I visited Steel City Axes as part of a private event. Not only do they have Axe Throwing (Which is…read morevery FUN by the way), but they also have Escape Rooms (I believe there are three different rooms (We got to pick one of the three at our event), and my wife and I chose the "80's Dance Club" room, which was a TON of FUN!!! We were partnered with three other people that we hadn't met before, and we were given a briefing, and then were set loose to try and solve the puzzle, and win the challenge before the allotted time was up. My wife and I are both in our 50's, so this room was perfectly themed for our age (but really, I feel just about any age would still have fun in here, but it was even more meaningful, because we lived the 80's life). The music was perfect, I knew every single song, and the effects, were spot on, and it almost felt like were going back in time. Now, I don't want to spoil the fun, and tell the secrets of this room, but let me just say, that this room was so fun, it had us dancing and singing just like we were at a dance club back in the day!!! Bottom line for us, we did NOT solve the room, as we got stuck on a "time waster" and we lost a lot of valuable time, but my wife and I both want to go back and try it again some day, as well as try out the other themed rooms also. Now, in my opinion, the Escape Room was our favorite part of Steel City Axes, but we also enjoyed the actual Axe Throwing too!! We were on site for a little over two hours, and it took 60 minutes to do the Escape Room. The other sixty minutes was spent mingling with others, and taking turns playing with the axes. We threw axes before our Escape Room, and after. I got the hang of it pretty quickly, and got a few bullseyes, but my wife had a harder learning curve. Eventually she figured it out, and was getting the axes to stick into the target, but her axes (and a few for me too) ended up bouncing off the board. We felt very safe, as there was a staff person watching and making sure we followed all the rules (and gave some tips too). Lastly, I must talk about the decor and ambience of the business, which had a funky-Victorian parlour feel to it. There was antique furniture, paintings, taxidermy (stuffed animals wearing cute clothes), and it felt really homey to me, and had a welcoming/ inviting vibe (Check out some of my photos to see how cool it is). Also, they sell a variety of drinks, to include some of my favorite soda pops, made locally by Natrona Bottling / Red Ribbon Sodas . . . I didn't buy any this time, because our party provided bottled waters (and popcorn), but when I come back, I will certainly patronize the snack bar area. I also think I heard that it was BYO, if you choose to partake in an adult beverage. If I had any feedback to improve my experience, it would be to provide some sort of grade at the end of the Escape Room, such as "You completed 11 of 15 challenges (here's where you went wrong, etc.)." We really were kind of left hanging, we knew we failed, but didn't know by how much. Also, our room guide was a little bit soft-spoken, and I had a bit of a hard time hearing everything he said (Note: I usually wear hearing aids, but because of the pandemic, I stopped wearing them because if I wear a mask it doesn't fit properly when my hearing aids are in (BTW, Masking WAS NOT required here if you are vaccinated, but was optional (Many in our group chose to wear masks, and that's fine with me (I brought a mask with me just in case it got too crowded)). Overall though, I still give this place FIVE stars, and both my wife and I look forward to coming back and trying to solve those Escape Rooms again some day . . . BIG CHEERS for Steel City Axes!!!!!

Inviting atmosphere w/ a lot of dark wood & warm lighting. Staff taking social distancing,…read moremask-wearing, & sanitation procedures very seriously (in addition to axe-throwing safety procedures, of course). I really liked that there was an option for a "no touch" check-in & there were signs everywhere reminding people to wear a mask, hand sanitizer available, & they wiped the axes off after each person in our group was done with their throwing turn. There are stools & tables to hang out on & fridges (!) for BYOB. Instructors were very good at helping me perfect my throwing technique. I'd say perfect for a group of 4-10 people.

Came here for a company game night. When we got there, the…read moreentrance was locked. We called and the guy who answered said "just open the door" and didn't believe us when we said it was locked. He came over and opened the clearly locked door and did not look happy at all. It felt like the employees purposely locked the door so no one could come in because they ALL looked miserable. Pretty much the same setup as any other axe throwing place. Some of the boards were loose so we had to change bays a couple of times and the girl had to drill the planks in a few times as well. Would I come back? Probably not.

Recently, we had a large group of 20 with a reservation for the game show room at 3:15 on a…read moreSaturday afternoon at Playground Dropout. It was slightly challenging to identify the entrance to the business - it's the same as LumberJAxes. The space is huge and mainly dedicated to axe throwing, but there's a large bar with a good selection of beer on draft, some bottles, and some canned cocktails. The gameshow room is off to the side by one of the entrances. Our "host" took our group in and had us split into two teams of 10. Over the course of an hour and a half, we played several rounds of probably 5 or 6 different games. The host was fun and energetic, doing her best to keep everyone engaged and involved. This was a fun and unique experience priced at $40/pp. They have tons of tables where you can eat food that you order from a local business, clean bathrooms, and a parking lot located somewhat behind the building. Would recommend for a fun indoor activity for a group!

Such a delightful new experience for me! I'm hooked, definitely hooked!…read moreEspecially during this current COVID-19 pandemic time we're all experiencing, it's nice to have a getaway to feel safe and be out of the house actually doing something! Can't think of a better way to spend time out of the house (indoors anyway)! A friend invited me. He made reservations for us. Parking is along the street. It was Sunday evening so parking was easy to find and free. The hours on their site might need to be updated; it says they are open later than we experienced. We had reservations for throwing axes from 5 to 6 and that was the last reservation from my understanding on this Sunday evening. Caleb was our official coach; Sam was off-duty but she helped me as a newbie anyway and both were so awesome and helpful. First off, you walk inside to the interior of the former bank building and it is so incredible to see the high ceilings and pillars in place. There is a table of axes laid out (sanitized) and lanes of 2 boards side by side with bulls-eyes next to one another for you and your partner, then separated by steel mesh/wire for the next lane of 2 boards, etc. For COVID physical spacing, we were separated from others by one empty 2-lane space. Staff wore masks the whole time but we didn't have to wear masks while we were in our space to throw axes. There is a bar. I didn't pay attention what all you can order. We just ordered cans of soft drinks and we could take to our station to drink while we threw axes. It took me quite awhile to get the hang of it but with sufficient practice and coaching from Sam and Caleb, I think I finally got it (at least what I was "supposed" to do.) I even had a few land in the bulls-eye! Strutting my stuff, I am! What a wonderful re-purpose of the bank building space and upstairs is the Escape Room I'll have to try on another visit! Oh, and when you're done here, head over to Dorothy 6 restaurant across the street!

We love Ace Axe Throwing! We had been many times a few years ago, and came back to enjoy it again!…read moreWe like that the coaches give us room to do our own thing, as my fiance has thrown in leagues and I have decent experience. Unfortunately, we felt the communal axes themselves were in rough shape (the head of the one I was using was falling off the handle). Also, we were shocked at how empty the place was, though there were no complaints as we enjoyed having two targets to ourselves. All in all it was a good time!

We hosted a corporate event here for about 35 people and had more than enough activities for our…read moregroup. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and overall everyone had a great time. The catering partner was excellent, and they handled all of the cleanup, which made the event even easier for us. I would highly recommend this place for a fun outing with friends, family, or any type of event.

Incredible place. Well kept. Such a fun vibe. Staff was friendly. Easy to check in and make…read morepayment. Will definitely be back.

Terrific fun! Large interior with plenty of space for throwing and watching, plus tables and plenty…read moreof chairs. Wi-Fi, phone chargers. A lot of bottled and canned drinks available for purchase at reasonable prices. The location is also conveniently near a lot of other things. Throwing was incredibly fun, and tough! Really great way to spend some time. The staff was thoroughly friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcome, and we all felt comfortable asking them questions. No one made us feel stupid about our lack of axe-throwing skills, and they gave great instructions and tips. The place also smelled very nice. Not sure what that was, but I know my sweaty self wasn't contributing to the positive olfactory vibe. This is an excellent way to enjoy some competitive time with friends.

Great atmosphere and employees. Fun night for family and friends. Check it out! Reasonable price…read morefor the entertainment!

This was a fantastic Saturday night out! Gabe was great with…read moreour large group and spent the hour giving pointers and cheering us on. He took photos for us and was just really great. It's a small area, but we had plenty of room to be safe and chat between throwing. We'll definitely go again and recommend them to anyone looking for something fun.

What a fun time! "Dr.Whitey" -Jay…read more We celebrated my cousins birthday and had a blast. Highly recommended when your looking to try something new

Fun place. Not crowded and drinks from the bar were very good. Bathrooms were convenient and…read moreclean. The Axe throwing was fun and basic. Exactly what we were looking for on our couples night out.