Wild Axe | Photo by Diana Jaber | The Wright State Guardian
Wild Axe Throwing in Beavercreek is a locally owned business that takes pride in providing its guests with a socially distanced, fun and interactive axe throwing experience like none other.
In June of 2019, Owner and Wright State University (WSU) Alumnus Daniel Huiet and his business partner sought out to create a business that provided guests with a private and professional axe throwing experience with a similar model to that of his other business, The Great Escape Game.
“We had seen similar axe throwing business models running successfully in both Cincinnati and in Columbus, and we believed we could create an even better experience here in Beavercreek,” Huiet said. “Online lane scheduling is something we had prior experience in with The Great Escape Game, so this model fit perfectly and it was an easy transition into this new business.”
The experience
Wild Axe Throwing hosts nine different axe throwing lanes that run independently from one another, and an additional party room for groups of 10 or more that provides guests with extra privacy and an additional 30 minutes of throwing time.
“Some axe throwing places make you throw simultaneously across all lanes. This is something we didn’t want to do. While it’s still fun, I feel it takes away from the amount of throws each guest gets, and it makes the experience far less private. We want our guests to come in and get the most out of their time here and get as many opportunities to throw as possible,” Huiet said.
After signing the required waiver, guests obtain an axe throwing nickname either from a list of pre-written nicknames or create their own and are then greeted by their assigned Axe Master.
Axe Masters guide guests through the entire one-hour axe throwing experience, beginning with a 10-minute practice throwing session.
“Our Axe Masters are great,” said Wild Axe Manager and WSU student Kristen Cross.
“Everyone’s a little nervous when they first come in thinking that they won’t be able to hit the target or get their throw to stick. Trust me when I say that after 10 minutes or so you will get the hang of it. That’s what we are here for, to help you get the most out of your experience with us,” Cross said.
After warming up and getting used to the proper throwing technique, guests will begin a 30-minute-long session of different games and competitions amongst group members.
Why visit?
Whether you’re looking for a good first date spot, looking to share a few drinks with your friends or just want to tune up your axe throwing skills; Wild Axe Throwing has it covered.
“I will jokingly tell some of the guys that if they need help on their date that I’m right behind the counter for tips. All jokes aside, Wild Axe is a great place for groups to come in and let loose for a little bit. We have a full liquor license and offer specialty cocktails and beer for guests who are of age to drink responsibly. Our featured cocktails include the Cherrywood and the Bigfoot, and we also serve non-alcoholic drinks for our guests too,” Cross said.
Roney Pena of Dayton shared a positive experience after visiting Wild Axe Throwing for the first time at the beginning of the New Year.
“Wild Axe Throwing is a great place for a group of your friends to go and do something you may have never done before,” Pena said. “I came with a group of my friends after being invited to a wedding and our Axe Master had us all honed in within minutes. I didn’t think I was going to be able to get my throws to stick but it’s really not that hard once you learn the proper form. It’s a place I’ll definitely be returning to when I have the time!”
Wild Axe Throwing in Beavercreek is open for business Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday’s and Saturday’s from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on Sunday’s from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
To book a lane or to read more information on Wild Axe Throwing, click here.
