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Axe Throwing: Taking Things Up a Notch

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Caroline Wu
March 15, 2024
Axe Throwing: Taking Things Up a Notch
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As the experience economy evolves, the options for fun continue to grow. The International Axe Throwing Federation has over 20,000 members in 9 countries, pointing to the popularity of this sport worldwide.
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As the experience economy evolves, the options for fun continue to grow.  Here at the Anchor, we’ve delved into eatertainment, bowling, rock climbing, pickleball, mini-golf, driving ranges, and more.  Enter Axe Throwing.  It’s the type of activity you’ll often see on some of those reality dating shows, but upon closer inspection, it’s also come into a league of its own, and with technology allowing one to project targets onto the cork board, the ante is upped with a variety of games available.  The International Axe Throwing Federation has over 20,000 members in 9 countries, pointing to the popularity of this sport worldwide.  Here in the US, two large chains include Bad Axe Throwing and Bury the Hatchet.

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