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We are the #1 place to play Archery Tag (Combat Archery) in Manchester with a dedicated venue, training range and armoury. We also provide a fully immersive Live Gameshow Experience called
‘Outplayed the Gameshow’. Perfect for birthday parties, team building, stag/hen do’s, corporate events and fun with friends.

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Unforgettable Experiences

Manchester’s Most Unique Group Activity, Live Gameshow or Combat Archery Fun. We guarantee Iconic Memories, Lots of Laughter and an Amazing Time.

Four women celebrating on a stage with an 'Out of Played' sign behind them. They are holding colorful signs with game-related phrases like 'Guess Who's Number 1?', 'I Gamed I Conquered', and 'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!'. One woman is holding a trophy and raising her hand joyfully.
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Group of seven people dressed in black shirts with a rabbit logo, wearing virtual reality headsets and holding bows, standing in front of a geometric black and white structure at an indoor entertainment venue.
A group of twelve young people in a hockey arena, some holding hockey sticks and wearing green helmets, posing for a team photo.
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What is Archery Tag?

Archery Tag (a.k.a Combat Archery) is a sport similar to dodgeball in which participants shoot one another using bows and foam tipped arrows which are non-lethal. Archery Tag is a fast paced sport which requires a lot of dynamic movement, clever decision making and teamwork to win the game cooperatively. Players can expect to have a great team bonding experience with us at The Archertype as well as release their inner Katniss Everdeen or Hawkeye!
What is Outplayed the Gameshow?

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Pricing

COMBAT ARCHERY/ GAMESHOW

Closed Group Session consisting of :
15 Minutes of Training
60 Minutes of Combat Archery

Gameshow consists of Team Selection and Gameshow Experience

£26 pp (4 - 5 Players)
£24 pp ( 6 - 9 Players)
£22 pp ( 10 - 14 Players)
£20 pp (15 + Players)

OPEN PLAY SESSION

Join by yourself or as part of a group of friends
15 Minutes of Training
60 Minutes of Combat Archery
£22 per person
Last or First Sunday of the Month - Upcoming Sessions
Sunday 31st August 11am

Why our players love us!

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“Amazing! Had a great time, went for a friends birthday so all beginners but that didn’t stop us! We were taught all we needed to know! Would definitely recommend, and will be back! :)”
— Amy Metcalfe
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“What an absolutely amazing experience. Went for a stag event and had an absolute whale of a time. I feel confident that if i’m ever looking for a group activity in Manchester I will be paying The Archertype another visit”
— Dave P
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“Group were engaged and had an absolute blast. Couldn’t recommend more highly as a group activity. Amazingly good fun in an atmospheric environment”
— Phil Langridge