Archery tag
in Twente
Two teams, bows with soft foam arrows and a playing field full of cover. We run it at the venue you choose.
Dodgeball and archery, at the same time
Archery tag is easiest to explain as a mix of dodgeball and archery. Two teams face each other on a field with inflatable or natural cover. You shoot foam-tipped arrows with a bow at players on the other side, or at targets the other team has to defend. Anyone who is hit is out for a while.
The game is set up so that running alone won't get you far. You have to find cover, pick up arrows lying on the field and agree with your team who advances and who stays back. That makes archery tag suitable for groups where not everyone is equally sporty: discussion and timing count at least as much as speed.
What we provide
We run the game from start to finish, including setting up the field and hosting during play. You only need to provide the venue and the group.
- Bows, foam arrows and face masks for the whole group
- Set-up of the playing field with cover
- Explanation, safety briefing and game hosting
- Different game formats, from team battle to target game
When it works well
At a company outing or team day, archery tag works best when you want to take people out of their usual roles. The office hierarchy matters little on the field, and you can tell from how people talk about it afterwards.
For a hen or stag party it's a good opener: short, physical enough to get the mood going, but not so heavy that the rest of the day suffers. Clubs and student groups often book it as a standalone activity with a tournament format around it.
If you'd like a longer programme, we can build other activities around it and make it one whole, for example with a storyline in which teams earn points that count later.
Group size and layout
The game works best with two teams of five to eight players. With larger groups we rotate the teams, so that part of the group is always playing and part is watching. That sounds like standing around, but in practice the sideline is one of the best places: there's plenty of laughter and tactics are worked out for the next round.
A round is short, often no longer than a few minutes, after which a new one starts straight away. That keeps the wait between turns limited and keeps the pace up. For groups of up to about twenty-five people, an hour and a half is usually enough to give everyone plenty of turns.
If there is a big difference in age or fitness, we adapt the team split and the game format. We can, for example, work with targets that have to be hit instead of players hitting each other, which makes it less about running and more about aiming and working together. Participants who would rather not play still keep a role on the side, for example as referee or arrow supplier.
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt if you get hit?
No. The arrows have a large, soft foam head that absorbs the impact, and the bows are only lightly drawn. You feel the hit, but it doesn't hurt. Everyone also wears a face mask, so a hit to the face isn't a problem either.
Do you need to be able to shoot a bow to take part?
No, and that's part of the charm. Most participants have never held a bow. After a short explanation and a few practice shots, everyone can join in. Because aiming stays difficult, experienced and inexperienced players are surprisingly evenly matched.
How much space is needed?
Allow for a playing field about the size of half a football pitch for an outdoor set-up. A sports hall or a spacious company hall is also possible. We check beforehand whether your venue is suitable and what dimensions we need for the safety zone around it.
What does archery tag cost for a group?
A compact programme of half a day starts at €195. Group size and duration determine the final price. After the first conversation you'll get a firm price.
Tell us about your plan
Interested in archery tag? Fill in the short form and we'll send a price estimate within one working day.
Archery tag at your venue
Let us know when, where and how many people, and we'll send a custom proposal.