How to Plan Bar Events? Boost Revenue with a "Mid-Week Darts Night"
Discover how to boost bar revenue with WillDarts’ electronic dart machine for bars. Our guide on planning a Mid-Week Darts Night helps create engaging events that attract crowds and increase profits. Elevate your bar’s atmosphere and sales with our expert tips.
- 1. The Right Direction for Mid-Week Events: Retention First
- 2. Why Do Darts Events Effectively Increase Revenue?
- 1. Darts is the Ultimate "One-Handed Sport."
- 2. Naturally Extending Dwell Time
- 3. The "Loser Buys a Round" Culture
- 3. Practical Planning: How to Launch a Darts Night from Scratch
- Step 1: Choose a Beginner-Friendly Format
- Step 2: Gamify the Drinking, Don't Just Sell It
- Step 3: Prizes That Force a Return Visit
- 4. How to Promote Your Event? 3 Low-Cost Tactics
- 5. The ROI Reality Check: Is It Worth It?
- 6. Summary
- 🚀 Action Plan

If you are searching for:
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"How to plan bar events"
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"How to increase bar revenue"
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"Ideas for slow weeknights at a bar"
Then you are likely facing the same universal problem: The mid-week traffic cliff.
The reality for most venues is stark: Friday and Saturday are packed, but come Tuesday and Wednesday, your staff outnumber your guests. Rent, labor, and utilities are burning cash every minute, but sales are flat. To drive traffic, many owners try Happy Hours or "Buy 1 Get 1" deals, but the result is often "revenue without profit" and customers who vanish once the discount ends.
The core problem isn't a lack of events; it's the lack of a compelling reason to return.
1. The Right Direction for Mid-Week Events: Retention First
In any effective bar traffic strategy, there is one proven principle:
Dwell Time = Drink Sales.
If a customer stays for one extra hour, a second or third round of drinks is almost guaranteed. Compared to bands, DJs, or trivia nights, Electronic Dart Machines have a natural advantage: they require no stage, no extra staff, no high performance fees, and can be used repeatedly every week.
This is why smart venue owners are turning to "Mid-Week Darts Nights" to cure the mid-week slump.
2. Why Do Darts Events Effectively Increase Revenue?
1. Darts is the Ultimate "One-Handed Sport."
Darts is one of the few true one-handed entertainment activities. You throw with one hand, leaving the other hand naturally free for a drink. Unlike billiards or arcade games that require two hands, darts reinforces the drinking habit rather than interrupting it.
2. Naturally Extending Dwell Time
A typical dart tournament lasts 2–3 hours. Between waiting for their turn, watching friends play, and analyzing the game post-match, customers are constantly ordering drinks. Operational data shows that check averages in dart zones are typically 30% higher than at standard tables.
3. The "Loser Buys a Round" Culture
In the darts community, there is an unwritten rule that requires zero education: Loser Buys a Round.
This cultural norm directly drives bulk sales of beers and shots. For a bar owner, this is the ideal consumption structure.
3. Practical Planning: How to Launch a Darts Night from Scratch
Step 1: Choose a Beginner-Friendly Format
Do not use professional formats like 501 right away; the barrier to entry is too high for casual drinkers.
👉 Recommended Format: Blind Draw Doubles
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How it works: Everyone puts their name in a hat (or the machine), and partners are paired randomly.
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The Advantage: Beginners get paired with experts, and strangers are forced to break the ice. This element of "unknown" builds community and vibe instantly.
Step 2: Gamify the Drinking, Don't Just Sell It
Use the Party Mode built into Willdarts Electronic Dart Machines to automate the fun and reduce the burden on your servers. For example:
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First Bullseye: The whole table takes a sip.
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Bust (Going over score): The thrower buys a shot.
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Win Streak: Win two games in a row? Assign a shot to an opponent.
Step 3: Prizes That Force a Return Visit
❌ Don't: Give cash prizes.
✅ Do: Give bar tabs, craft beer buckets, or free entry to next week's event.
The Goal: Turn a one-time event into a recurring habit.
4. How to Promote Your Event? 3 Low-Cost Tactics
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Activate Your Regulars: Post directly in your customer group chats: "Where are you going after work Wednesday? Come to [Bar Name] and win free beer." Don't over-explain; lead with the benefit.
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Cross-Industry Invites: Invite local corporate teams, dart clubs, or even pool leagues to "invade" your bar. This is far more effective than paid ads.
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Social Media Focus: Don't just post photos of the machine. Post, people. Capture the toast, the shock of a win, and the cheers. You are selling the atmosphere, not the hardware.
5. The ROI Reality Check: Is It Worth It?
Let's look at a realistic comparison:
| Scenario | Traffic | Est. Revenue |
| A Standard Tuesday | 5 Tables (Avg $25/head) | ≈ $125 |
| Darts Night | 16 Players + 10 Spectators | ≈ $940 |
Note: Darts Night Revenue = (16 players × $40 avg spend) + (10 spectators × $30 avg spend). This doesn't even include the coin-drop revenue from the machine itself.
Conclusion: The coin revenue from the machine is just "pocket money." The real profit comes from the multiplier effect on high-margin liquor sales.
6. Summary
An electronic dart machine is not just a piece of furniture; it is a core traffic engine for your midweek operations.
If you are looking for a strategy that is long-term, low-maintenance, and revenue-focused, then a "Mid-Week Darts Night" is your best answer.
🚀 Action Plan
Stop letting your venue sit empty on Tuesday nights.
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