Axe Throwing in Sentosa: S$41.42 an Hour at Mess Hall

Singapore's only dedicated axe-throwing range is not downtown. It is on Sentosa, on the second floor of the Mess Hall at 2 Gunner Lane, #02-04/05, Singapore 099567. Axe Factor has been licensed to operate since 2018, and it describes itself as the country's first and only axe-throwing range. One hour for one person costs S$41.42 including GST, and the price per head falls quickly as the group grows.

The shop is inside the Mess Hall block, listed as Blk 17, on Gunner Lane. The official site offers walking and public-transport videos and a driving video, which is a hint that finding the entrance is not obvious. If you are driving, the Mess Hall car park at Basement 1 is the one the shop recommends, and parking is available there for guests.

Because it sits on an island resort, a trip here pairs naturally with a half day on Sentosa. Siloso Beach, Fort Siloso and the rest of the attractions are all part of the same island, so a booking in the late morning or early afternoon leaves room for a beach walk afterward. The shop does ask that you arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your slot, and they cannot extend the session if you are late, since the next group is already waiting.

The shop opens Tuesday to Sunday, public holidays included, and closes at 8:00 pm. It is closed on Mondays. Calls are not taken after 8:00 pm.

Booking works through the website, and the shop prefers it over walk-ins, which do not guarantee a slot. Online bookings need full payment up front, and the site does not sell same-day slots, so plan at least a day ahead. Bookings are non-refundable, and a change of date needs three days of notice and is subject to availability. The booking page accepts up to 15 people in a single booking, and bigger parties need multiple bookings.

Prices on the official pricing page include 9 percent GST. One person pays S$41.42 for one hour and S$80.66 for two hours. Two people pay S$82.84 for one hour. Three people pay S$119.90 for one hour, and four people pay S$158.05. Five people pay S$196.20, which works out to about S$39.24 each, so the savings kick in more strongly once you reach larger groups with several lanes in use.

The more people you bring, the more lanes are assigned to your party, and the coaches decide the lane allocation themselves. The site recommends one hour for groups up to five, two hours for six to ten and two to three hours for eleven to twenty. Those recommendations are based on how long it takes to get through practice throws and a short tournament. A gift card is also sold on the site, which makes the session an easy present for someone who has everything.

Your session begins at check-in, where staff confirm the booking and you sign a waiver. A coach then runs a safety and technique briefing. After that, you can start practising, and food and drinks are available during play if you want them. The finish is a tournament or game, which is the part groups remember longest, with the coaches ready to explain how scoring works and how official competitions are run.

The pitch is that technique matters more than strength. The coaches correct your form as the session progresses, and the shop's advice for first-timers is to find a throwing distance that suits you and stay with it. If you are curious, ask the coach about the different types of axes in the rack. People who prefer something more social can ask for team games, which the coaches say they are glad to run.

Closed-toe shoes are compulsory for everyone, and every participant must bring a valid identification card for verification. The minimum age to throw is 15, and anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Parents and guardians can bring younger children as spectators, since there is no age limit for entering the premises.

Beyond shoes, there is no dress code. The shop even encourages costumes, with Vikings the example it gives. The range has been licensed since 2018, and the shop says its safety framework is reviewed each year. If anything about the safety rules worries you, the staff invite you to ask before you start.

Axe Factor was founded in 2018 by Samuel Tey, Derrick Loo and Lewis Ng, and in July 2019 the company won the Hospitality and Leisure category of the Singapore Business Review National Business Awards. In December 2019 it took the Promising Award for Most Franchiseable at the Singapore Heartland Enterprise Star Awards. The founders said at the time that corporate bookings were driving demand, with companies using the range for team bonding.

That corporate side is still visible. The pricing page notes the company is registered on GeBIZ and Vendors@Gov, and it takes venue rentals, birthday parties and client appreciation events, with the booking platform limited to 25 people for two-hour sessions. For hen nights, bachelor nights or parties above 30, the shop asks you to contact it directly.

Address: Axe Factor, 2 Gunner Lane, #02-04/05 Mess Hall Sentosa Blk 17, Singapore 099567. Open Tuesday to Sunday including public holidays until 8:00 pm, closed Monday. Parking: Mess Hall car park, Basement 1. Minimum age 15, with closed-toe shoes and an identification card required.

Rates from axefactor.com.sg, all including 9 percent GST: S$41.42 for one person for one hour, S$82.84 for two people, S$119.90 for three, S$158.05 for four and S$196.20 for five. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. The Karpo APP can help you plan the rest of the Sentosa day around your slot.