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AXE THROWING

How To Have Even More Fun Axe Throwing

What digital projected targets bring to the axe throwing experience

7 min readOct 3, 2026

Axe throwing WATL-style target projected onto a wooden board on an axe throwing lane with scores projected above the target — Projected axe throwing target. Photo by author

As much as throwing the same axe, at the same target, over and over again is great, digital targets allow you to project a variety of games on to the boards for even more ‘cutting edge’ fun.

A digital target system comprises of a blank wood target with various games projected on to it, using a computer and projector. A single target can then be transformed into multiple games. The skill of throwing an axe remains the same, but now it can be applied to as many games you can get on your computer.

What You Need: The Digital Target System Equipment

Blank Target

Five by six wood blocks, end-grain facing, forming an axe throwing target — Blank end-grain block target. Photo by author

Traditionally, axe throwing targets are painted on to wood. If the target is projected then obviously the target simply needs to be blank wood. Apart from that, the target construction is just the same as if it was painted (either planks or end-grain blocks, to suit).