Steel-Tipped Video Darts in Indianapolis: Why They’re the Ultimate Team Building Upgrade

Steel Tipped Video DARTS at The Hangar

🎯 Video Darts in Indianapolis: The Ultimate Guide for Groups, Parties & Corporate Events

If you’re looking for a high-energy, social activity in Indianapolis, video darts has quickly become one of the top choices—especially for corporate outings, birthday parties, and group events.

At The Hangar, video darts combines competition, simplicity, and nonstop interaction—without the hassle of traditional games.

🧠 What Are Video Darts?

Video darts are real darts + a real board, enhanced with:

  • Automatic scoring

  • Interactive game modes

  • Digital leaderboards

👉 Translation: no math, no confusion, just play.

🔥 Why Video Darts Are Perfect for Groups

✅ Easy for everyone

Even if you’ve never played darts, you’ll be up and running in minutes.

✅ Fast-paced

No waiting around—games move quickly so everyone stays engaged.

✅ Built for social interaction

Unlike arcade games, everyone plays together—not separately.

🏢 Why Corporate Groups Love Video Darts

At The Hangar, video darts are one of the most booked corporate activities because:

  • No learning curve

  • Team-based gameplay

  • High participation (no one sits out long)

  • Competitive but fun

👉 It hits the sweet spot between team-building and actual fun.

🎉 Perfect for Parties & Large Groups

Video darts scales easily:

  • 6–12 players at The Hangar (6 per dart bay/lane)

  • Multiple lanes for large groups

  • Team formats so everyone participates

👉 And we have lots of other games and things to do at The Hangar - whether it’s 2 people or 800, it works.

💰 Pricing & Booking (What to Expect)

💵 Cost

  • Typically $20 per hour per lane (click the book now button to check availability)

  • Custom pricing for private events (Rent both dart bays and all 3 gaming bays (golf, flight sim, mario kart) to up the ante on the fun!

⏱️ Time

  • For individual dart bays most groups book 1–2 hours

  • Corporate events: 2–4+ hours with most just going with the full gaming bay buyout (submit a venue rental request to go this route)

📅 Do you need a reservation?

  • Weekends: Yes (highly recommended)

  • Events: Always book in advance

👉 At The Hangar, peak times fill up fast.

🍔 Food & Drink Packages

If you're renting a single video dart bay experience we've got a full kitchen and bar to order from. If you're doing a buyout of our gaming bay (what most corporate groups do) then you'd need to fill out a venue rental request and we have packages you can order from

  • Per-person food packages starting at $20 for all you can eat

  • Drink packages (beer, cocktails, open bar) starting at $10

  • Full event catering

👉 You’re not just booking darts—you’re booking the entire experience and that's really what we specialize in.

⚔️ Video Darts vs Other Group Activities

Video Darts vs Traditional Darts

Steel Tipped Video darts

  • Automatic scoring

  • Beginner-friendly

  • Faster gameplay

Traditional

  • Traditional scoring with a chalk board and chalk

  • Slower, more serious

👉 Winner for events: Video darts

Video Darts vs Arcade Games

Video darts

  • Group interaction

  • Shared experience

Arcade games

  • Mostly solo

  • Short attention span

👉 Winner: Video darts

Video Darts vs Bowling

Video darts

  • Faster turns

  • No shoes or setup

  • More interaction

Bowling

  • Slower pace

  • More waiting

👉 Winner: Video darts (by a mile for engagement)

Video Darts vs Flight Club-Style Darts

They’re very similar.

  • Same exact core technology

  • Same interactive gameplay

Difference comes down to:

  • Pricing (Hangar is more reasonable)

  • Atmosphere (We offer a ton of other experiences so if you aren't ONLY out to play darts you've got options)

  • Flexibility

👉 At The Hangar, you get the same experience with a more flexible, indy/fun-driven environment.

📍 Where to Play Video Darts in Indianapolis

If you’re searching for:

  • “video darts near me”

  • “best group activity Indianapolis”

  • “corporate event ideas Indianapolis”

👉 Start with:

  • The Hangar

Located near downtown, it’s built specifically for:

  • Corporate events

  • Watch parties

  • Large group experiences

❓ FAQs

Are video darts real darts?

Yes—real darts, real boards, just smarter scoring.

Is it hard to learn?

No. Most people learn in under 5 minutes.

Can beginners play?

Absolutely. It’s designed for first-timers.

Do serious players like it?

Yes—for practice and social play. When is the last time you saw a serious bowler demand they score their game on a pencil and paper ? It's long overdue to have automatic scoring for darts!

Can you play competitively?

Yes—casual or highly competitive depending on your group.

Can you reserve lanes?

Yes—especially recommended for weekends and events. Click the book now button!

🚀 Why The Hangar Is the Best Place to Book Video Darts

The Hangar stands out because:

  • Multiple video darts lanes

  • Huge TVs + sports atmosphere

  • Food & drink packages

  • Space for large groups

  • Easy downtown access

  • Owned by a couple of brothers - Stephen and Brian Lindsay. We aren't a private equity nationwide chain. Feel good and go w/ the local boys!

👉 It’s not just darts—it’s a full event venue.

📅 Book Your Video Darts Experience

If you’re planning:

  • Corporate outing

  • Birthday party

  • Bachelor/bachelorette party

  • Team event

👉 Book early—prime times go fast.

You can rotate 2-6 people through structured matches without losing energy. We have 2 bays at The Hangar along with our 3 gaming sims and plenty of other games :) Some additional questions WITH answers are below:

What are video darts?
Real, steel darts that use cameras and sensors to automatically score. We have a big video screen that shows you how everything has been scored. Finally, automatically scored darts that use real, steel tipped darts!

How do video darts work?
Just like regular darts - using real steel tipped darts

What is the difference between video darts and traditional darts?
Traditional darts and steel tipped video darts at the Hangar both use the same, real steel darts so lets start there. Our video darts use camera sensors and multiple video displays to make it fun and easy. You do no work - focus on enjoying the company of your friends while the computer and sensors do the heavy lifting. Traditional darts you'd have to use a chalk board and waste mental space tracking each and every shot, likely for games most people have to try and remember the rules to. Traditional darts can be a drag for the common man, so video darts are a major upgrade! And the video interface allows you to have fun interactions between throws.

Are video darts easier than regular darts?
As far as throwing the darts goes, it's the same thing. The scoring part is a breeze for video darts. For traditional or regular darts you have to do it all by yourself on a chalk board. It'd be like bowling and having to keep your own score.

Why are video darts better for group events?
Video darts aren't intimidating because there is literally zero scoring understanding needed. You just do what the video display tells you and spend the rest of your time talking with friends. There are also really fun and interactive games beyond the traditional darts games where the video displays make it more fun. Think like golf games on a simulator vs. actual golf. For someone who doesn't golf much or ever the simulators can be a lot of fun when you gameify the experience.

Are video darts good for team building?
They are amazing! Some of the knockout games are hilarious to play against each other. Our video boards allow you to add pictures of yourselves or use emojis so that also makes it more fun. There's also a video capture for the final shot so you can replay everyone's facial expressions and moves when they winner is decided.

How many people can play video darts at once?
6 people at once is the maximum, but we have 2 steel tipped video dart bays at The Hangar so you can rent both and have up to 12 people playing darts at once

How long does a typical video darts game take?
You can play a game in as little as 10 minutes, but it really depends how many people you have and how good/bad your throws are. You get the board 1 hour at a time so there is plenty of time to get in many different games. And there are tons to choose from