Level Up Your Corporate Events: Team-Building Ideas Using Axe Throwing, Topgolf Swing Suites, and The Dome’s Private Spaces
- Paul Brown
- Nov 4
- 5 min read
If you’ve been to more than a few “team-building days,” you already know how repetitive they can get.
Same conference room. Same icebreakers. Same awkward mixers where everyone checks their email under the table.
Your people aren’t burned out on team-building. They’re burned out on boring team-building.
At The Dome, you can flip that script.
By combining high-energy activities like axe throwing and Topgolf Swing Suites with private meeting spaces, great food, and a full bar, you can build a corporate event that actually does what it’s supposed to:
Break down silos
Build real relationships
Give your team a shared experience they’ll talk about afterward
Here’s how to use The Dome’s amenities to build a corporate event that feels fresh, strategic, and genuinely fun.
Why Your Next Team Event Needs More Than a Conference Room
Let’s be honest: PowerPoints and coffee can only get you so far.
Modern teams need:
A reason to be off email for a few hours
Shared challenges that aren’t tied to quotas or deadlines
Space to see each other as people, not just job titles
That’s where interactive experiences shine.
Activities like axe throwing and sports simulators:
Give everyone a common goal (hit the target, beat the score)
Level the playing field between departments
Create organic conversation and inside jokes that actually carry back into the office
The Dome is built for exactly that style of event.
Axe Throwing: Controlled Chaos, Maximum Camaraderie
If you’re looking for something your team hasn’t done ten times before, axe throwing checks the box.
At The Dome, axe throwing isn’t just “throw an axe at some wood and hope for the best.” With guided lanes and enhanced, projected targets/games (if applicable), it feels more like an interactive group experience than a one-off novelty.
Why axe throwing works for teams:
It’s new for most people, so everyone’s learning together.
It’s skill-based, not strength-based – your quietest analyst might beat your sales director.
It comes with built-in suspense and celebration every time someone sticks a bullseye.
How to structure axe throwing into a team event:
Start with a safety briefing and quick coaching session.
Run simple formats:
1-on-1 or small team brackets
“First to X points” matches
Team relays where each person must stick at least one throw
Mix departments onto the same teams: sales with operations, finance with marketing, etc.
The key is to keep it light, safe, and supportive. This isn’t about finding “the best thrower”—it’s about helping people encourage each other.
Topgolf Swing Suites: Turn Competition into Collaboration
You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy a Swing Suite session.
Topgolf Swing Suites pack multiple experiences into one hitting bay:
Virtual golf on famous courses
Football, baseball, soccer-style target games
Party games and reaction-based challenges
That flexibility makes them ideal for mixed teams with different interests and skill levels.
Why Swing Suites work for corporate groups:
They’re physically low-impact but mentally engaging.
Everyone rotates in—no one is sitting in the corner all night.
You can adjust difficulty so everyone, from interns to executives, can participate.
Team-building formats you can run:
Multi-Game Relay: Rotate through different modes in 10–15 minute blocks. Teams earn points in each mode.
Department vs. Department: Sales vs. operations vs. HR in a friendly competition.
Leadership Challenge Round: End with one special round where managers or executives have to “win one for the team.”
Tie small prizes to each round—bragging rights, a trophy, or something fun—and people will stay invested.
Sample Agendas: Done-for-You Corporate Event Templates
To make planning easier, here are three plug-and-play event frameworks you can adapt to your company.
1. Half-Day Strategy Session + Team-Building
Ideal for: Quarterly meetings, leadership summits, department planning days.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Private meeting room
Company updates, strategy presentations, or workshop.
Light refreshments and coffee.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch on-site
Catered lunch or reserved section at the restaurant.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Axe throwing + Swing Suites
Split the group into teams.
Rotate between axe throwing and Swing Suite games in 30–45 minute blocks.
End with a short “awards” presentation for top scores, best team spirit, etc.
Result: People leave feeling informed and connected, not just talked at.
2. Evening Team Appreciation Event
Ideal for: Hitting a big milestone, celebrating year-end, or rewarding a hard push.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Casual remarks + appetizers in a private area
Short thank-you from leadership.
A toast or recognition moment—keep it concise.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Open play
Axe throwing lanes and Swing Suites booked for your group.
Arcade cards provided for each attendee.
Food stations or passed apps instead of a formal sit-down dinner.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Wrap-up and closing
Optional final remarks or quick prize handout.
Result: It feels more like an event than a meeting, but still carries leadership’s message.
3. New-Hire or Cross-Department Mixer
Ideal for: Onboarding waves, mergers, or teams that barely know each other.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Icebreakers in a private space
Brief “speed networking” or facilitated intros.
Simple structure: 2–3 questions people rotate through.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Mixed-team activities
Create teams that intentionally blend departments and seniority levels.
Run a mini “company cup” across Swing Suites and axe lanes:
Each team rotates through stations and racks up points.
Light competition keeps things fun without being too intense.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Food, drinks, and free time
Encourage people to stay, mingle, and continue conversations started during activities.
Result: New hires or previously siloed teams leave with real connections, not just names on an org chart.
Make It Intentional: Tie the Fun Back to Your Culture
If you want your event to be more than just a fun day out, you need to connect the dots.
Here’s how to do that without being corny:
Have leadership open the event with a simple statement:
Why you brought everyone here.
What you hope people take away (trust, collaboration, energy going into Q1, etc.).
Choose team structures that align with real business goals:
Cross-functional teams if you need more collaboration across departments.
Regional or location-based teams if you’re trying to build local identity.
Close the event with a brief reflection:
Acknowledge wins, effort, and specific positive behaviors you saw.
Connect the “we just cheered each other on” energy to the kind of culture you want inside the office.
When you pair a clear message with memorable activities, the impact lasts long after the last axe throw or simulator shot.
Planning Your Event at The Dome: Key Details to Lock In
To keep planning smooth, make decisions early on:
Headcount and timing – How many people? Half day, full day, or evening?
Objective – Celebration, strategy, onboarding, or culture building?
Activities mix – Axe throwing, Swing Suites, arcade, plus how much “meeting time” you need.
Food and beverage – Buffet, plated meals, or heavy apps; bar options and policies.
Tech needs – A/V requirements for presentations (mics, screens, HDMI, etc.).
From there, work with The Dome’s team to:
Reserve private spaces.
Block out the right number of lanes/bays.
Build a schedule that keeps things moving without feeling rushed.
Ready to Build a Corporate Event Your Team Actually Talks About?
You don’t need another forgettable offsite.
You need an environment where:
People can get out from behind their screens.
Leadership can share a clear message.
Teams can actually do something together—cheer, compete, and laugh.
At The Dome, you can combine:
Private spaces for serious discussions
Axe throwing for adrenaline and camaraderie
Topgolf Swing Suites for friendly, inclusive competition
Food, drinks, and attractions that keep everyone engaged under one roof
The result isn’t just a “team-building day.” It’s a shared experience that strengthens how your people work together long after they head back to the office.
Pick your objective, choose your format, and start building a corporate event that finally feels worth the calendar invite.