FAQs

Two teams face off against each other in a game similar to dodgeball. Run to the centre of the arena, collect your arrows and have fun shooting them at the other team. Careful to avoid being hit yourself! With obstacles to hide behind and towers to climb you can develop your own strategy to win the battle.

Yes! Our arena is enclosed with chain link fence and guests are welcome to stand or sit right up close and get a full view of the action.

Yes. Our facility has ample free parking available.

Yes. We do not sell any food. We do sell drinks but you are free to bring or have delivered any food and drinks you want.

Our arena is a MASSIVE 5200 sq feet (can be split in two for smaller groups). One of the largest in the country. Our facility itself is over 8500 sq feet and includes an archery range, party room, lounge, change rooms, coat room and a kitchenette.

Yes. We have lockers. Please bring your own lock.

To ensure an enjoyable experience we limit the number of players to a maximum of 30 per game.

Our arena is a massive 5200 sq feet.

A cap of 30 players ensures that overcrowding is never an issue in our arena.

Not at all! Guests are welcome to rest in our viewing area and watch the action free of charge.

Yes. We have a fridge and freezer and can store your cake, ice cream or other cold treats!

Guests are permitted to bring their own alcohol for consumption after their even provided they have permission from the AGLC and private liability insurance naming Archer VS. Archer LTD. as additional insured.

The AGLC requires that all groups bringing alcohol into the facility for consumption obtain a liquor license.

Liability Insurance is available from Pal Canada

We have a variety of game modes and you will experience anywhere from 4 to 7 of them during your session. If you have ever played dodgeball you will find some of them familiar. Our most simple elimination style game has two teams face off on one half of the court and try to eliminate all players on the opposing team by hitting them with arrows.

We also have turncoat where a player hit with an arrow will join the opposing team. In every archer for themselves you are free to switch sides but can only shoot archers on the opposite side of the arena.

No. We provide all the equipment you will need including masks, bows, arrows, Nerf blasters and darts. You are free to bring your own unmodified Nerf Blasters. Using your own paintball masks, athletic cups, quivers or arm guards is allowed and encouraged.

Your session starts with signing the waiver, a safety briefing and target practice. This takes 30 minutes followed by 60 minutes of gameplay. So you can expect to be at our facility for a minimum of 1 hours and 30 minutes from the scheduled start time of your session.

Unless you book a private game at a price of $499 + GST you will be playing in a game open to other bookings.

If you book a small or medium group or less than 30 spaces for your group your game will be open to other bookings.

Please let us know if you want a private game and be aware that the fee for a private game is $499 + GST regardless of the number of players

Each Combat Archery game includes 30 minutes of training and target practice and 60 minutes of arena games.

Each Nerf game includes 30 minutes of Blaster testing and 50 minutes of arena battle and 10 minutes of clean up (with a prize!).

There are no restrictions on clothing. However, loose fitting athletic clothing is recommended.

Yes. Private sessions are available. Our private games can include as many as 30 players.

YES.

All participants 18 years of age or older must sign a waiver.

A liability wavier MUST be signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN of each participant under the age of 18, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Waivers can be signed online or at our facility.

Children ages 4-12 can participate in our Combat Archery (kids only) games.

Anyone 8 years old and up can participate in our regular Combat Archery games.

Nerf is available for ages 12 & under and parents accompanying their children.

No. We provide all the equipment you will need including masks, bows, arrows, Nerf blasters and darts. You are free to bring your own unmodified Nerf Blasters. Using your own paintball masks, athletic cups, quivers or arm guards is allowed and encouraged.

Our cancellation policy can be viewed on our cancellation policy page.

Birthday presents, food, purses and personal belongings can all be stored in either the lockers, the refrigerator or our locked office until you enter the party room directly following your game.

Unless you book a private game at a price of $499 + GST you will be playing in a game open to other bookings.

If you book a small or medium group or less than 30 spaces for your group your game will be open to other bookings.

Please let us know if you want a private game and be aware that the fee for a private game is $499 + GST regardless of the number of players.

Nope! The only things we change for other than admission are T-Shirts ($10 tax included) and the drink vending machine ($1-$3 per drink).

Our arrows have a large foam cushion on the end and our bows have a low draw-weight. Getting hit feels a bit like being hit with something a bit softer than a tennis ball. You will also be wearing a facemask to protect your eyes and face. For most players very few hits will cause any degree of pain. As with any physical activity, the chance for injury exists but we have taken steps to make our combat archery experience safe for players as young as 8 years old.

We use Bear Archery Crusader bows which have a draw weight of 10-18 lbs. These bows are able to fire our arrows across the entire length of our 80 foot long arena but not at a speed which would be likely cause pain to our guests when they are hit. For kids games we use Bear Archery First Shot bows suitable for ages 4 & up.

No. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all players only our own bows can be used in the arena.

Our arrows have a large foam “marshmallow” looking foam pad on the end to protect everyone when they get hit.

Our masks are sterilized with bacteria killing agent between each usage. Our staff and ownership uses the same masks from the same “Clean Mask” bin as all of our customers. We wouldn’t ask our customers to put something on their face that we wouldn’t put on our own faces.