I don't really spend a lot of time in Bangkok, but I am very aware of the fact that if something becomes popular really anywhere in the world, Bangkok will make one as well.
I have heard of these axe-throwing bars in other countries and my friend was adamant we go to one he knew about in Bangkok and I was actually reluctant to go.
It was really great fun.
If there is one thing I am 100% certain of it is this: Booze and sharp weapons, especially if the idea is to throw them as hard as you can, go very well together.
The place is called Golden Axe, which also happens to be one of my favorite games from the early 90's (or was it late 80's.)
It wasn't super-cheap, but it wasn't terribly expensive either. During happy hour, which is just a sales tactic because it is always happy hour, you get 2 people for the price of one. We were the only people there because I prefer to day drink and the staff was extremely helpful and enthusiastic.
She gave us a quick tutorial and of course she was amazing at it. Then she let us have a few practice throws for free and of course we both sucked. There is a trick to it though, and she corrected our methods which were completely wrong.
It seems obvious once it is pointed out, but if you are not a certain distance from your target, the blade doesn't have much chance of being in the correct position (relative to its rotation) to even have a chance of sticking into the wood.
Once this is pointed out to you (and it is marked on the ground,) it is actually quite simple and both me and my pal soon found ourselves feeling like experts as we frequently hit the bull's eye for 5 points.
Our trainer kept score and probably faked her enthusiasm, but I didn't really care if she meant it or not. It was fun and she was a great guide. I really enjoyed this trip and I don't think there is any easier way to have that much fun for $5.
If you find yourself in Bangkok, this place is in the back of a rather popular "market" of sorts that there is a good chance you would be in the area of anyway, since most tourists end up on Sukhumvit Road between the Asok and Nana stations at some point in their time here anyway.
Highly recommended!
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Have you ever done this? I would love to hear about your experience if you have!