You may be used to honing your skills solo and testing them in one-on-one tournament setups, but games are a different beast. It matters who throws first, since there is a point subtraction involved. Traditionally, whichever player or team scored most recently throws first (even if they have a lower point total). It is recommended to switch who throws first each turn. If throw 1 misses the Killshot, the starting attempted Killshot will be assumed as the closest Killshot to the scoring area of that axe. Big Axe and Duals disciplines follow all rules outlined in sections A-C with the following exceptions. Duals and Big Axe games may be played on the standard hatchet target; however, the bullseyes and 5 rings located within the 3-point ring of the target are ignored for scoring purposes. 1. Big Axe

Scorekeeping materials: These can be as simple as pen and paper or more advanced scoring systems. We suggest you get a whiteboard and hang it near the throwing area. Around the world is one of our favourite games to play while axe-throwing for solo enthusiasts. It can also be played one-on-one or in teams, making it super-versatile. As a bonus, it doesn’t take sharp skills to pull off. Axe-throwing games offer enjoyable skill tests, competition, and fellowship. From the banter of friends-turned-rivals to the satisfying thud of a kill shot, it’s a must-not-miss experience. First to X is a simple axe-throwing game based on point accumulation that offers countless variants. Best played in teams, it imposes minimal rules and adapts to all experience levels and preferences.

Once a player has hit a number 3 times, that number is “closed out,” and is then available for scoring (if playing for points). The landmine numbers are set along the way at 10, 20, 30, 40,You can change these numbers but make sure they all have the same final digit. (ex. 15, 25, 35, 45).

Judges should not preside over sanctioned games where there is a conflict of interest unless the circumstances are unavoidable. Conflicts of interest would include – family members, significant others, etc.The two small dots on the outer ring have a high risk and reward trade-off and are known as the killshot. If an axe touches a closed value, the axe will score based on the typical value of the ring vs the current value of the ring. (An axe in both the 4 and a closed 5, will score 0, not 4). We’ve got interactive digital lanes with a wide range of challenges to try as well as our popular glow throw UV lanes.

So long as the targets for sanctioned league and tournament play follow the standards set forth in the section above, all following WATL target specifications are recommendations only. LanesThis game has one combined score, starting at zero. The zombies score negative points, and the humans always get positive points. If the score reaches 15, the humans have won. If it gets to -15, the zombies take the gold. Lindner, Matt. "Ax throwing — the 'modern-day bowling' — coming to Chicago". chicagotribune.com . Retrieved 2017-01-03. The first rule says you must hit precisely 21 points to win. If you go over, the last throw doesn’t count. If you have 20 points and hit the bull’s eye, your score remains unchanged. The goal is to hit each point region in succession starting from the left side of the board and working your way across. 1,2,3,4,B,4,3,2,1,(Killshot). Establish a controlled environment: Ensure sufficient space for the throwers and spectators. If you have multiple targets, there should be at least a metre of distance between them to avoid interfering throws.