A new axe-throwing venue has opened to customers in Colchester.

The global trend is taking the UK by storm as indoor entertainment surges in popularity following the Covid-19 lockdown.

Game of Throwing has opened on Long Wyre Street, becoming the operator’s eighth UK venue.

Here we look at what you can expect.

How is this venue different?

Customers in Colchester will be able to enjoy interactive digital targets after an exclusive deal was struck with global entertainment firm ‘Champ Throw’.

Champ Throw introduces a arcade-style look and feeling to axe throwing, with auto-scoring, multiple game types and mobile phone integration, similar to modern tenpin bowling setups.

This allows for a more interactive experience than the traditional challenge of aiming for a bullseye.

This video shows what the games will be like.

What does a session involve?

It involves groups of up to five people enjoying 75-minute sessions, with each lane enclosed and under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor who will teach everyone how to throw an axe safely during a training session.

Axes are thrown 12ft away from a target board, and they are only ever thrown down empty, enclosed lanes.

Players must be aged 10 and over and groups with 10 to 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Game of Throwing has a policy of no alcohol consumption for participants.

Gazette:

When will it be open and what will it cost?

The urban axe throwing experience in Colchester will be open seven days a week, with adult prices starting at £20.

Opening hours are:

Mon: 12pm - 9pm

Tue: 12pm - 9pm

Wed: 12pm - 9pm

Thu: 12pm - 9pm

Fri: 12pm - 10.30pm

Sat: 10.30am - 10.30pm

Sun: 12pm - 7.30pm

To book visit https://www.gameofthrowing.co.uk/game-of-throwing-colchester

What do the owners say?

Daniel Hill, founder of Game of Throwing, said: “Axe throwing is now among the most popular indoor entertainment activities in the UK, and we’re thrilled to have brought it to people in Colchester.

“We’re offering an opportunity to book a fun, safe indoor experience that many people won’t have tried before.

“And the Champ Throw deal means we have a unique offering in Colchester that transforms the entire visit.

“With our traditional venue in Chelmsford now well established and plans for another Game of Throwing location in Walton Pier, we’re proud to be offering so many competitive entertainment options to people across Essex.”