1 / 2The Archertype
📍 Manchester, North West
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Manchester venue offering combat archery dodgeball and Outplayed the Gameshow live experience. Sessions include 15 minutes training plus 60 minutes of hosted games. On-site parking. Ages 10+.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for teens and groups aged 10+ celebrating birthdays or wanting a high-energy group activity. Vince is cited in multiple reviews as the reason the session exceeded expectations - his hosting energy and humour set the tone for the whole group.
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Sean Rogerson
8 months ago
“An absolute blast! This was my first time trying this , and it completely exceeded my expectations. The arena is incredibly fun, and the equipment is top-notch and well-maintained. The absolute highlight of our visit, though, was our assistant, Vince. He was incredibly helpful, energetic, and professional from start to finish. Vince took the time to give the beginners great tips on how to shoot and kept the games fast-paced and competitive. If you're looking for an unforgettable group activity, this is it. Highly recommend-and definitely ask for Vince!”
Eve
8 months ago
“I came here for my birthday and had SOOOO much fun!!!! Vince was our host/instructor and both me and the rest of our group agreed that his excellent hosting really added to the whole experience for us. We thought he was fantastic. And as for the game itself, what a pleasant surprise; I thought the concept sounded like great fun, and even then the actual experience itself exceeded my expectations!! Such a fabulous game. Big recommend!! And thanks Vince!!”
Kaitlyn Bartlett
8 months ago
“Came here for a Birthday and played outplayed the game show. We had the pleasure of meeting Vince. He was all around super funny and really made the experience even more enjoyable. We played multiple styles of gameshows like quizs, family fortune, a spin on name that song and many more. Would highly recommend to anyone. We all had such a great time and left with loads of laughs and bragging rights.”
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Overview
The Archertype runs two formats: combat archery (archery dodgeball with padded arrows) and Outplayed the Gameshow, a live hosted experience with quiz rounds, Name That Song, and team challenges. Sessions open with a 15-minute briefing then 60 minutes of games with a dedicated host. Vince and Tim are named across reviews as standout hosts. On-site parking available.
