If your team building events still involve awkward icebreakers or trust falls, it might be time to try something that actually gets people excited. Axe throwing at MANIAX is one of the most unique and engaging corporate team building experiences in Australia - combining friendly competition, collaboration, and high-energy fun in a way that brings teams together naturally.
Here’s why more companies are choosing axe throwing for their next corporate event.
A TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY THAT ACTUALLY GETS PEOPLE ENGAGED
Traditional team building exercises can feel forced. Axe throwing is different — it’s interactive, energetic, and instantly engaging.
At MANIAX, team building sessions are designed to get everyone involved from the very first throw. Rather than passive participation, teams compete together in structured challenges and tournaments that encourage communication and teamwork.
Because the experience is hands-on and a little competitive, it naturally breaks down barriers between colleagues and encourages real connection.
Whether you’re planning:
- A corporate team building day
- A team off-site or strategy session
- A workplace bonding activity
- An EOFY celebration or onboarding event
Axe throwing provides an experience that people genuinely enjoy — not just another meeting outside the office.
FRIENDLY COMPETITION BUILDS STRONGER TEAMS
A little competition can be one of the best ways to bring people together.
MANIAX team building sessions typically run in a round-robin team tournament format, meaning teams compete together rather than individually.
This format encourages:
- Collaboration and communication
- Shared problem-solving
- Team strategy and support
- Healthy competition
When teams celebrate a bullseye together — or rally after a near miss — it creates shared moments that build stronger workplace relationships.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (AXE-PERTS WILL GUIDE YOU)
One of the biggest advantages of axe throwing as a corporate activity is that anyone can participate, regardless of skill level.
Every MANIAX session begins with a safety briefing and technique coaching from trainedAXE-pert instructors, who guide participants through the basics before the competition begins.
That means:
- Beginners feel comfortable immediately
- Everyone improves quickly
- Teams can focus on having fun
Within minutes, most people are hitting the target — and the competitive spirit really kicks in.
TURN YOUR SESSION INTO A FULL TEAM EVENT
Axe throwing is just the beginning. Many teams choose to extend their session into a full social event with food and drinks.
MANIAX venues offer optional food and beverage packages, including pizza service, drinks packages, and fully licensed bars serving craft beers, wine, andViking-inspired cocktails.
This makes it easy to turn a team building session into a complete team celebration — all inone venue.
WHY COMPANIES CHOOSE MANIAX
MANIAX is Australia’s first urban axe throwing company and the largest in the country, with venues across multiple major cities.
Since launching in 2014, more than one million people have thrown axes at MANIAX venues, making us one of the most popular experiential group activities in Australia.
For corporate teams, that means a safe, professionally run experience that delivers maximum fun.
READY TO TRY A TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY THAT HITS DIFFERENT?
If you’re looking for a team building activity that actually brings people together, axe throwing might be exactly what your team needs.
It’s energetic, memorable, and a whole lot more exciting than another meeting room workshop.
Grab your team, step up to the lane, and see who can land the first bullseye.
