Why Axe Throwing Is One of the Best Group Activities for Adults
The best group activities give you something to do — and something to laugh about afterward.
Getting a group of adults to agree on an activity isn’t always easy. Some people want to compete. Some just want to hang out. Some haven’t tried anything remotely athletic since high school and would prefer to keep it that way.
That’s part of why axe throwing works so well.
You don’t need experience. You don’t need to be particularly athletic. Everyone can participate at their own pace, and being terrible at it can be every bit as entertaining as being good at it.
At Axe Play, the throwing is really just what gets things started. Before long, somebody hits a bullseye nobody expected, somebody else discovers that confidence and accuracy have very little to do with each other, and the trash talking begins.
That’s when an activity turns into a memory.
Why Groups Keep Choosing Axe Play
You don’t have to take our word for it.
After hundreds of groups have thrown with us, the same things show up again and again in customer reviews: people arrive unsure whether they’ll be any good at axe throwing, discover that doesn’t matter nearly as much as they thought, and leave talking about how much fun they had together.
Friends come for a night out. Families come looking for something everyone can do. Coworkers come for team events. People celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties — and sometimes they don’t need a reason at all.
Different groups. Same basic result:
They have fun together.
WORK GROUP
“A great way for us to bond outside of the studio.”
“I went with my work group Club Pilates Nashua and we had so much fun! It was a great way for us to bond outside of the studio and Dave and Tim were so helpful! I managed to get both the bull and the spoon 💪”
— Meghan Smith, Google Review
GIRLS’ NIGHT
“I haven’t been out with the girls in years…”
“We had a girls night at Axe Play. I haven’t been out with the girls in years and I had never been axe throwing. It was so much fun! Atmosphere was calm, they ensure you are aware of safety and protocols for you, those in your party, and the parties around you. You can bring your own food, and they have so many games you can play to step up your axe throwing game. I plan to go back and bring my family. My son is so excited to give it a try.”
— Kristin Bachmann, Google Review
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
“We all had a BLAST!”
“This place was awesome! First time doing anything like this for my friends 30th surprise birthday party and we all had a BLAST! The staff were great, super accommodating, and friendly!”
— Sadie Bilodeau, Google Review
Girls’ nights. Work outings. Birthdays. Family get-togethers. Different reasons for walking through the door — the same kind of stories when they leave.
But What If I’ve Never Thrown an Axe?
Good. A lot of people haven’t.
Axe throwing looks harder than it is, and nobody walks into Axe Play expected to know what they’re doing. We’ll show you how to throw safely, help you find a technique that works for you, and give you time to figure it out.
Some people stick an axe almost immediately. Others need a little coaching. And some spend half the session wondering why the axe clearly has a personal problem with them.
All three can have a great time.
That’s one of the reasons axe throwing works so well for groups. You don’t need matching skill levels, athletic ability, or experience. Everyone can throw at their own pace, compete if they want to, play different games, or simply enjoy watching their friends discover they aren’t nearly as good as they predicted.
You don’t have to be good at axe throwing to have a good time axe throwing.
“I was a little apprehensive but we were looking for something unique to do and this was out of the ordinary. Really fun. Would totally go again.”
— Sherry Newton, Google Review
Why People Love Axe Play
Everyone’s a little nervous their first time.
Will it stick? Is it going to hurt? Is there a special technique that makes it go in more consistently?
Relax. We’ve done this before.
Our Axeperts will show you where to stand, how to hold it and how to use a smooth, controlled motion that gives you the best chance of sticking it. Everyone gets to go at their own pace, and a little coaching can make a big difference.
Before long, you’ll stop worrying about your technique and start enjoying yourself.
And yes, it feels pretty damn good when you finally get it in.
Then I’d go straight into four cards, not six:
MORE THAN AXES
Axes are only the beginning. Throw knives, dig into the Fun Box and find out just how many ridiculous things we’ve figured out how to stick into a target.
GAMES & CHALLENGES
Play different games, compete with your group, take on an Axepert Challenge or put your money where your throw is with the Money Shot.
DRINKS AT REAL-WORLD PRICES
Beer, wine, canned cocktails and plenty of non-alcoholic choices. Good selection, fair prices and something to enjoy between throws.
GREAT STAFF. FAIR PRICES.
Helpful coaching when you want it, room to enjoy your group when you don’t, and a fun night out that doesn’t need to cost a fortune.
COME SEE WHAT ALL THE FUN IS ABOUT
You don’t need experience. You don’t need to be good at it. You just need some people you enjoy spending time with.
We’ll handle the rest.
