Entry No. 49 — the Anchorage file — filed under: arcade-play
Frosted Axe Throwing
This 3,000-square-foot Midtown hall runs 10 full-length lanes with fully digital projected targets, so the wood lights up with interactive games rather than just static bullseyes. Beyond axes you can throw ninja stars, shovels and more than 20 different implements, and they pour Alaska beers, ciders and wine while you sling. Staff coach you through technique so first-timers actually stick the blade.
The story
Anchorage doesn't lack outdoor pursuits, but when sub-zero winters set in or summer downpours soak the trailheads, the local impulse to hurl heavy steel shifts indoors. Tucked into a 3,000-square-foot space on Fireweed Lane in Midtown, Frosted Axe Throwing swaps the tired painted-log setup for high-definition target projectors, illuminating ten full-length lanes with interactive game boards projected straight onto end-grain timber.
Instead of aiming at a static red bullseye for an hour, you're playing digital games like tic-tac-toe or target grids where the target reacts when hit. But the real draw here isn't just the projection tech—it's the inventory. Beyond standard hatchets, the racks hold over 20 distinct throwable implements, meaning you can spend your session slinging ninja stars (shuriken) or hurling actual shovels into solid wood.
To keep your throwing arm loose, they pour local Alaskan beers, ciders, and wines at the counter. Resident coaches—dubbed axe masters—hover nearby to tweak your stance and release timing, ensuring even total first-timers stick a blade into the grain on their first few rotations rather than watching it clatter off the rubber floor.
What it's like
Show up in closed-toe shoes—there are zero exceptions when flying steel is on the menu—and present photo ID at the Midtown counter on Fireweed Lane. You'll be assigned a lane (capped at four throwers each), where a coach runs through safety protocol and helps you dial in your rotation distance. The room buzzes with ambient tunes, the pop of local cider cans, and the deep thud of sharp iron biting wood. Weekday evenings offer a quieter floor for focused practice, while weekend slots fill fast with competitive groups.
The move: Split a lane, work through the interactive projected target games, and see who can stick a ninja star while sharing a flight of Alaska ciders.
- 📍 Midtown, Anchorage
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 409 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Bear Tooth Theatrepub — Cap off your throwing session with reserved-booth pizza, house margaritas, and Broken Tooth craft brews just six minutes away in Spenard.
- Chilkoot Charlie's (Koot's) — Trade throwing steel for retro arcade cabinets and eight wildly themed bars under one sprawling Spenard roof.
- Salted Peaks Halotherapy — Decompress your sore throwing shoulder in a quiet, mineral-walled dry-salt room just four blocks down Midtown.
- "Spen" — the Spam Can & Raven Sculpture — Take a quick detour down Spenard Road to pay respects to a giant bronze Spam can topped with a raven.
Good to know
What footwear is required?
Closed-toe shoes are strictly mandatory for anyone throwing or standing near the lanes.
Can children throw axes here?
Yes, kids aged 8 and older can participate, provided an adult is present to supervise.
What can you throw besides hatchets?
They offer over 20 different throwable implements, including ninja stars and full-sized shovels.
Do they sell alcohol on-site?
Yes, they pour a selection of local Alaskan craft beers, ciders, and wines for throwers of legal drinking age.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · Tripadvisor
last checked: 2026-06-23