Dart'em Up is classified on Yelp as a 'Kid Activity.' Well, aren't we all kids at heart? I had to convince my friend to come along but even he admitted it was a good time. We showed up on a Saturday night and I was expecting it to be a lot busier. I assumed it would be crawling with rugrats and ankle biters but my friend and I were it. They had a Saturday night special where it was unlimited play with any type of blaster. There was about 1.5-2 hours left before they closed up and figured we could play a lot of games. Since it was the two of us it was mano y mano while we had a gamesmaster/ref/time keeper there. The space is littered with Darts and with the variety of blasters available you need to be cognizant of what 'caliber' you're using. A family ended of four ended up coming in so despite being outnumbered 2-1 we beat them due to superior tactics, coordinated teamwork and the fact that two of the them hadn't hit puberty yet. Hey, a win's a win! read more

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This was an amazing time well spent with the kids. The staff along with Mr. Richard were amazing in dealing with our recreation center, even with our late arrivals. The arena was clean as well as the facility. They have a variety of weaponry all kid friendly which helps with the multitude of games. It is also adult friendly and you can go here with a group of friends and have fun. 10/10 read more

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Banquet for daughter's basketball team. Staff was receptive and friendly. Owner hosted banquet which was fun. A small venue but as the name suggests, we didn't go for the games, we went for the darts!!! Obstacle course paint ball style darts!! Epic!! We reserved the venue and had a great time. read more

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This is a new experience for us. Usually it's laser tag. But I have to say everyone at Dart'em Up cares about kids (and me) having fun. There are two levels of intensity and it's just good fun. A great indoor activity with Nerf toys, my kids blow off steam and run around having the best time. I have had staff go above and beyond with service multiple times. Highly recommend! read more

Dart'em Up - The nerf arena - Arcades Near Me - Austin, Texas

The BEST birthday party experience. Everything went so smoothly, from communication before to all the organization during the party. The whole place is clean and HUGE! We had plenty of room for our large party. The staff were so sweet and helpful, and they managed to keep a whole party of excited 6-7 year olds on schedule, which was impressive to say the least :) Everyone had a blast. We will definitely party here again. read more

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My son wanted to go with his friends to Dartemup, his post birthday thingy, when I check on there website, freaky Friday option looked good, so bought the tickets, had couple of questions, so called them, they were helpful and sounded polite over the phone, and boys absolutely loved it there, definitely recommend them!! read more

Consistently a wow experience. I've been bringing my boys for years now and I can't think of time the owner hasn't stopped by and shook my hand and truly showed interest in our family. This is one of those places that you just don't see everyday. A small business that brings fun and entertainment to the whole fam. We always feel safe, and worn out when we leave! read more

Dart'em Up - The nerf dudes. - Arcades Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent place with almost perfect execution, but the music is completely inappropriate for little kids to play around! It sounds dirty 6th street on Friday night, total trash! The music used to be much better! read more

One of the advantages of being a parent is finding out about all these cool places that you never knew existed -- places that never existed when you were a kid. One such place is Dart 'Em Up, a Nerf gun battle arena. Think: Laser tag but with nerf guns. We brought our family of four here, including our two grade school age kids, on a Tuesday (which is BOGO day). This brought our total to a reasonable $30 for about an hour's worth of fun. I was excited to see The Armory where we could each pick out a weapon, and our kids decided they were going to join forces and team up against me and my husband, so we donned our green and orange vests while engaging in a little light trash talking. The format involved an MC/deejay inside one of two large arenas, instructing the teams on which games we were playing, the rules of engagement, etc. We played capture the flag, last man standing, humans vs. zombies, and even a rousing "pick up the darts" game (a fellow parent remarked that they were stealing a beloved parenting technique encouraging us to pick up a bunch of darts before the timer ran out). My only criticism is kind of a big one: if you end up with a crappy blaster, your experience is going to be pretty miserable. Ask the person at the Armory for their recommendation and GO WITH THAT. My kids didn't listen (of course!) and instead chose based on the coolest looking blaster and it didn't work out too well for them. Some of the reviews mention that you can bring your own Nerf gun, so we may try that after the holidays. As a parent, I'm looking forward to checking out the waiting area with what appears to be a nicely stocked selection of beer and wine next time. read more

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This place is amazing!! We brought my nephew who was visiting for his birthday from Houston. The kids had a blast! They have a bar and parent viewing area to give parents a space to chill while the littles wear themselves out. Oh! And the staff were awesome, I can't say enough how nice the owner is. Looking for a place to host a party, this place IS IT! read more

We had super fun birthday celebration at Dart em Up! This was our 3rd time bringing his friends here for his birthday! He loves playing here. New renovation looks awesome. - On the right side, there's a more spacious game room with brand new arcade games, new electronic basketball games. The boys especially liked the Minecraft Dungeons arcade game. I got a prize from the claw machine! Instead of coins, you can buy game cards from the kiosk machine. There's a robust prize station y to redeem your points on your game card. The left side has an expanded lounge area with an extensive snack counter and several coolers which house cold beverages. More tables and chairs were added for ample seating. Hand sanitizer bottles available on tables The owner was great - friendly and checked in on us. Employees were nice and . Clean restrooms and extensive collection of Nerf guns to chose from. We got the Firestrike package so kids could choose any nerf gun and includes $15 game card. My daughter liked the cold vanilla latte drink and played air hockey, Dig Dug and drove the Super car racer. read more

Staff is very attentive to customers. Lots of things to do to entertain the kids. Establishment was clean. My kids had a blast. Would recommend selling food just not snacks. read more

This is a 5 Star this is good for kids adults, family, and friends. This is also awesome for birthday parties and just to hang out, it is super fun and the arcade was just as good. The Nerf guns do not hurt that bad and they're easy to use the refs were fair and we had an amazing time! read more

This is such a fun kid/family activity! The staff are super sweet and really look out for the well-being of all the kids!

This is my second time here in a few years. This place is great for birthday parties and walk-ins for kiddos. Brought two boys 7 and 11 as walk-ins. Purchased 3rd tier monster nerf guns (1hour) +$15 arcade card(s). Came on a Saturday 12:30 pm; great time, great fun. Staff are Amazing. There is a bar area that has drinks for kids and adults. The arcade is quality entertainment. The bathrooms are quite nice and clean. Owner was there both times. Great to see this business shine. read more

At Dart'em Up -- If your child is over 5 and loves nerf guns, check out Dart'em Up in Cedar Park. Found out about it this weekend and my son and I went today and had a blast and great way for the kids to let loose. Even get in on it if you want. They have a bar, TVs and arcade. read more

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Dart'em Up is a great place for kids to have birthday parties and it is quite popular with one birthday after another. The kids had a great time with the Nerf battle and the arcade games. read more

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We had my sons birthday party, it was a great time. All the kids had so much fun. My bday host Jacob was great.

We had a homeschool group meet up on Friday around lunchtime (currently there is a two-for-one special on Fridays between 12 and 4) and it was awesome!!! There are plenty of tables for moms to hang out while the kids burnt off some energy! The owner and everyone working there were accommodating and helpful. We would love to come back with a larger group! read more

Lil ones driving you crazy? Are you sick of looking at your spawn playing video games or being glued to the TV then load em up and get them to Dart'em Up. For an hour they will run around, play structured games, and shoot the heck out each other using those foam darts. It is a little pricey but you can bring your own weapon. They do have some cool rapid fire guns and I would recommend just renting them. The kids do go through a quick orientation before being cut loose. There are referees and an organizer who explains the different games like capture the flag. You can watch the mayhem comfortably from behind the observation glass stations. While sipping on a cold beer. Parents, I do realize that I buried the lead, COLD BEER! We had a great time watching young blood burn off energy and make some friends as he made sure to shot all the bad guys on the other team. Dart'em is available for parties as well.. Good times... read more

nine year old grandson had birthday party here. kids and adults had loads of fun. lots of game inventory to select from. place is clean and in good shape. definitely a place to book your next fun outing. read more

This is the best place in Austin for a kid's birthday party. We went for the second time today to a birthday party. We hosted my son's birthday party here in October 2020. The kids get to play with NERF guns, then they have pizza and birthday cake, and then they get to play for a long time in the arcade area. Everything is included in the price. Both times my son had a wonderful experience. The owner and everyone who works there is very nice and they go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time. It was, hands down, the easiest birthday party I ever planned -- because Dart 'Em Up literally took care of everything. I recommend Dart 'Em Up for birthdays, playdates, or any occasion. FIVE glowing stars. read more

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Always a great time here! I bring the 2 kids I nanny here during the summers and school breaks and they absolutely love it. The staff is always welcoming and kind. Richard, the owner is always pleasant and even remembers the boys and I when we return periodically! We've been coming here for about 1.5 years and we love it. Highly recommend. read more

This place is AWESOME. It's a great place to bring your kids and let them exhaust themselves having fun. Even the arcade has games for all ages. The snacks are priced so reasonably - I was shocked at my total and was expecting three times as much. And there are even adult beverages available. I plan on getting a group together of friends and kids for our next adventure here. Definitely 5 stars. read more

Honestly, the best customer service in a play place for kids. The facility was clean, the crew members were friendly, flexible and easy to work with. They made the night super fun for our kids and easy for parents. read more

Took my grandson there 2 weeks ago and he had a blast. He brought his own gun but wasn't allowed to use it because the psi was too high which I understand. He went through several guns before he found one that actually worked though but to sum it up he had a great time. read more

Great and very clean place. Staff and owner super accommodating and took care of everything. The whole party had a great time. Lots of praises from the guest. Pizza was from another place and was great. read more

This place is amazing to say the least! Came with our 7 year old for a bday party, and will say the decor is top notch. All the kids, and some adults =D were all playing and having a blast! They also have a bar for tons of options for the adults!!! Huge plus there! Will definitely come back not just for a bday, but also with a group. Could picture this to be a perfect spot to hang out with a small group as the kids battle it out, while the adults hang out and have a drink. Highly recommended!!! read more

Dart'em Up - Arcades Near Me - Austin, Texas

Took my boys to Dart'em Up and they had a blast. They quickly learned that the bigger nerf guns is not worth playing with. (Takes to long to load them.) I sat side lines watching and it was hilarious seeing adults vs. children. Since our original visit we have already returned again. They love it! Don't take my word for it go check them out for yourself. We will definitely be returning again. read more

This place is a blast! Fun for kids of all ages; our friend group went there last night and it was a perfect combination of activities. (I didn't care for the dodge ball option, so I took pictures instead); Darts, Dodgeball, and An Arcade! Perfect combination. read more

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What a great place to let the tweens burn some energy. They had a great time and I had fun watching them run around. They were very courteous and accommodating. We will be back. read more

Since we discovered Dart Em Up, we have spent hours here every. single. weekend. That means a 90-minute drive for me each way since we live in San Antonio! My son is a diehard Nerf fanatic and while he's been to laser tag places, it just wasn't the same. Then we discovered Dart em Up. He's almost 14, yet can't get enough of this place. Last Sunday he ran and played for two solid hours. As I watched through the (thankfully, soundproofed) window, I saw little kids, Dads, even an intrepid Grandma sneak around with her blaster held high. Referees are always present, ensuring gameplay is safe for everyone. They have plenty of room and will open an extra arena to make sure everyone has a great Nerf experience dodging barriers and Nerf bullets. It's a great place that is clean, well run, wholesome, and inviting for the entire family. It also has an arcade of games, party rooms for celebrating birthdays, and free Wifi (because this mom has to catch up on work). My only fervent wish is for Dart Em Up to please, please, please come to San Antonio! Your location would be mobbed, there are many Nerf fans here all wanting an indoor Nerf range for a fun afternoon. Pretty please? I'll even bring you brownies :) read more

Dart'em Up - Even Grandmas like to shoot Nerf guns at Dart Em Up! - Arcades Near Me - Austin, Texas

oh my Gosh! What an amazing place! So well organized & super clean! We went to an 8 yo bday party there tonight & the service was impeccable! Structured, punctual & accommodating! Can't wait to have our sons party here in late spring! read more

Really fun experience. Came with my wife/kids and everyone was very friendly and easy going. Highly recommend it. Met the owner who is a very nice man. I think he is on to something with this indoor nerf arena read more

If I could give even more stars I would! We had our son's 8th birthday here. The owner went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and that all had fun. The place was spotless and they have plans for an expansion. I HIGHLY recommend. All of the kids had a blast and the arcade at the end was a hit. We'll be back for sure! read more

Owner and the gentleman who ran through orientation both seemed nice and the game play looked fun. However, this was our first time here with my 6 year old and it left a little to be desired. When we arrived (around 1:55 pm) we were asked how long we wanted to play. We paid for 2 hours, bought socks, selected my son's nerf gun, were given a pink wristband, and headed into the "briefing room" for rules and instructions. My son was given an orange/yellow jersey and we headed into a room full of young players (ages 5-8 maybe). Across the hall, the bigger kids were playing. As soon as I sat down the owner introduced himself and asked how we heard about the place. I noticed at that time it was maybe 2:05 by the time my son started playing. I made note because the owner said, "We're going to move them all into one combined room about 2:30 pm." To which I said Ok because I really had no clue how it worked. Then around 2:20, game play stopped in the little kids room and there was lots of standing around, lining up, etc in the room for about 10 minutes. I finally went in the room after I noticed a line of little kids was being led across the hall to the big kids room (the aforementioned combining of rooms) but my son and maybe 4 other little kids remained in the original room. I asked "What's going on?" My son said, "I'm not going with them." This is when I realized we had walked into a room of YMCA campers. It seems the referees or whatever they are called let the non YMCA kids choose to go to play in the big kids room or stay in that original room. Of course, none of the non YMCA little kids wanted to compete against older players, so they stayed behind. Problem was, it was now 2:40 and it seemed like the few little kids who stayed had finally been sorted into new teams and play was just now starting again. Then all of a sudden, maybe around 3:00 pm, my son was given another choice to move to the big kids room and this time his whole team wanted to go. They weren't having as much fun with far fewer players, surely. So my son had no choice but to move across the hallway. Then at 3:15, the staff told the little kids their time was up and it was time to go. Again, this could have been YMCA kids. However, now there were few kids left playing in the big kids room (for want of a better term), and the original room was pitch black / closed. So I went to the front desk and asked what was up. Why after an hour and 15 mins (we paid for 2 hours) were we being kicked out? And I was told "pink wristbands were all done at 3:15. In short, very confusing, and I can only assume the staff intended that I would then stay and pay to play video games? I'm not sure how else the 2 hours we paid for was to be filled. Such a strange experience. My son had fun, but I don't think I will pay for 2 hours next time. Apparently we're lucky to get 1 hour of play for that price! read more

I have wanted to review this spot for awhile, because my kids always have fun and the owner is always so gracious and kind. He goes out of his way to engage and make sure everyone is happy. I have appreciated it over the years, particularly when I had some challenging parenting moments with my son. I fondly recall a few years back when my son was having a hard time managing his emotions, the owner pulled him aside gave him a little pep talk and offered him the biggest nerf gun they had. This gesture has always been something I remember, the owner stepping in to help when he saw that I had exhausted all my tricks and was just done. I only wish we lived closer, but I will always bring my kids back! read more

We absolutely love this place! Just had a Friday evening of nerf rival play for our son and his friends and they had a fantastic time! read more

Dart'em Up - Friday night nerf rival play - Arcades Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over the age of 12. The guns aren't broken as others have noted-- instead, the ammo is so utterly bent out of shape that it doesn't stay loaded in the gun. I used a triad and would stand there for 30 seconds at a time trying darts in my gun to find 3 that didn't pop out half way due to damage. Not to mention the refs did absolutely nothing about a few kids that mysteriously were never "out", regardless of the amount of times they were confirmed shot. Not worth it for the price for teens or adults. read more

We took about 70 children here for a field trip this summer and had nothing but good things to say! Staff were kind, considerate and accommodating in every way. Highly recommend this establishment! read more