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Wed: 4p - 9p*
Thu: 4p - 9p*
Fri: 4p - 10p
Sat: 12p - 10p
Sun: 12p - 8p
*Final Hour is by appointment ONLY

Axe Throwing

What is it?

Founded in 2006, the sport of axe throwing made its start in a backyard of Toronto. Today, it’s exploded to dozens of locations and hundreds of thousands of throwers.

Similar to darts, players throw a 1.5 lb hatchet at a circular bulls-eye target 15 ft away and score points based on placement.

Matches are played with a head-to-head format of two players throwing at their own targets playing 3 rounds of 5 throws each.

Our Total Tournament Bookings play out with a round-robin seeded double elimination tournament. You’ll know who the best thrower is, and the winner gets those sweet bragging rights.

Never thrown before? No problem! Our MCs will have you sticking axes in no time. Anyone can do it, and you’ll be sure to have a great time!

Safety

Even though the sport is safe, it still includes inherent risks we mitigate with our rules and staff. You will have a Monitoring Coach in the throwing lanes with you, teaching you how to throw, going over the game, and monitoring for safety. We follow tried and true rules and regulations to ensure you have a fun and safe experience.

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Axe Throwing FAQs

Short Answer: Yes. We do take walk-ins for the Throw.

However… walk-in availability depends on our lane & staff availability and is first come, first served.

To ensure you have lanes when you want them, we strongly recommend making a booking ahead of your visit.

Our basic Throw sessions can accommodate anywhere from 2 up to 10 players with more overall time the larger your group gets.

The Tourney is a flat rate for groups ranging from 6 to 24 players.

Our private events can range anywhere from 2-70 players.

Sometimes when a booking is unavailable, our website may tell you, be grayed out, or you wont see the item. This can happen with any of the following circumstances:

  1. The date picked is too far out to book (Throw bookings can be booked a max of 18 days out while Tourneys are 30 days)
  2. We are closed on your desired day/time
  3. We are already fully booked for your desired day/time, check back later if availability changes

Glad you asked!

For $27 per player, you and your group receives variable time dependent on your group size (20 min of throw time per person). You will always have the perfect amount of time, regardless of your group size.

Visit the THROW page for more details!

We also have our TOURNEY option for a flat rate of $480 and $620 for 4 targets for 90 minutes and 2 hours, respectively.

For information and pricing on Private Events, visit our Private Events page HERE.

The answer is typically the earlier, the better. Weekends typically fill up, so plan ahead by booking here.

Throw can be booked a maximum of 2 weeks out, but can be booked even day of.

Tourney can be booked a maximum of 30 days out.

If you have more than the maximum players count for the Throw, we recommend our Tourney option. The Tourney offers 4 targets for 90 minutes or 2 hours at a flat rate, regardless of player count.

For groups larger than 24, please contact us regarding a Private Event.

It may be necessary to split your larger group into multiple smaller Throw bookings. If you are looking to do so, please contact us to se this up.

Availability may change during your booking process that would not allow you to properly book your Throw.

Please book appropriately for your group size to avoid confusion, availability issues, etc. We have many 4 target options if you’re looking for more targets.

We totally get it, axe throwing is FUN!

While our Throw duration is the perfect amount of throwing time for most, we provide time add-ons for customers who wish to extend their time throwing with us.

An extra 10 minutes is $20 while an additional 20 minutes is $30. This is charged to the group as a whole, not per person.

We do not book time add-ons ahead though, bookable only if our availability allows it. Be sure to give us a call ahead of booking to check what the availability looks like if you anticipate wanting more throw time. We cannot guarantee availability, but we can give you a fairly good idea.

Alternatively, you can simply book for more players than are in your party.

Above the payment section of the booking process, there is an option to Pay by: Gift Certificate.

Type in the code (including the “G”) in that box and click apply, and the amount on the gift certificate will apply to the booking.

Location of Gift Certificate Payment Link

Gift cards purchased prior to November 2019 do not integrate with our online booking software, at this time.

If your gift certificate code does not start with a “G”, we kindly ask that you simply give us a call (508-251-2815) during our operating hours to book your throwing ahead of when you come in. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sorry to see you go! We are happy to do what we can for you.

However, every group is bound by the Cancellation Policy within the terms agreed to upon booking with us. Please refer to your booking’s terms, found in the confirmation email, for specific policy information, as the information below is for reference only.

Throw bookings have a 24 hour cancellation; Tourney booking have a 72 hour cancellation; Private Events have a 1 week cancellation. After these windows of time, cancellations are non-refundable.

 

There may still be options available to you. Call us (508-251-2815) or email info@halfaxe.com with your booking ID #.

Marlborough, MA currently has a mask mandate which we are enforcing.
All customers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering unless actively eating or drinking

We have a bar that serves a collection of local crafts and favorites as well as staple items. We offer beers, ciders, seltzers, and a small selection of wine.

We do not allow any outside drinks, whether from the Pit Stop Tavern in the building or BYOB.

Guests are expected to be safe and in control of themselves at all times. Half Axe reserves the right to refuse service and/or request a guest or group to leave, at any time, without refund if guests cannot cooperate or are belligerent.

Yes. We sanitize the arenas and spectating areas after each group. We also sanitize high traffic areas, such as the lobby and bathrooms, regularly throughout the day.

Yes!

Competitive axe throwing facilities have operated for over 10 years with no major incidents. We have operated since 2018 without any incidents.

Still, our number one priority is always safety. Everyone’s seen the videos. That’s why we have taken measures to make sure bounce backs do not happen, such as using non-elastic padding and wooden axe handles. Coaches are also there teaching how to throw and go over safety before anything is thrown, and they’re with your group the entire time of your booking to ensure safety.

We require players to wear closed-toed shoes. If we can see your toes, you can’t throw.
Besides that, we recommend loose, non-restrictive clothing. You may also want to leave the heels at home.

Short Answer: Yes. We do take walk-ins for the Throw.

However… walk-in availability depends on our lane & staff availability and is first come, first served.

To ensure you have lanes when you want them, we strongly recommend making a booking ahead of your visit.

Glad you asked!

For $27 per player, you and your group receives variable time dependent on your group size (20 min of throw time per person). You will always have the perfect amount of time, regardless of your group size.

Visit the THROW page for more details!

We also have our TOURNEY option for a flat rate of $480 and $620 for 4 targets for 90 minutes and 2 hours, respectively.

For information and pricing on Private Events, visit our Private Events page HERE.

You must be at least 15 years old to both throw and/or spectate. Minors are additionally required to be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian, who must also be booked to throw.

Leagues are 18+.

Yes!

If you or someone in your group just wants to watch, they may. Spectators must still sign the waiver, though. There is a $1 fee to legalize the document.

Everyone in the group, including Spectators, must be over the age of 15.

We have a bar that serves a collection of local crafts and favorites as well as staple items. We offer beers, ciders, seltzers, and a small selection of wine.

We do not allow any outside drinks, whether from the Pit Stop Tavern in the building or BYOB.

Guests are expected to be safe and in control of themselves at all times. Half Axe reserves the right to refuse service and/or request a guest or group to leave, at any time, without refund if guests cannot cooperate or are belligerent.

Our bar has some pre-packaged items (chips, pretzels, candy, etc.), but we do not offer prepared food. We do allow outside food as well. Please be aware that there aren’t tables for serving, so we recommend individual meals.

Private Events are the only events that may be catered.

We do not allow any outside beverages. Please visit our bar information for more: HERE

No. We provide axes for you and your party.
Do not bring axes, darts, knives, etc.

League members may bring personal axes.

Above the payment section of the booking process, there is an option to Pay by: Gift Certificate.

Type in the code (including the “G”) in that box and click apply, and the amount on the gift certificate will apply to the booking.

Location of Gift Certificate Payment Link

Gift cards purchased prior to November 2019 do not integrate with our online booking software, at this time.

If your gift certificate code does not start with a “G”, we kindly ask that you simply give us a call (508-251-2815) during our operating hours to book your throwing ahead of when you come in. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We currently do not have a convenient way of checking your balance on gift certificates or cards.

However, we can certainly assist you over the phone (508-251-2815) during our operating hours or by emailing us at info@halfaxe.com.

Nope!

 

We accept people of all skill levels to join. And with the amount of matches you get, you’ll be sure to improve. We do have some leagues, like our Thursday Premier League that plays with more challenging rules, but even that is open to all

Leagues are $120 for 28 matches of regulation play, which typically takes 7 weeks to complete.

Receive discounts with entry into multiple leagues seasons or purchase a league pass. Passes provide discounted entry into multiple seasons.

Along with the 7 weeks of competitive axe throwing, you also get:

 

  • $5/half hour practice in dedicated league lanes any time
  • 50% off Throw bookings, for your whole group
  • Bring your own axe (as long as it meets our regulations)
  • Throw Big Axe
  • Joining a Community of axe throwers
  • Chance to compete in Playoffs on 8th week (prize pool)
  • Qualification points for International Axe Throwing Championship (IATC) in Toronto with a prize pool of over $50,000

We follow the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) Rules and Regulations for our axes. This is to provide an even playing field as well as ensure safety.

  • Axe heads must be between 1.25 lbs and 1.75 lbs
  • Handles must be wood and be at least 13 inches long, including the portion in the eye of the head
  • the face (blade) may be no longer than 4 inches

Other than that, you’re free to customize or decorate your axe however you choose.

IATF rules and regulations may change from time to time. To stay up to date, you can read up on the rules here: IATF Specifications

Yes!

Competitive axe throwing facilities have operated for over 10 years with no major incidents. We have operated since 2018 without any incidents.

Still, our number one priority is always safety. Everyone’s seen the videos. That’s why we have taken measures to make sure bounce backs do not happen, such as using non-elastic padding and wooden axe handles. Coaches are also there teaching how to throw and go over safety before anything is thrown, and they’re with your group the entire time of your booking to ensure safety.

We require players to wear closed-toed shoes. If we can see your toes, you can’t throw.
Besides that, we recommend loose, non-restrictive clothing. You may also want to leave the heels at home.

Short Answer: Yes. We do take walk-ins for the Throw.

However… walk-in availability depends on our lane & staff availability and is first come, first served.

To ensure you have lanes when you want them, we strongly recommend making a booking ahead of your visit.

Glad you asked!

For $27 per player, you and your group receives variable time dependent on your group size (20 min of throw time per person). You will always have the perfect amount of time, regardless of your group size.

Visit the THROW page for more details!

We also have our TOURNEY option for a flat rate of $480 and $620 for 4 targets for 90 minutes and 2 hours, respectively.

For information and pricing on Private Events, visit our Private Events page HERE.

You must be at least 15 years old to both throw and/or spectate. Minors are additionally required to be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian, who must also be booked to throw.

Leagues are 18+.

Yes!

If you or someone in your group just wants to watch, they may. Spectators must still sign the waiver, though. There is a $1 fee to legalize the document.

Everyone in the group, including Spectators, must be over the age of 15.

We have a bar that serves a collection of local crafts and favorites as well as staple items. We offer beers, ciders, seltzers, and a small selection of wine.

We do not allow any outside drinks, whether from the Pit Stop Tavern in the building or BYOB.

Guests are expected to be safe and in control of themselves at all times. Half Axe reserves the right to refuse service and/or request a guest or group to leave, at any time, without refund if guests cannot cooperate or are belligerent.

Our bar has some pre-packaged items (chips, pretzels, candy, etc.), but we do not offer prepared food. We do allow outside food as well. Please be aware that there aren’t tables for serving, so we recommend individual meals.

Private Events are the only events that may be catered.

We do not allow any outside beverages. Please visit our bar information for more: HERE

No. We provide axes for you and your party.
Do not bring axes, darts, knives, etc.

League members may bring personal axes.

Above the payment section of the booking process, there is an option to Pay by: Gift Certificate.

Type in the code (including the “G”) in that box and click apply, and the amount on the gift certificate will apply to the booking.

Location of Gift Certificate Payment Link

Gift cards purchased prior to November 2019 do not integrate with our online booking software, at this time.

If your gift certificate code does not start with a “G”, we kindly ask that you simply give us a call (508-251-2815) during our operating hours to book your throwing ahead of when you come in. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We currently do not have a convenient way of checking your balance on gift certificates or cards.

However, we can certainly assist you over the phone (508-251-2815) during our operating hours or by emailing us at info@halfaxe.com.

Marlborough, MA currently has a mask mandate which we are enforcing.
All customers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering unless actively eating or drinking

Yes!

Competitive axe throwing facilities have operated for over 10 years with no major incidents. We have operated since 2018 without any incidents.

Still, our number one priority is always safety. Everyone’s seen the videos. That’s why we have taken measures to make sure bounce backs do not happen, such as using non-elastic padding and wooden axe handles. Coaches are also there teaching how to throw and go over safety before anything is thrown, and they’re with your group the entire time of your booking to ensure safety.

We require players to wear closed-toed shoes. If we can see your toes, you can’t throw.
Besides that, we recommend loose, non-restrictive clothing. You may also want to leave the heels at home.

Short Answer: Yes. We do take walk-ins for the Throw.

However… walk-in availability depends on our lane & staff availability and is first come, first served.

To ensure you have lanes when you want them, we strongly recommend making a booking ahead of your visit.

Our basic Throw sessions can accommodate anywhere from 2 up to 10 players with more overall time the larger your group gets.

The Tourney is a flat rate for groups ranging from 6 to 24 players.

Our private events can range anywhere from 2-70 players.

Sometimes when a booking is unavailable, our website may tell you, be grayed out, or you wont see the item. This can happen with any of the following circumstances:

  1. The date picked is too far out to book (Throw bookings can be booked a max of 18 days out while Tourneys are 30 days)
  2. We are closed on your desired day/time
  3. We are already fully booked for your desired day/time, check back later if availability changes

Glad you asked!

For $27 per player, you and your group receives variable time dependent on your group size (20 min of throw time per person). You will always have the perfect amount of time, regardless of your group size.

Visit the THROW page for more details!

We also have our TOURNEY option for a flat rate of $480 and $620 for 4 targets for 90 minutes and 2 hours, respectively.

For information and pricing on Private Events, visit our Private Events page HERE.

You must be at least 15 years old to both throw and/or spectate. Minors are additionally required to be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian, who must also be booked to throw.

Leagues are 18+.

Yes!

If you or someone in your group just wants to watch, they may. Spectators must still sign the waiver, though. There is a $1 fee to legalize the document.

Everyone in the group, including Spectators, must be over the age of 15.

We have a bar that serves a collection of local crafts and favorites as well as staple items. We offer beers, ciders, seltzers, and a small selection of wine.

We do not allow any outside drinks, whether from the Pit Stop Tavern in the building or BYOB.

Guests are expected to be safe and in control of themselves at all times. Half Axe reserves the right to refuse service and/or request a guest or group to leave, at any time, without refund if guests cannot cooperate or are belligerent.

Our bar has some pre-packaged items (chips, pretzels, candy, etc.), but we do not offer prepared food. We do allow outside food as well. Please be aware that there aren’t tables for serving, so we recommend individual meals.

Private Events are the only events that may be catered.

We do not allow any outside beverages. Please visit our bar information for more: HERE

No. We provide axes for you and your party.
Do not bring axes, darts, knives, etc.

League members may bring personal axes.

The answer is typically the earlier, the better. Weekends typically fill up, so plan ahead by booking here.

Throw can be booked a maximum of 2 weeks out, but can be booked even day of.

Tourney can be booked a maximum of 30 days out.

If you have more than the maximum players count for the Throw, we recommend our Tourney option. The Tourney offers 4 targets for 90 minutes or 2 hours at a flat rate, regardless of player count.

For groups larger than 24, please contact us regarding a Private Event.

It may be necessary to split your larger group into multiple smaller Throw bookings. If you are looking to do so, please contact us to se this up.

Availability may change during your booking process that would not allow you to properly book your Throw.

Please book appropriately for your group size to avoid confusion, availability issues, etc. We have many 4 target options if you’re looking for more targets.

We totally get it, axe throwing is FUN!

While our Throw duration is the perfect amount of throwing time for most, we provide time add-ons for customers who wish to extend their time throwing with us.

An extra 10 minutes is $20 while an additional 20 minutes is $30. This is charged to the group as a whole, not per person.

We do not book time add-ons ahead though, bookable only if our availability allows it. Be sure to give us a call ahead of booking to check what the availability looks like if you anticipate wanting more throw time. We cannot guarantee availability, but we can give you a fairly good idea.

Alternatively, you can simply book for more players than are in your party.

Above the payment section of the booking process, there is an option to Pay by: Gift Certificate.

Type in the code (including the “G”) in that box and click apply, and the amount on the gift certificate will apply to the booking.

Location of Gift Certificate Payment Link

Gift cards purchased prior to November 2019 do not integrate with our online booking software, at this time.

If your gift certificate code does not start with a “G”, we kindly ask that you simply give us a call (508-251-2815) during our operating hours to book your throwing ahead of when you come in. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We currently do not have a convenient way of checking your balance on gift certificates or cards.

However, we can certainly assist you over the phone (508-251-2815) during our operating hours or by emailing us at info@halfaxe.com.

Sorry to see you go! We are happy to do what we can for you.

However, every group is bound by the Cancellation Policy within the terms agreed to upon booking with us. Please refer to your booking’s terms, found in the confirmation email, for specific policy information, as the information below is for reference only.

Throw bookings have a 24 hour cancellation; Tourney booking have a 72 hour cancellation; Private Events have a 1 week cancellation. After these windows of time, cancellations are non-refundable.

 

There may still be options available to you. Call us (508-251-2815) or email info@halfaxe.com with your booking ID #.

Nope!

 

We accept people of all skill levels to join. And with the amount of matches you get, you’ll be sure to improve. We do have some leagues, like our Thursday Premier League that plays with more challenging rules, but even that is open to all

Leagues are $120 for 28 matches of regulation play, which typically takes 7 weeks to complete.

Receive discounts with entry into multiple leagues seasons or purchase a league pass. Passes provide discounted entry into multiple seasons.

Yes. We sanitize the arenas and spectating areas after each group. We also sanitize high traffic areas, such as the lobby and bathrooms, regularly throughout the day.

Along with the 7 weeks of competitive axe throwing, you also get:

 

  • $5/half hour practice in dedicated league lanes any time
  • 50% off Throw bookings, for your whole group
  • Bring your own axe (as long as it meets our regulations)
  • Throw Big Axe
  • Joining a Community of axe throwers
  • Chance to compete in Playoffs on 8th week (prize pool)
  • Qualification points for International Axe Throwing Championship (IATC) in Toronto with a prize pool of over $50,000

We follow the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) Rules and Regulations for our axes. This is to provide an even playing field as well as ensure safety.

  • Axe heads must be between 1.25 lbs and 1.75 lbs
  • Handles must be wood and be at least 13 inches long, including the portion in the eye of the head
  • the face (blade) may be no longer than 4 inches

Other than that, you’re free to customize or decorate your axe however you choose.

IATF rules and regulations may change from time to time. To stay up to date, you can read up on the rules here: IATF Specifications