Arachnid Cricket Pro 650 Review

Arachnid is a well-known name when it comes to electronic dart boards and in all likelihood, you will have used one of their units at some point. In fact, they’ve been making boards for over 40 years now and so you can rely on them to deliver a high quality product that has been well thought out. 

If you’re looking to add an electronic dart board to your own set-up in other words, you likely won’t go wrong with something from Arachnid. 

So how does the Arachnid Cricket Pro 650 shape up? And how does it compare to other similar products? Let’s take an in-depth look.

And to look at, that is what this unit appears to be. It makes a strong first impression thanks to its elaborate pub-friendly design that is perfect for any home games room. It is tall and built into a single arcade-style cabinet that keeps its footprint as small as possible despite being visually arresting. 

Specifically, the item measures in at 51.75x26.5x5.5 inch. But the only measurement that really matters is the size of the target area.

Here, you’re getting the regulation 15.5” target zone, which means that it’s ideal for practicing for tournaments and games (unlike some others that are only for fun). The dartboard also features the trademarked tournament colors, which further emphasizes the legitimacy of the set-up here.

The dartboard itself has been very well designed too. It features micro-thin segment dividers between areas, which drastically reduce the likelihood of rebound. This helps to eliminate one of the most frustrating drawbacks that we often associate with electronic dartboards. The Nylon Tough segments meanwhile are built to be resilient and to stand the test of time – ensuring you can keep playing!

The score is displayed on an LED readout. One more thoughtful feature is the inclusion of a storage area under the lid where you can keep your darts and all other supplies.

As an electronic dartboard, you of course expect the inclusion of some smart features. At the very least, you should expect to be able to automatically track your score. But that’s not all you get here!

What’s also great is the included voice prompt. This reminds you whose turn is next and helps you to keep track of who is winning and losing at any given point. A great feature for winners… an annoying one for losers!

In all seriousness, this seemingly basic feature goes a long way to making the game more accessible and easy to play. You aren’t going to need to walk up to the board and peer at the scoreboard repeatedly.

There are also some other useful features thrown in here. For instance, the board will support up to 8 players, making it an excellent option for entertaining guests. Conversely, you also get a solo play option which will allow you to practice on your own and hone your skills. 

Another useful feature that you often don’t find is the inclusion of a handicap mode – this makes it great.

Arachnid Cricket Pro 650 Games

As is common with most electronic dartboards, you’ll also get a large number of different games with the 650. This includes 24 different game modes, with a whopping 132 different set-ups once you include all the settings and potions.

While some models such as the 800 do include more game modes, this is more than enough for the vast majority of people. To be honest, you will normally find your favorite three or four and tend to stick with those anyway!

Other than the expected AC adaptor and mounting hardware, you do also get 6 soft tip darts included in the package. That means that you’re ready to start playing as soon as everything is up and running.

Overall, this is a great product that has been very well designed and offers plenty of game modes. The price is definitely very fair given how much fun there is to be had here!

Overall this electronic dart board gets a strong recommendation!

Looking for a lower-cost alternative? Check out our review of the Cricket Pro 450.

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