Frequently Asked Questions
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BOOKING & SESSIONS
Everything you need to know about choosing, booking and joining a session.
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Choose your experience
1. Open Session — our full PDaXe experience
Our 90-minute coached sessions are $25 per person.
Your coach will teach you three different throws and guide you through three games, with plenty of time to practice, improve and compete along the way.
Open sessions are shared, so you may be joined by other individuals or groups.
Come solo, bring a friend, or bring your crew.
Everyone gets the chance to learn and throw without being rushed or left behind.
Once you've completed your first session, you're invited to join the Throwers Club, with discounted sessions available for members.
2. Private Session — your group, your venue
Want the place to yourselves? Book a Private Session for your group.
Private sessions are 90 minutes and are perfect for birthdays, dates, celebrations, friend groups and team events.
See our Private Sessions page for pricing and details.
3. Walk-In — feeling spontaneous?
Walk-Ins are $15 per person for 60 minutes.
For 1–2 people, subject to availability, simply walk in during open hours.
Your session is fully coached and includes different throws and games.
Not sure which one to choose? Book an Open Session. It's the full PDaXe experience, and we'll get you throwing in no time!
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Please book online to secure your preferred session, however walk-ins are welcome when there is availability.
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Open Sessions: $25 per person
Private Sessions (full venue):
Up to 4 guests — $100
Up to 8 guests — $150
Max Capacity (Up to 14 guests) — $300
Walk-in (when available for 1-2 people max): $15 per person
Throwers club rates (dependent on availability): $15 per person
1 Hour Friday Throwdown: $15 per person
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Open session means anyone who purchases a ticket for the same time slot can join in!
While most axe throwing venues in Oregon lean toward first time clientele, we at PDaXe want to build a community. While traveling and teaching in the UK and EU we found that most venues follow this format and saw firsthand the connections that were made from it.
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You can generally book places for everyone in your group when making your reservation, unless you are booking under your Thrower’s club membership or using a promo code.
Each participant must complete their Guest Agreement and Assumption of Risk before throwing.
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For open sessions:
Open sessions may include other PDaXe guests. Your group will throw alongside other participants.
For private sessions:
Want the space to yourselves? Book a private session for your group.
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Up to 14 people can participate in a session.
Open sessions may include multiple individuals or groups, all throwing together. Want the space to yourselves? Private sessions are available for groups of up to 14 people.
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Friday Throwdown is our weekly power hour sessions every Friday from 4pm, for $15.
It's designed to be fun whether you're brand new or ready to test your skills.
Each session includes coaching instruction, a beginner tournament and a mystery challenge, so you'll learn, throw, compete and have a little friendly competition along the way.
No experience is needed, but you must be 21+ and wear closed-toe shoes.
YOUR FIRST THROW
Never thrown before? Here's what to expect from your first visit.
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Perfect.
Many guests are first-time throwers.
Your coach will teach you everything you need to know.
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No. Axe throwing is about technique, not strength.
Our coaches will help you find a throw that works for you.
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LEARN → PRACTICE → PLAY → REPEAT.
Your coach will teach you three throwing techniques, then you'll practice until you feel comfortable. Once you're ready, you'll get plenty of free throwing time before jumping into fun games and challenges.
You'll play three different games throughout the session, with coaching and tips along the way to help you improve.
Sessions are 90 minutes, and you're never expected to be perfect from the start. We want everyone to learn, improve and compete without being rushed or left behind.
PDaXe uses an open-session format, so your session may include other individuals or groups. That's part of what makes PDaXe a community rather than just a place to throw axes.
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Closed-toe shoes are required.
Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Avoid loose accessories that could interfere with throwing.
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That's what coaches are for! You don't need to be strong, athletic or experienced. We'll help you find a throwing technique that works for you, and the games are designed to be fun whether you're hitting bullseyes or just trying to get the axe on the target!
Helping guests land their first successful throw is one of our favorite parts of the job and we make sure no one gets left behind.
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Please arrive at least five minutes before your scheduled session. This will allow enough time to complete any waiver forms, and order any refreshments before throwing starts!
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Try your best to arrive in advance of the session or on time! Your session starts with everyone together for a quick safety briefing and throwing instruction, so arriving late means you may miss some important coaching.
If you're running late, don't panic, still come in! We'll do our best to get you throwing safely when you arrive, but we can't extend the session or guarantee you'll be able to participate if you're more than 10 minutes late.
Your session will still finish at the scheduled time, so give yourself a few extra minutes for parking and getting settled.
AGE, ALCOHOL & SAFETY
The important stuff that keeps everyone throwing safely and having a good time!
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Open sessions: 21+
Guests must be 21 or older to participate in open sessions.
Private sessions: 13+ permitted with a legal guardian or parent.
Kids Events: Coming Soon! -
We offer a curated selection of beer, cider and wine to complement your experience, but never compete with it.
Our focus is creating a safe, enjoyable experience where axe throwing comes first.
Guests who appear impaired may be refused alcohol service and participation.
Safety always wins.
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Axe throwing is a safe activity when everyone follows the rules and listens to their coach.
Every session begins with a coach-led safety briefing, and our coaches remain with you throughout your experience.
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Yes.
Every participant who throws must complete their own waiver, including people booked as part of someone else's reservation.
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The Thrower's Code is how we keep PDaXe safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone.
It comes down to seven simple ideas:
Listen to Your Coach
Know Where You Stand
Axes Only Go One Direction
Retrieve Axes Safely
Throw What You're Taught
Don't Show Up Intoxicated
Be a Good Human
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Yes.
Personal axes are welcome, provided they:
are suitable for recreational target throwing
are single-bladed
remain fully sheathed while entering and leaving PDaXe
remain sheathed whenever they are not on the throwing floor
Our coaches reserve the right to inspect and refuse any personal axe for safety reasons.
If you're unsure whether your axe is suitable, ask us before bringing it in.
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Only if your coach teaches them.
Our coaches may introduce additional throwing techniques, including an underhand throw if time allows.
Please don't attempt unapproved trick shots.
THROWERS CLUB
You've thrown. You liked it. Now come throw with us again!
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Throwers Club is for guests who have already thrown at PDaXe and want to keep throwing, improve their skills, and become part of our community.
Membership is free, and activated after your first full session. Thrower’s Club gives you access to discounted spaces in eligible open sessions, with a limited number of member spots available.
As the club grows, members will also get priority access to Returning Throwers sessions, games, competitions, leagues, and exclusive events.
To see discounted “Returning Throwers” sessions, log in here to see reduced rate sessions.
See here for more details on the Thrower’s Club.
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Nope! Your first session is open to everyone aged 21+. After you've completed your first session, you're invited to join the Throwers Club and keep throwing with us.
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Start by throwing with us. Once you've completed your first PDaXe session, you're eligible to join the Throwers Club.
Create a Bookeo account using the same name as your photo ID and liability waiver, then email hitherehello@pdaxe.com so we can activate your Throwers Club access. Once activated, simply sign in when booking to access discounted member places in eligible sessions.
GROUPS & PRIVATE EVENTS
Planning a birthday, date, team event or just want the place to yourselves?
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We do! PDaXe is a great place for private events, birthdays, corporate team-building, bachelor and bachelorette parties, celebrations, date nights, and groups of friends.
Private sessions give your group the throwing space to yourselves, with a coach to teach you the ropes, run games and keep everyone throwing safely. Private sessions can accommodate up to 14 people.
Not sure if you need a private session? Our open sessions are a great option for smaller groups and are a fun way to meet other throwers.
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Private Sessions can be booked online via the booking system - select any open session and tick the private session box and input your party size.
Up to 14 people can book as part of a private session, and your group has exclusive access to the venue.
Introductory pricing based on group size:
Up to 4 guests — $100
Up to 8 guests — $150
Full Venue (Up to 14 guests) — $300
For additional inquiries on private sessions, including requests for sessions including minors under 21, please reach out to hitherehello@pdaxe.com.
THE VENUE & OTHER POLICIES
Good to know before you head our way
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Limited Street Parking is available on N. Mississippi and the surrounding streets. It is recommended to allow enough time for parking.
For public transport, Line 4 bus runs on N. Mississippi.
You can also use TriMet's MAX Yellow Line. The Prescott St and Overlook Park light rail stations are located just a few blocks west of Mississippi Ave on N Interstate Ave.
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PDaXe open sessions are designed for participants. If space allows, please contact us in advance to ask about non-throwing guests.
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We love our furry friends, but axes and paws aren't the best combination.
For the safety of our guests, staff, and four-legged friends, pets aren't permitted inside PDaXe.
Service animals, as defined by applicable law, are always welcome.
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We want PDaXe to be welcoming and accessible to as many guests as possible. Because axe throwing involves a specific throwing area, floor surface and physical movement, accessibility can depend on an individual's needs.
If you have accessibility questions or specific accommodations you'd like to discuss before booking, please contact us. We're happy to talk through the space and see what we can do.
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Sometimes.
We love sharing great moments from PDaXe.
During the waiver process, you can choose whether you'd like to appear in photos or videos. If you opt out, simply remind your coach when you arrive and we'll make reasonable efforts to avoid including you.
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Bookings are non-refundable.
Sessions more than 7 days away: You can change your booking online up to 7 days before your scheduled session.
If your session is within 7 days: If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible. Rebooking is possible depending on availability and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.