Clays review - Retro Duck Hunt given a 21st Century 'reload'

17 March 2023 , 16:19

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Clays is a great activity for a team building exercise

If you’re old enough to be a fan of Nintendo’s retro Duck Hunt game then a visit to Clays will keep your trigger finger happy.

The new interactive gaming experience brings all the fun of clay target shooting out of the British countryside and into the heart of the City with not a flat cap or pair of wellies in sight.

There are four great games to choose from

The tiny box TV you crammed around with your friends and tiny plastic pistol has been replaced with a giant 4K screen and full size ‘shotgun’ to make you feel the part.

Clays has two London locations - Moorgate - and its newest venue - Canary Wharf.

The venue oozes class

Each venue oozes elegance and class with its rose gold decor and greenery and from the moment you step through the doors you're made to feel extremely welcome by the fantastic team.

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Once you’ve checked in your host for the evening will take you to your playing booth (known as a peg) and a quick briefing will have you playing in no time.

The peg has a place to store your bags and comfy seats while you wait your turn.

Be warned! The evening can get very competitive

You enter your name on a computer screen, before striking your best Vinnie Jones Lock, Stock pose for your profile pic.

Then once all signed up you select the game you want to play and whether you are in teams or against each other.

Clays is great value for money for a night out

There are four games to play; Moon Shot, Bonanza, Piracy and our favourite Peloton where you each have a cyclist racing along a track. Hitting clays moves your rider to the front of the pack.

Now shooting can be thirsty work so it's a good job you can order fabulous cocktails and beers from the comfort of your peg using a giant touchscreen.

`Only one of you will be crowned the winner!

There's also a fantastic selection of sharing platters for you and your team to get stuck into and everything will get delivered to your peg.

Clays is fantastic value for money with a 90 minute session during peak time (Tues-Fri 4pm-9pm) costing just £70 for a group of 6-22 people. Whether it's a game with mates or a date, you'll find your competitive side come out within minutes.

Clays at Canary Wharf is now open. For more information or to book a peg visit here.

Andy Rudd