Not your average game night.

Projected-target axe throwing, a yard full of group games, and a bar in Highland, Illinois. One cover, one hour of throwing, then stay and play as long as you like.

$25per person, one cover
1 hron a private lane
14games on the target
65–70people for the whole place

What we do

Throwers at the lanes

Axe throwing

The target is projected on the wall, so your lane has 14 games instead of one bullseye. Softer end-grain wood, a rubber deflection system, and a coach for every group.

$25per person, one hour
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Guests with drinks playing Stumped

The Yard & bar

After your hour, every game in the building is included. Beer, seltzers, wine, soda, tea and water at the bar; no outside drinks. Bring, order, or cater your food.

The Yard is freewith your axe hour
See the games
A work group at The Game Yard

Parties & work events

Full-facility rental for up to 65–70. Private and Corporate parties starting at $500 for 2 hours, 2-hour minimum. Non-public days by arrangement.

65–70people, the whole place
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Then The Yard is yours

Your hour of throwing is the ticket in. After that, everything on the right is included for as long as you want to stay: multiple rooms, plenty of counter space, and a lineup that keeps 6 or 60 people busy.

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Golf simulator
iRacing simulator
Carpetball
Shuffleboard
Giant Jenga
Stumped
Ringo
Yard soccer

Five stars on Google

Straight from people who came in, threw, and stayed late.

5.0 on Google
A Game Yard axe stuck in a throwing target

What a hidden gem! This place offers real axe throwing along with awesome games projected onto the target, which makes it way more fun and engaging than the standard setup. The game variety keeps things competitive and exciting for everyone. There are also some super fun games tucked away in the back that add an extra layer of entertainment. Such a unique, high-energy experience, can't wait to come back!

Google Review

We chose The Game Yard for our combined bachelor/bachelorette party and they did not disappoint! So easy to work with, explained how to use the axe throwing gaming system and everyone who came had a blast! The ability to choose games to play with the axe throwing made the night so much fun and the 2 hours go by way too fast! We already want to go back again!

Google Review

This place is so fun! The owner was very nice and explained everything very well for axe throwing. This was our first axe throwing experience and it was fun. There are multiple games you can play for axe throwing, our group liked the bowling. There are also lots of activities and games in the other room such as shuffleboard, rock em sock em robots, giant tic tac toe, etc. You can be easily entertained for hours. I definitely recommend this place for a good time at a reasonable price.

Google Review
Ages 12 and upWith a parent or guardian present. No one under 18 after 7:00 pm. 21 to drink.
Closed-toe shoesRequired. No high heels. No exceptions.
Sign the releaseEveryone signs before entering the throwing area.
Arrive 15 earlyCheck-in and coaching happen before your hour starts.
48-hour noticeFor a full credit to play another time.
No outside drinksBeer, seltzers, wine, soda, tea and water at the bar.
The Game Yard2641 Northtown Way, Highland, IL 62249
Directions

Find The Yard

2641 Northtown Way, Highland, IL 62249
(618) 882-4340 | info@thegame-yard.com

  • Friday5 – 10 pm
  • SaturdayNoon – 11 pm
  • SundayNoon – 5 pm
  • Monday – ThursdayClosed

Park in our lot on the south side of the building; overflow is northeast of the entrance in front of Rick's Ace Hardware. Please, do not park in Steve Schmitt Ford's parking lot (violators will be towed). Wheelchair accessible.

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