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Digital Darts vs Indoor Axe Throwing – time to discover your favourite.
Llandudno has a new claim to fame: Johnny Throws, a vibrant venue combining the thrill of indoor axe throwing with the high-tech precision of digital darts. But which one should you choose for your next night out? Are you more viking or virtual archer? There’s only one way to settle it—welcome to the ultimate throwdown between digital darts and indoor axe throwing.
We’ll pit these two powerhouse pastimes against each other across a range of categories—from enjoyment and uniqueness to wellness and sociability—before introducing the ultimate solution for indecisive fun-lovers: The Big Night Out Bundle, where you don’t have to choose.
Digital Darts: £8 per hour
Indoor Axe Throwing: £19 per hour
Digital Darts and Axe Throwing are both competitively priced, but at £8 per person, per hour, Digital Darts is by far the cheaper option. That said, both activities can claim to be the best-value, high-energy pastimes on the North Wales coast. As far as customer feedback goes, darts does seem to have the edge for group play—with up to 6 people per lane and almost non-stop action, it can feel like you’re getting more turns per hour.
Winner: Digital Darts (by a hair)
This one’s subjective—but ask any Johnny Throws regular and they’ll tell you: Axe throwing has the bigger adrenaline rush. The satisfying thunk of blade on wood is primal and exhilarating.
Digital darts, on the other hand, is clever fun. The tech is seamless, the game modes are super-enjoyable, and the pace is perfect for keeping drinks flowing and conversations going.
Winner: Axe Throwing
While darts has been around for centuries, interactive digital darts is still a novelty—especially in North Wales. The games are visually immersive, often animated, and make the sport more accessible than ever.
That said, axe throwing is undeniably the more unusual activity. Not many people can say they’ve gone on a date and hurled an axe at a wooden target—unless, of course, they’ve visited Johnny Throws.
Winner: Axe Throwing
Axe throwing looks intimidating, but after a 5-minute tutorial, most people are landing their throws. Digital darts? Even easier. There’s no learning curve, and the games walk you through each round.
Winner: Digital Darts
Both activities offer a quick route to competence, but mastery is a different beast. Axe throwing demands rhythm, consistency, and control—and it’s much more physical.
Digital darts, while easier to get into, offers strategic depth in classic games like 501 or Killer, and rewards accuracy under pressure.
Winner: Draw
(Axe for physical mastery, Darts for technical precision)
Digital darts takes this round. With 11 games—ranging from Robin Hood to Shanghai to crowd-pleasers like Killer and Classic 501—it offers non-stop variety. And new games are added every months.
Axe throwing boasts 7 games, often scoring-based or target-oriented. BUT, you can upload your own target for some personal fun. You can’t do that with the darts, yet…
Winner: Digital Darts
Both activities get you off your phone and into the real world—but axe throwing is the clear calorie-burner. It’s active, empowering, and great for stress relief.
Darts may not get your heart rate up, but it’s low-impact and perfect for those who want to unwind with a drink without breaking a sweat.
Winner: Axe Throwing
Darts thrives on banter. It’s side-by-side, screen-supported, and naturally builds team energy. The game modes are funny, fast-paced, and visually engaging—great for double dates, stag dos, or mixed-ability groups.
Axe throwing is more physical and theatrical, with time between throws to watch, laugh, and cheer each other on. Less chat, more action.
Winner: Digital Darts
At Johnny Throws, both activities come with top-tier vibes. There’s a bar with super-fast service, a suntrap terrace, and Johnny Dough’s pizza delivered fresh to your lane.
Digital darts pairs seamlessly with snacks, drinks, and social media moments. Axe throwing feels immersive and raw—like stepping into your Viking alter ego.
And if that’s not enough, you can follow either up with pool at Club 147, cocktails at The Gresham, or live music at the Irish Bar.
Winner: You, either way
Here’s the truth: you don’t have to choose.
The Big Night Out Bundle lets you play darts, throw axes, enjoy pizza, and soak up the best night Llandudno has to offer, all under one roof. It’s the ultimate combo—laughs, thrills, bonding, and great food—designed for groups, parties, dates, or work socials.
If you’re after strategy, banter, and an interactive experience, digital darts is your champion.
If you want heart-racing action, satisfaction, and a primal release, axe throwing takes the axe.
But if you want the best of both worlds, book the Big Night Out Bundle and see for yourself why Johnny Throws is becoming Llandudno’s go-to destination for an unforgettable night out.
