Built for home game rooms, practice spaces, and players who want a more connected experience, the Prodigy keeps games moving while preserving the sound and feel of darts landing in premium sisal. Whether you are tracking improvement over time, hosting a group, or recreating a tournament atmosphere at home, the system puts game controls, scoring, and player information within easy reach.
18″
Tournament-size Kenyan sisal bristle board
Auto
Bi-ocular dart recognition & scoring
360°
Adjustable LED lighting
HDMI
TV, Wi-Fi & Ethernet connectivity
How the Prodigy Electronic Dartboard Works
Players throw standard steel tip darts at the bristle board just as they would with a traditional setup. Two cameras, infrared lighting, and location algorithms recognize where each dart lands and calculate the score automatically. The system can identify standard hits along with bounce-outs, missed darts, and robin hoods. When the darts are removed, the board recognizes that the turn is complete and advances to the next player.
Scores and game controls appear in the Prodigy app or on a connected TV or monitor. Depending on your setup, you can use a smart device by itself, connect directly to a TV or monitor, or use a smart device as the remote for the larger display. That means less time doing arithmetic and more time focusing on the next throw.
Automatic Scoring With Authentic Steel Tip Play
Unlike many electronic dartboards designed for soft tip darts, the Prodigy uses an 18-inch tournament-specification bristle board made with Grade A Kenyan sisal. Its razor-thin, staple-free spider helps increase the available scoring area and reduce bounce-outs. The replaceable board can also be rotated to distribute wear more evenly.
The key difference from a traditional steel tip dartboard is what happens after the dart lands. Instead of relying on players to add scores, track turns, and calculate checkouts, the recognition system records the throw and updates the game automatically. Players keep the traditional steel tip experience while gaining the convenience of a connected electronic dartboard.
Smart App Features and Connected Play
The dedicated Prodigy app turns a compatible smartphone or tablet into a scoring and control center. Players can set up games, enter up to four player names, view scores, access game rules, adjust game settings, and correct a throw if a score needs to be changed. Player profiles, game history, and statistics make it easier to follow progress from one session to the next.
For X01 games, available settings include double-in, double-out, checkout assistance, play-order determination, and announcer controls. Manufacturer software updates may also add features, games, sounds, and graphics over time.
The board supports several connection options:
Direct Wi-Fi Connection
Connect a phone or tablet to the dartboard’s own Wi-Fi access point without joining a home network.
Home Wi-Fi
Add the Prodigy to a local wireless network for quick access from devices on the same network.
Wired Ethernet
Use the Ethernet port when a wired network connection is preferred.
TV or Monitor
Send the scoreboard to a larger screen through HDMI.
Audio
Connect a compatible sound system through the stereo audio jack.
Keyboard and Mouse
Use the USB port to control the system when operating through a TV or monitor without a smart device.
Adjustable 360-Degree LED Lighting
Integrated 360-degree LED lighting surrounds the playing area to reduce shadows and create more consistent visibility across the board. The protective surround helps limit glare, and the brightness can be adjusted for the room. The result is a cleaner view of the target and a more tournament-like environment for practice or group play.
Who Is the Prodigy Best For?
The Prodigy is a strong fit for:
- ✓Steel tip players who want automatic scoring without switching to a soft tip board
- ✓League and competitive players who want to review game history and statistics
- ✓Families and groups who want faster setup and easier scorekeeping
- ✓Game room owners who want scores displayed on a TV or monitor
- ✓Players who value tournament-size construction, shadow-reducing lighting, and connected features
The system is intended for indoor use and requires secure wall mounting, power, and enough clear space for a regulation throwing lane.
Product Features and Benefits
Fully Automatic Scoring
Bi-ocular recognition identifies each throw and handles scoring, turn changes, bounce-outs, misses, and robin hoods so players can stay focused on the game.
Premium Bristle Playing Surface
Grade A Kenyan sisal provides the familiar feel and self-healing qualities expected from a traditional steel tip board.
Tournament-Size Board
The 18-inch by 1 1/2-inch playing board delivers an authentic steel tip target.
Razor-Thin, Staple-Free Spider
Less wire and no staples mean more open scoring area and fewer potential deflections.
Player Profiles and Statistics
Saved game history and stats help players monitor performance over time.
Flexible Display Options
Follow the game on a phone, tablet, TV, or monitor, depending on the preferred setup.
Adjustable 360-Degree Lighting
Integrated LEDs reduce shadows and can be tuned for the room.
Multiple Network Modes
Connect directly to the board, join a home Wi-Fi network, or use wired Ethernet.
Replaceable and Rotatable Board
Rotate the bristle board to balance wear and replace it when needed without replacing the complete system.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
D9000W |
| Overall dimensions |
32 × 32 × 6 in |
| Weight |
40 lbs |
| Dartboard size |
18 in diameter × 1 1/2 in thick |
| Playing surface |
Premium Grade A Kenyan sisal bristle |
| Dart compatibility |
Standard steel tip darts |
| Spider |
Razor-thin, staple-free wire |
| Scoring |
Automatic bi-ocular dart recognition using cameras, infrared lighting, and location algorithms |
| Lighting |
Integrated adjustable 360-degree LED lighting with protective surround |
| App compatibility |
Prodigy Dartboard app for compatible Apple and Android smartphones and tablets |
| Wireless connectivity |
Dartboard Wi-Fi access point or connection to a local Wi-Fi network |
| Wired connectivity |
Ethernet |
| Display connection |
HDMI |
| Audio connection |
Stereo audio jack |
| Additional input |
USB port for keyboard and mouse |
| Operating modes |
Smart device only; TV/monitor only; TV/monitor with smart device as remote |
| Power |
Power cord; suitable indoor electrical outlet required |
| Installation |
Indoor wall mounting to wood studs or suitable brick/concrete block surface; never mount to drywall alone |
| Board maintenance |
Rotatable and replaceable Prodigy bristle board |
| Warranty |
Manufacturer’s two-year limited warranty for the original purchaser, subject to stated terms and exclusions |
What’s Included
According to the manufacturer’s D9000W assembly manual, the package includes:
- Prodigy smart bristle dartboard assembly
- Wall-mount bracket
- Two wall-mount screws
- Two concrete anchors for applicable masonry installations
- Power cord
- Assembly and operating instructions
Installation and Room Planning
Important: The Prodigy is a substantial 40-pound wall-mounted system. The manufacturer directs users to attach the bracket to the center of wood studs or to a suitable brick or concrete block wall with the appropriate hardware. It must not be mounted to drywall alone. Installation should be completed by a capable adult with another adult available to help lift and position the unit.
Before installation, plan for access to an indoor electrical outlet and for any HDMI, audio, Ethernet, or USB connections you intend to use. Leave enough clear floor space for a safe throwing lane and follow the measurements in the current D9000W manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Prodigy electronic dartboard work?
Players throw steel tip darts at the premium bristle board as they would on a traditional dartboard. Cameras, infrared lighting, and location algorithms identify each hit, calculate the score, and send game information to the Prodigy app or a connected display.
Can I use standard steel tip darts with the Prodigy?
Yes. The Prodigy is designed for authentic steel tip play on an 18-inch tournament-specification bristle dartboard.
How does the automatic scoring system work?
The bi-ocular recognition system uses two cameras, infrared lighting, and location algorithms to recognize where darts land. The system can identify standard hits as well as bounce-outs, missed darts, and robin hoods, and it advances after players remove their darts.
Can the Prodigy dartboard connect to a TV?
Yes. The system includes an HDMI port for a TV or monitor and an audio jack for a sound system. It can run with a smart device, a TV or monitor with a keyboard and mouse, or a TV or monitor with a smart device used as the remote.
Does the Prodigy require Wi-Fi?
A home Wi-Fi network is not required for every setup. The board can create its own Wi-Fi access point for a direct smart-device connection, join a home Wi-Fi network, or connect through wired Ethernet.
What features are available through the Prodigy app?
The app displays scores, supports game and player setup, stores player profiles, game history, and statistics, provides game settings and checkout assistance, and allows score corrections when needed. The manufacturer also provides software updates that may add features, games, sounds, and graphics.
What are the dimensions of the Prodigy dartboard?
The complete wall-mounted system measures 32 by 32 by 6 inches and weighs 40 pounds. The replaceable playing board measures 18 inches in diameter by 1 1/2 inches thick.
Does the dartboard require professional installation?
Professional installation is not specifically required by the manufacturer, but the unit must be securely wall-mounted by a capable adult, with another adult assisting with lifting and positioning. It must attach to wood studs or a suitable masonry surface and must never be installed into drywall alone.
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