How Much Does Axe Throwing Cost?

Axe throwing is somewhat similar to archery, in that it is a target-striking sport. The objective of the competitors is to throw axes at circular targets. It is believed that this sport started as a way for lumberjacks to make time pass by throwing their axes at different objects.

The usual target used in this sport is a circular board that is made of wood. It has five color-coded concentric circles that are about 4 inches wide. The distance between competitors and their targets is about 21 feet, this being the standard length in competitions. There are also competition organizers that choose different distances, anywhere between 10 and 30 feet.

You will get different points with each throw, depending on where you manage to land the axe on the target board. To get an exact point of contact, the points awarded will be based on the outermost ring where the axe touches the board. The Bull’s eye is worth five points while hitting the exterior circles will be awarded between 1 and four points, depending on the distance from the center, with the outermost circle being worth the least, 1 point.

When it comes to official competitions, throwers will usually receive five throw attempts each. When the thrower either steps past the target line before the axe reaches the target or the throw misses the target completely, this single throw will be disqualified and the thrower will receive zero points for it. The winner will be the thrower that will have the maximum number of points after the five throws.

Most of the time, you will see axe throwing competitions as parts of bigger lumberjack sporting events.

Axe throwing will usually be done in a safe facility that can guarantee a safe, although fun experience for competitors and other guests alike. It’s not uncommon for people to book this activity for all kinds of parties, from birthday parties to corporate events, and even bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Expect axe throwing to cost somewhere between $25 and $300 per hour, depending on the number of individuals to book the place, where you’re booking the whole location or just one lane, and your geographical location. Some smaller facilities can be rented in full for about $150 + the individual per-person cost depending on the number of individuals to participate.

At BadAxeThrowing, for example, a business with locations in multiple countries, You will pay around $27 per person per 45 minutes for simple walk-ins, while booking a lane for 1.5 hours of guaranteed playtime will cost around $42 per person. The second package can only be booked by groups of 6 or more people.

At TotalAxe, on the other hand, a location in Clinton Township, MI, you will pay $25 per thrower for smaller groups of up to 5 members, while groups of six or more throwers can rent the whole place for $150 for one hour, $225 for two hours, or $300 for three hours. They also offer three membership tiers, priced between $10 and $50 per month.

Additional costs to consider

Larger groups or groups that want to stay longer than initially agreed will usually pay around $25 per additional person or per additional hour. Unless the location is booked by someone else, you will always be welcome to add time for an additional team.

Although most venues will allow you to go inside as a spectator or guest and just look at other people playing, you are most likely still going to be charged an entrance fee.

Depending on the location you’re going to, you might be able to buy different types of foods and drinks, but these will be paid additionally.

Some locations offer add-ons like trophies made specifically for you, a private Glow Throw, or tournament-style play, although these will usually come at an additional cost.

There are also locations that offer other items for you to throw as well. Among the most common ones are batarangs, reinforced playing cards, shovels, throwing knives, or bigger axes, although this is something you should ask before booking.

For bigger groups, you can hire a trainer to give you tips and even axe-throwing training lessons so that you’re also getting better while having fun.

Axe Throwing overview

It’s always thrilling to think about throwing an axe at a piece of wood. And although it might sound fun, you should know right from the bat that this isn’t really as simple as it sounds. Even though it might be hard, axe throwing is still loved by a lot of people all around the world.

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Of course, as you will be playing around with axes, you will have to consider some safety issues before you begin.

You might be an active person that tried a lot of other sports, but axe-throwing will surely be something you will have a hard time forgetting, as it will give you a lot of excitement and thrill never experienced before. And although you might expect axe throwing to be a thing that only happens in the forest, there are more axe-throwing facilities in urban areas.

The dangers of this sport and age restrictions

Most locations won’t have an age restriction when it comes to axe-throwing and if this restriction will be present, it will be for children under 13 years old. Although there are still some factors that should be considered before someone gives axe throwing a try, like mental fortitude, coordination, and of course, strength.

Of course, axes in general can be very harmful when used improperly, but the activity of axe-throwing is designed to be more of an entertainment and sport, making it less dangerous. As long as you’re doing it correctly, there is no harm around it.

To prevent people from injuring themselves, axes that are used in axe-throwing activities are made with blunt heads and no sharp edges. This makes them very unlikely to hurt someone when accidentally thrown in the wrong direction. The sport itself will also be done in an indoors space that was built specifically for it and under the supervision of trained professionals, as an additional safety measure.

How Long Does an Axe Throwing Session Take?

Before every axe-throwing session, you will get about 15 to 20 minutes of training from an axe instructor that has the necessary certifications. After the training is done, the actual session time will start to run, which is usually between 45 minutes to three hours or more, depending on the amount of time you have booked the lane or venue for.

As for what you should ear for axe throwing, you should go for something that will allow movement and flexibility of the upper body, without being too bulky or cumbersome. As for the shoes, it is recommended you go for closed-toe models with a stable base. There are venues that will force you to rent shoes from them if you go there with something that isn’t closed-toe.

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How Much Does Axe Throwing Cost?