Came here for a team building event. I am not sure what the fuss is all about when it comes to this as something to do as entertainment, but this is what was decided. The space is basically a storefront with several areas where parties can throw axes at big bullseyes painted on a big wooden wall. Kind of no frills, with a few sofas so you can wait your turn and a few props for photos or wearing while you throw the axe. Turns out I am pretty good at throwing an axe, but I think that is in part to my competitive nature and that I need to be always zombie apocalypse ready. Now I know I can hit a target and have a retrievable weapon. It was ok, but definitely not something I would do again. Two hours was an hour too long for me for this event. read more

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This is Axe Throwing, only axe throwing. No food. No beverages. And surprisingly no supervision. (*edit, there was music also) We had a brief lesson and were then sent to our alley to practice. The coach did stop by about five minutes later. For the remainder of our 90 minutes we were left alone. Coach even broke one of his top rules by walking behind an active thrower at the line. Now, I should tell you that I had a great time and would do it again. I was the only inexperienced thrower in our group and received a bunch of suggestions from them. I'd like to try again, hoping for an improvement on our score! read more

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we went here for my friend's birthday, to the new location. although there were no drinks or food, it was a fun experience and the customer service was good too. the guy who there worked there was extremely nice and even threw a couple axes against us. the actual building was nice, although unfinished. read more

I used a Groupon and got the family out throwing axes! We were all registered and I checked in with just my name. Waivers were signed and we began. Jake was great at explaining what we needed to know to get us started. We had 90 minutes and started off just throwing individually. Eventually, we made teams and the competition began! There were only 4 in our group so 90 minutes was plenty of time. This is definitely fun for a group. Also, because it was a hot day, I called ahead and asked if we could bring a cooler with water which I was told was fine. There was plenty of seating (couches in the middle of the space) if someone is there to just watch or is waiting their turn. I will say that there are a few things that made this a good time... 1. I had the Groupon. Had I paid full price I would definitely feel I paid a bit too much. 2. It was family time! I laugh a lot with my family to begin with, so they were the best to share this experience. 3. The place was not crowded. I might have felt a bit overwhelmed had the place been at full capacity. read more

Nothing really special. Came here on a Groupon for the first time and we felt it was boring after about 40 minutes so we left. The host went through the training portion really quick and it was also hard to hear him well as music was really loud. Probably would not come back. read more

Great atmosphere and the staff was so great and super helpful in learning how to throw and what games to play! I will definitely be going back!! read more

Purchased a Groupon to join some friends who also had the Groupon. When we tried to redeem the Groupon they said only one Groupon can be used per group of people, the other people had to pay full price ($33/1.5 hour). Overall experience was okay but got boring after 30-45 minutes with a group of four people. Wouldn't recommend this place after the issues experienced. Beware... read more

Honestly awful customer service, go somewhere you can enjoy your time without rude staff.

Very disappointed. I went here because of convenience and will definitely drive further for a better experience. First off the condition of the boards was horrendous. Other places change the boards especially the middle one on a regular basis. Our looked like it had been up for a week. No instruction, but we didn't need it because we had done it before somewhere else, but about 10 minutes into it the "coach" finally stopped by to give some tips. Never asked if we had experience with it before, didn't give ideas for games, nothing. The lanes are cramped and so is the entire place. Feels like an accident waiting to happen. Others I've been to have a "safe" space behind the thrower, not here. Also only one type of hatchet with tons of tape on the handle making it slippery. Other places have hatchets in good condition and 2-3 to choose from. read more

Axeplosion - Axe Throwing Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Really dumb. Only cute for 5 minutes, and then it's boring. Would rather have enjoyed it more going to Menards, buy a bunch of wood, a couple of axes, built a wall in the basement, throw those axes against the wooden wall like this place and with same group of people. There are signs for no open toed shoes for your protection but there's a guy that works there wearing a toe running shoe. Maybe he'll still be protected that way? It was just really dumb. read more

Real dump. Smells like garbage inside. The guy who claimed to be an owner, was rude and unwelcoming. No place to sit, eat or have a drink at. Throwing boards are warn out and look like shit. Unbelievable how people don't give a crap about their own business. Would never go back read more

Was extremely excited to go to this location, as I went to the Lombard location in the past and had an amazing time. This for my birthday so myself and 11 other friends bought a groupon and booked a slot. When we arrived, the attendant stated we can only use 1 Groupon at a time (which is understandable), but that we would be unable to use it as it was for an hour and a half and we booked a two hour slot. I asked if we could change our reservation to an hour and a half slot, but he refused. He stated "you can play for $40/person for 2 hours or $33/person for an hour an half, but we will not accept any Groupons today." After hearing that we were not allowed to change our reservation to an hour and a half to accommodate our Groupon, BUT if we paid cash right there (after 12 people purchased Groupons) THEN we could play for an hour and a half seemed like a scam and we were all completely turned off from the establishment. I immediately called customer service, seeing if this is true, whom stated that they absolutely could have and should have changed our reservation and allowed us to use our Groupon to play. Unfortunate event to what could have been a great time. Do not recommend this location! read more

Horrible experience with this company. When I booked back in Dec they told me that everyone can use the living social deal. Last week when I called to confirm they said that was incorrect and that only one per lane could be used. They told me it stated that on the deal which it clearly did not. Three days before our reservation they cancelled our booking due to overbooking!! I recommend you use a different company. They clearly can't be trusted. I would give zero stars if I could. read more

Great fun. Used a groupon correctly unlike the others. 6 hrs ppl 90 mins. Wore our arms out. Coming back.

Very inflexible and they use their Groupon as a scam. We had a group of 10 going that we purchased a groupon for. The groupon was for 90 minutes. We reserved a spot for 2 hours online (there was no 90 minute option). We planned to either stop at 90 minutes or pay the difference for the extra half hour. When we got there they said they could not do either of those things. We would have to either pay full (not with the groupon) for either 90 minutes or 2 hours. So they could take us for 90 minutes but not with the 90 minute groupon!?! It made absolutely no sense! read more

OMG! Axeplosion in BG so obnoxious! My 17 yr old went there last night and turned away, minimum age 18. I just called to get the scoop bc that is not anywhere on the website. First guy I talked to was so obnoxious, even told me they were not a daycare! Refused to give me his name. Then handed me off to the manager. Who, No joke, hung up on me while I was telling him that age requirement should be on the website! I will never step foot in there! read more

Really fun. Had a group of 25, reserved a few lanes and had an axe throwing tournament, with BYOB. Non-throwers got to chill on the couches and observe, and drink. read more

Can't help but be disappointed that the only way you can "play" is to give up your email for their electronic waiver. Seems like a ploy to get you on yet one more email distribution list... behind held hostage by having to enter your email. Lame read more