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Nicole Kowalksi , 23, of Livonia celebrates her bullseye
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Nicole Kowalksi , 23, of Livonia celebrates her bullseye and has her photo taken with it during a private grand opening event at Detroit Axe in Ferndale, Mich. on Dec. 6, 2017. Detroit Axe on the upper level offers axe throwing and the Corner Bar on the ground level offers many games for patrons to play. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Ax master Syd Gossett, 24, of Ferndale gives ax throwing
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Ax master Syd Gossett, 24, of Ferndale gives ax throwing tips to Julianna Jaffe of Farmington Hills at Detroit Axe in Ferndale. Detroit Axe on the upper level offers axe throwing and the Corner Bar on the ground level offers many games for patrons to play. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Harvey Leven celebrates with Julianna Jaffe, right,
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Harvey Leven celebrates with Julianna Jaffe, right, both of Farmington Hills, after she hit a bullseye. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People try throwing axes during a private grand opening
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People try throwing axes during a private grand opening event at Detroit Axe. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Ax master Anya Nona, 26, of Detroit, center, gives
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Ax master Anya Nona, 26, of Detroit, center, gives instructions to Nicole Adler, 36, right, of Royal Oak and Jeremiah Armstrong, 29, left, of Clarkston, left. Armstrong designed and helped build the space. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Nicole Adler, 36, right, of Royal Oak and Jeremiah
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Nicole Adler, 36, right, of Royal Oak and Jeremiah Armstrong, 29, left, of Clarkston throw axes during a private grand opening event at Detroit Axe. Armstrong designed and helped build the space. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The axes to be thrown.
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The axes to be thrown. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People throw axes during a private grand opening event
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People throw axes during a private grand opening event at Detroit Axe. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Ax master Syd Gossett, 24, of Ferndale gives ax throwing
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Ax master Syd Gossett, 24, of Ferndale gives ax throwing tips to a patron. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Co-owner Geoff Kretchmer talks about his new venture.
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Co-owner Geoff Kretchmer talks about his new venture. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Co-owner Brian Siegel talks about ax throwing.
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Co-owner Brian Siegel talks about ax throwing. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People gather around tables and games during a private
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People gather around tables and games during a private grand opening event at the Corner Bar. One entire wall is filled with games to play. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People gather around the bar with suspended, lit bottles
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People gather around the bar with suspended, lit bottles at the Corner Bar. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Rock 'em Sock 'em games are among the many games that
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Rock 'em Sock 'em games are among the many games that can be played. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Server Paul Bastian of Royal Oak makes doughnuts at
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Server Paul Bastian of Royal Oak makes doughnuts at the Corner Bar in Ferndale. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Server Paul Bastian of Royal Oak makes fresh doughnuts.
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Server Paul Bastian of Royal Oak makes fresh doughnuts. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Server Paul Bastian of Royal Oak tends to fresh doughnuts
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Server Paul Bastian of Royal Oak tends to fresh doughnuts at the Corner Bar. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People gather around the bar with suspended, lit bottles
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People gather around the bar with suspended, lit bottles at the Corner Bar. From left, Marvin Siegel, father of owner Brian Siegel, Elaine Groffsky, both of Birmingham, Josh Kullis of Ferndale and Craig Armstong of Clarkston. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A wood burning fireplace in the front room of the Corner
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A wood burning fireplace in the front room of the Corner Bar. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Azzi Jawany, 11, and his father Jamal Jawany, 36, both

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Azzi Jawany, 11, and his father Jamal Jawany, 36, both of Hamtramck play "crateball" at the grand opening of the Gamer's Gallery in Hamtramck. The family friendly entertainment venue is part of a new wave of “activity-based entertainment” destinations opening in metro Detroit. Anthony Lanzilote, Special to the Detroit News
Angelo Reese, 13, of Harper Woods plays "footpool"

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Angelo Reese, 13, of Harper Woods plays "footpool" at the grand opening of the Gamer's Gallery. Anthony Lanzilote, Special to the Detroit News
From left, Cousins Kaitlyn Hill 16, of Hamtramck and

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From left, Cousins Kaitlyn Hill 16, of Hamtramck and Wallace Mills, 16, of Detroit play Uno at Gamer's Gallery. Anthony Lanzilote, Special to the Detroit News
Lesha Spencer, 36, of Detroit plays "footpool" at Gamer's

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Lesha Spencer, 36, of Detroit plays "footpool" at Gamer's Gallery in Hamtramck. Anthony Lanzilote, Special to the Detroit News
1-year-old Grayson Ward of Belleville sits of a "footpool"

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1-year-old Grayson Ward of Belleville sits of a "footpool" table at Gamer's Gallery. Anthony Lanzilote, Special to the Detroit News
11-year-old Azzi Jawany, of Hamtramck plays "crateball"

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11-year-old Azzi Jawany, of Hamtramck plays "crateball" at Gamer's Gallery. Anthony Lanzilote, Special to the Detroit News

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    Nicole Kowalksi , 23, of Livonia celebrates her bullseye and has her photo taken with it during a private grand opening event at Detroit Axe in Ferndale, Mich. on Dec. 6, 2017. Detroit Axe on the upper level offers axe throwing and the Corner Bar on the ground level offers many games for patrons to play.