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Promoting Darts in a Bar
Hi Nutz!
I have been tagged to revive darts in a pub. In doing this I have to make darts popular and interesting among the locals/regular customers. Question is how?
I am considering holding classified steel tip blind draw wherein a veteran player will be paired with a rookie.
I am also thinking of holding a Bullshoot where everyone in the bar can join. The winner is the one with highest number of bulls made with 9 darts. He takes the pot (winner takes all). I'm putting a twist to this. All participants will only use bar darts.
Any comments and suggestions in promoting darts as a fun game in a bar? Thanks a lot!
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Well do they already play in the pub? if not then a good way would be to put on an exhibition and invite people to have a go.
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I like your ideas. Posting up in the pub at least a couple of weeks before an event will help draw people in. Also you and other players may need to go a few nights and play. If others see people playing it may catch their interest as well.
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Noted Uncle Poop! I'll try that too.
The owner of this pub passed away during the 80s where darts is at the height of popularity in Southern California. His sons did not know how to run the league, etc.
Old members said reviving this place might also restore our demoralized organization in the manner it used to. I'll give it a shot.
I visited the place last week and still see those dusty plaques hanging all around its walls. Along with an old Viper dartboard and chalk score board.
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05-23-2014, 03:17 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-23-2014, 03:18 AM by darwin1200.)
I am in the process of planning a fund raiser to be hosted by my team. I will be making the final proposal to the team (Ambassador Flight Crew) this Sunday with a target date for tournament to be June 29th!
Tournament Details :
LOD (Double Elimination)
501 - Cricket - 501 (Losers 701)
Entry Fee : $20 (75% towards prize money, 25% towards charity)
$1 fines (Through out the tournament if you "bust" or "miss" you have the option to take a shot of cheap, really cheap, harsh liquor or donate a $1, 100% goes to charity)
Misc. Events :
1) $5 Count-Up (Winner gets a 750ml bottle of whiskey)
2) $1 Three Dart Challenge (Throw three darts simultaneously, highest score wins, multiple chances, prize is TBD)
3) Raffle for Barrels (barrels to be donated for event)
100% of all misc. event donations go to charity.
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Wow thanks! I love that 3 dart and 9 dart challenge! I'll definitely try that! Thanks 181 3 dartout, hamo, and darwin1200.
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3 Dart is fun cause it is totally random, people make repeat attempts to be the highest score.
Another take is to offer 3 throws for $2.
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Have never tried it with a winner takes all concept...
We usually set it up so that the winner gets a bottle.
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With our LoDs... we usually do double or even triple elim. Depending on the number of people. $10 buy in... with one caveat. You can 'buy back' another loss after 3 for $5. This really helps drive up the pot.
-Milky
Keeping dart retailers in business since 2012.
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