Arachnid is one of the best known names in the industry. Having started making electronic dartboards back in 1975, they have over 40 years of experience and name recognition.
So, with this company, you know you’re getting something good quality.
The Cricket Pro 800 electronic dart board is high quality, durable, and regulation sized. So, it’s great for enthusiasts and pros who are looking for something to have tournaments with, either at home or when out. and perfect for tournaments.
It’s also great for beginners because the quality reduces bounce outs and reduces the learning curve.
Specifications For The Arachnid Cricket Pro 800
- Tournament quality electronic dartboard regulation 15.5″ target area
- 39 games with 179 variations (seven cricket games)
- NylonTough segments improve durability and playability
- Micro thin segment dividers dramatically reduce bounce outs
- Up to eight Players with four player jumbo X/O LED score display. The ARACHNID trademark is a registered trademark owned by Arachnid 360 LLC and used by Escalade Sports pursuant to license
We’ll dive into all the specifications in this section. Let’s first compare it to the other models of the Arachnid Cricket Pro.
Dimensions & Weight
The Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 has approximate dimensions of 30x22x3 inches which is decent sized for electronic dart boards. It’s a bit bulkier than both the Arachnid 750 and 900 – it has more features than the 750 (so it’s bulkier) but it isn’t as well built as the Cricket Pro 900.
It’s weight is at about 10lbs, which you’ll notice comes in between the Cricket pro 750 and 900.
Target Area
This electronic dartboard has a regulation size 15.5″ target area, so it’s perfect for tournaments or to practice on the same size board that you’ll be playing on in a tournament or in competition.
Games and Variations
You’ll notice this is the biggest difference between the 3 models. The 750 has the fewest and the 900 has the most.
The Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 has a solid showing with 40 games and 179 variations for all skill levels.
There are also 7 cricket games to satisfy everyone. Here’s the full list of games the Arachnid 800 comes with.
- 301
- 501
- 601
- 701
- 801
- 901
- 301 League
- Ace
- Count Up
- Round The Click
- Shootout
- Horse
- Bermuda Triangle
- Bowling
- Baseball
- GOTCHA!
- Quick Cricket
- Cricket
- Cut Throat Cricket
- Scram Cricket
- Double Only Cricket
- Low Ball Cricket
- Wild Card Cricket
- Double Down
- High Score
- Shanghai
- Golf
- Shove a Penny
- Football
- Over
There’s even a solo feature that lets you play against the board.
| Arachnid Cricket Pro 900 | Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 | Arachnid Cricket Pro 750 |
|---|---|---|
 | |  |
| Dimensions 21″ x 2″ x 29″ | Dimensions 30″ x 22″ x 3″ | Dimensions 29″ x 21″ x 2″ |
| Target Area 15.5″ | Target Area 15.5″ | Target Area 15.5″ |
| Games & Variations 48 & 354 | Games & Variations 40 & 179 | Games & Variations 36 & 175 |
| READ REVIEWS or See on Amazon | READ REVIEWS or See on Amazon | READ REVIEWS or See on Amazon |
Heckler Feature
The Cricket Pro 800 electronic dartboard has a 3-level heckler feature.
You might like this feature (this reviewer does not). But, it could be entertaining when there are a lot of friends and copious amounts of alcohol involved.
It comes in 3 levels from mild to unforgiving. it works by harassing players for bad throws and praising impressive scores. The Heckler option is thankfully optional and can be turned on or off during the game.
Dividers and Bounce Outs
Soft tip / electronic dartboards are notorious for bounceouts. They just can’t work as well as a traditional board. So, having a good board that reduces bounce outs is key.
The Arachnid Pro 800 uses square hole technology. Because the round dart has to push and spread the square hole, it creates more friction and allows the dart to be caught and held better.
It also has micro segments which increases the overall area and reduces total bounce outs.
Dart Averaging
The Cricket Pro 800 helps you get better at darts by calculating the average point per dart (PPD) at the end of each round.
So, you can improve your overall scoring and strategy as you play.
This feature requires absolutely no calculations by you, so you can just focus on playing.
Handicapping
If you are a lot better than your friends and have a hard time getting people to play, the handicapping feature is for you.
By setting the handicap, it can balance the game out and make it a bit more enjoyable for everyone. They have a shot at winning and improving their game while you have someone to play darts with.
Reasons to Get The Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 Electronic Dartboard
- Micro thin segment dividers to reduce bounce outs
- Comes with a starter pack of darts, tips, etc
- Heckler feature (if you like that sort of thing)
- Up to 8 players with 4 player at a time display.
- Display is LED (so it lasts a really long time)
- Calculates the average points per dart
- Nylon tough segments that are quieter and outlast other boards.
- Unique square holes that catch and hold in darts better
Reasons to Not Get The Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 Electronic Dartboard
- A few less game options and variations than some competition
Overall Thoughts
Overall, this is an excellent electronic dart board for both serious and occasional players. It has all the great features you’d want in your mid to higher ranged electronic dartboard.
It reduces bounce outs, has a ton of games, is well built, and is from a top brand.
- 65 game variations: With upto 65 game variations, there are so many different ways to play; Get ready to try them all
- Bonus darts: 6 soft tip darts and 6 replacement tips so you don’t have to worry about a lost one
- Fun voice and sound effects: With added voice and sound effects, you’ll get a good laugh and encouragement while playing
- Easy to mount: Everything you need to mount this electronic dartboard is available right out of the box along with storage for the darts themselves
- Easy set up: Once you insert aaa batteries your electronic dartboard is ready to go
- Top Quality Segments – Regulation-sized 15.5” electronic dart board target area is incredibly durable with precision engineered concave segment holes that lock in your shots
- Enhanced Scoring Experience – Ultra-thin spider and extended catch ring make hitting your target easy and with automatic scoring you don’t need to worry about keeping track
- 32 Games for up to 8 Players – Includes popular games like 01, Cricket, and more unique variants; with over 590 scoring options and up to 8 player multiplayer
- Bright Display – Display is easy to use and read at any distance, so you don’t need to worry about losing track of your score
- Included Accessories – Comes with six starter soft tip darts, mounting hardware, throw line, throw line measuring tape, and a game manual
- CRICKET MAXX SCORING – Large X/O cricket marks display is mounted on the door for easy to see scoring during game play.
- INTEGRATED WOOD DOORS – The integrated wood doors feature a stylish weathered grey finish
- GAMES AND VARIATIONS – This set includes 37 games, 210 level variations, solo play and heckler feature
- TARGET AREA – This recreation size target area is 13.5”
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED – Includes six soft tip darts, extra tips and AC adapter. The ARACHNID trademark is a registered trademark owned by Arachnid 360 LLC and used by Escalade Sports pursuant to the…
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- Tournament quality electronic dartboard regulation 15.5″ target area
- 39 games with 179 variations (seven cricket games)
- NylonTough segments improve durability and playability
- Micro thin segment dividers dramatically reduce bounce outs
- Up to eight Players with four player jumbo X/O LED score display. The ARACHNID trademark is a registered trademark owned by Arachnid 360 LLC and used by Escalade Sports pursuant to license
Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 Review
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Summary
An overall amazing dartboard – you really can’t go wrong by buying this one. It is loaded with features, has top-notch quality, and is priced competitively with other quality boards.