Loved by many due to its resemblance to the ‘Hunger Games’ trilogy, Combat Archery is the newest sport to capture the hearts of adrenaline-seekers across the globe as it combines together the skill of Archery with the thrills of both Dodgeball and Paintball!

The game’s rules replicate that of Dodgeball, but if you don’t know what they are let us go through them with you. When the whistle is blown, the 2 teams will race out to collect the arrows from the centre of the pitch or arena (depending on venue chosen). Once players have the arrows, they’ll then aim to pick off the enemies from across the field. A player will be disqualified when hit by an arrow but can be brought back into play if one of their team mates catches an arrow.

You’re probably thinking, “Wait! Do you fire arrows at each other? Isn’t that dangerous?” – well, we should have probably explained that the arrows you use have these gigantic, inflatable, ‘marshmallow’ looking sponges at the end of them – so there’s no pain, unlike in both paintball and dodgeball!

As well as being a hilariously fun and banter-filled competitive event, which is perfect for stag/hen do’s, birthday parties and corporate events, Combat Archery is also extremely safe and beginner-friendly – making it the perfect activity for those that are looking for that special something to accommodate everyone of all athletic abilities, genders and ages.

With over 160 Combat Archery venues across both the UK and Ireland, you’re bound to have a venue near you that can accommodate you and your group of wannabe Robin Hood friends!

So, if you think you’re the next Katniss Everdeen or Peeta Mellark you can sign up for a combat archery battle today!