50,000

Machine Branch

8-10 Upgrades - Improves automatic machine performance

Level	Name	Effect	Cost
1	Basic Calibration	+5% machine accuracy	15,000
2	Servo Upgrade	+10% throw consistency	30,000
3	Targeting System	Enable segment targeting	50,000
4	Enhanced Sensors	+15% accuracy	100,000
5	Precision Motors	+10% speed, +10% accuracy	200,000
6	Advanced Algorithms	Better target prediction	400,000
7	Neural Calibration	+20% overall performance	750,000
8	Quantum Targeting	Near-perfect targeting	1,500,000

Power Shot Branch

4-5 Upgrades - Enhances charged throw mechanics

Level	Name	Effect	Cost
1	Power Charge	Unlock power shot	5,000
2	Quick Charge	-20% charge time	15,000
3	Stable Power	+25% power shot accuracy	40,000
4	Surge Release	+50% power shot points	100,000
5	Ultimate Power	-50% cooldown	250,000

Power Shot Mechanics:

// Hold to charge, release to throw
chargeTime = 2.0 seconds (base)
powerMultiplier = 2.0 + (chargeLevel × 0.5)
accuracyPenalty = 0.2 - (upgradeBonus × 0.05)
cooldown = 10 seconds (base)

Combo Multiplier Branch

5-6 Upgrades - Enhances multiplier mechanics

Level	Name	Effect	Cost
1	Combo Starter	+0.1x per combo level	3,000
2	Chain Master	Slower combo decay	10,000
3	Multiplier Boost	+25% combo multiplier	30,000
4	Combo Shield	1 miss protection	75,000
5	Endless Chain	+50% combo multiplier	150,000
6	Perfect Streak	Double points at max combo	300,000

Advanced Mechanics

Combinations

Special dart combinations provide bonus rewards:

Combination	Description	Bonus
Triple Twenty x3	Three consecutive triple 20s	500 points + 2x multiplier
Hat Trick	Three bulls in a row	300 points + achievement
Shanghai	Single, Double, Triple of same number	400 points
High Ton	3 darts totaling 151+	200 points
Maximum	Three triple 20s (180)	1000 points + achievement

Achievements

Achievements provide permanent bonuses and track milestones:

Achievement	Requirement	Reward
First Blood	Hit your first dart	10 points
Century	Earn 100 points	+1% points permanently
Sharpshooter	10 bulls in one session	+2% accuracy
Machine Master	Unlock the machine	+5% machine accuracy
Combo King	Reach 10x combo	+5% combo multiplier
Point Millionaire	Earn 1,000,000 points	+10% all earnings

Prestige System

The prestige system allows you to reset progress for permanent bonuses:

Prestige Currency

prestigePoints = floor(sqrt(totalLifetimePoints / 1000000))

Prestige Bonuses

Each prestige point can be spent on:

Bonus	Effect per Point	Max Level
Starting Points	+100 starting points	10
Base Accuracy	+1% accuracy	20
Base Speed	+2% speed	15
Point Multiplier	+5% points	25
Machine Head Start	Machine unlocks earlier	5

Development

Tech Stack

Framework: React 19.2 with TypeScript
Build Tool: Vite 7.2
State Management: Zustand 5.0
Styling: CSS3 with CSS Variables
Rendering: HTML5 Canvas API

Project Structure

dartomat/
├── src/
│   ├── components/     # React UI components
│   ├── hooks/          # Custom React hooks
│   ├── store/          # Zustand state management
│   ├── types/          # TypeScript interfaces
│   ├── utils/          # Utility functions
│   ├── constants/      # Game configuration
│   └── assets/         # SVG and static assets
├── public/             # Static files
└── .automaker/         # Feature specifications

Available Scripts

npm run dev          # Start development server
npm run build        # Build for production
npm run preview      # Preview production build
npm run lint         # Run ESLint
npm run format       # Format with Prettier
npm run typecheck    # TypeScript type checking
npm run ci           # Full CI pipeline

Game Constants

Key configuration values in src/constants/index.ts:

// Game Configuration
SAVE_INTERVAL_MS: 5000      // Auto-save every 5 seconds
FPS_TARGET: 60              // Target frame rate

// Dartboard
SEGMENTS: [20, 1, 18, 4, 13, 6, 10, 15, 2, 17, 3, 19, 7, 16, 8, 11, 14, 9, 12, 5]
BULLSEYE_POINTS: 50
OUTER_BULL_POINTS: 25
DOUBLE_MULTIPLIER: 2
TRIPLE_MULTIPLIER: 3

// Initial Values
STARTING_CURRENCY: 0
BASE_ACCURACY: 0.5          // 50%
BASE_THROW_SPEED: 1         // 1 throw/second

Browser Support

Browser	Minimum Version
Chrome	90+
Firefox	88+
Safari	14+
Edge	90+

Performance Target: 60 FPS on mid-range devices

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our contributing guidelines:

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

Use functional components with hooks
Follow TypeScript strict mode
Separate game logic from UI
Write tests for game calculations
Use conventional commits

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Happy Throwing!

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