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Dorkys Arcade
754 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
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An
Review №1

OriginalYes I will admit I was a dork at Dorkys. This is definitely a more old school arcade experience with lots of modern games. They sell beer and other beverages. So bring your friends and family. But the only thing that got me to 4 stars instead of 5 is the Mask Bouncer. They were really serious about COVID-19. Like so serious that if it is down for more than 5 seconds they will be on you.But besides that everything was great.Smash the like button if you appreciated the review.Thanks again.Edited.Dear Owners,Thank you for your response. I do greatly appreciate. It. I am glad to hear the reason behind the strict policy. Im so surprised that people have harassed you for wearing the mask. I hope that never happens again. Thanks again for the great time.

Da
Review №2

Playing games here brings me back to my childhood 30 years ago when life was easier and we were all so innocent. Supposed to have really good selection of beers and ciders. I will visit again if it is still here but right now too far away from home and only open in 3 days a week.

An
Review №3

Dorkys is very inclusive to all individuals, and certainly has great customer service. The beer selection here caters to a large group yet is around 6 dollars a can, but the amount of food to be offered is quite slim. Mostly snack type food so you will have to hit up a restaurant if you are trying to get dinner. Majority of the games here are old school games with a huge amount of pinball games. If youre looking for something akin to Dave and Busters look else where. Sadly for the location which is awesome the inside looks pretty run down and has a smell that is like old shoes. Definitely recommend bringing quarters ahead of time as all machines require them.

Ma
Review №4

Always have a good experience here. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable about the food and beer. I love going here to try the a new beer because they always have something new. The selection of pinball machine is phenomenal.

TW
Review №5

I love going to Dorkys. This place makes me feel like a kid Everytime. Old and New school games.

Qu
Review №6

Lady with the galaxy overalls and the very pretty chocolate queens at the counter are so kind and helpful and seem to really enjoy their jobs. Me and my daughters had so much fun thanks to you two! And hoping yall found the man whos wallet my daughter turned in. Thanks for the fun time we be back again soon!

Tj
Review №7

Was a cool throwback to my younger days.. Im a big big pinball fan.. We had fun playing pinball for a bit.Only downside was they didnt have a lot of the various food options that were on their menu. We do plan to go back at some point hopefully theyll have fixed their supply issues

Br
Review №8

I really wanted to like this place. I was really looking forward to playing some pinball. The machines that actually worked were great. Many had an inoperable flipper or other issue that made the game unplayable. In top of that, when using the change machine to get quarters, we put in two $20 books and only got $30 on quarters. We still had a fun time, but it could have been a lot better

Ge
Review №9

Great people and tons of fun games. Staff was polite but also on top of keeping face masks on. Fun times!

Ty
Review №10

First time here since we moved here for our 1 year old. This place is SO MUCH fun! Amazing staff, Amazing customer service, Amazing Game Selection. Will definitely be coming back in.

Vi
Review №11

My girlfriend took me here for a date night and it was a great surprise! Its been years since I got to hang out in an arcade and I had a blast

Ro
Review №12

Clean, fun, and friendly! Good service, all games (pretty much) were up and running. I brought the family in and had a great time.

Ka
Review №13

Had a great time with my grandson today. Finally something a 7yr old doesnt think is boring lol

Ch
Review №14

Great family or just adult fun. Good place to take the kids to play new games and old!

Ka
Review №15

I love this place I cant wait to come in and play! What are the covid hours and rules can someone post a picture of that please.

Be
Review №16

I went here with some of my friends for her bday and this man who said he was the owner grabbed me from behind and told me that he was the owner and told me I had to go with him to the restroom or he would kick me out. I was terrified. I hid in the bathroom and cried until my parents came to pick me up. He’s so terrible. Please don’t leave your young children alone in here.

Ja
Review №17

All the kids loved it. Pin ball is awesome!

As
Review №18

Had an amazing time there! We came down to Tacoma for a comedy show and were looking for something to do after that wasnt too expensive. The drinks were reasonably priced, they had tons of fun games and good music. Definitely will be back!

Je
Review №19

Great arcade to have a birthday party or get together with friends

Di
Review №20

Enjoy our time playing the games really good

He
Review №21

A fun little arcade with a fantastic beer menu. Location is prime. They have fantastic deals on beverages and food on weekdays

Ma
Review №22

It is definitely FUN place to go either you r big fan of game or not, besides, you can buy drinks for the adults/alcohol n kids/sodas, snacks. you can have hole pizza. there r 5 tables n seats. old school games remind your childhood n fun to play. the huge screen playing Pac man... fun!there r exchange machines n ATM. I did not see a diaper change table, but there was table? chair so you might be able to use them indeed.the street parking always sucks in anywhere.

Tu
Review №23

Not as good as they used to be. They switched out a lot of their old school games with new ones and they all cost about a $1 to play. Also got hounded to wear a mask because of covid-19 but the bartender took off her mask to blow on the top of my girlfriends beer can because there was lint on it

Ke
Review №24

Brings back old memories of my youth!

Ma
Review №25

The atmosphere is very much ready player one meets animal house. The food menu is limited but what they have is reasonably priced and very good. For entertainment there are pinball machines, arcade games from as all eras of gaming. If your not interested in games dorkys has you covered there is a live pong game and air hockey. There are sections for over 21 so parents who might not want there children exposed to alcohol should be aware butI didnt experience any ludity.

To
Review №26

The fiancé took me on a date here a few nights ago. Even though they’ve been around a while it was my first time checking it out. Played more pinball than ever before. Very friendly staff and great pinball selection.

Ja
Review №27

Sweet arcade! There are tons of old school games from when I was a kid. It really took me back. Im glad I could share this with my kids. Plus they have huge Pacman!

ke
Review №28

Love it, wish they were still able to do pizza though.

Co
Review №29

Cool place, good game, I happy, fun time

Jo
Review №30

Love the old school pin ball machines! I would hang out here!

Na
Review №31

I went many times while in Washington. The games are classics and kept in good order. The drink selection is good and food is great!

An
Review №32

3 stars for the service that day. They did have 2 large birthdays but pizza took an hour and staff was fighting with each other. Good prices on games and good selection of beers. Kids had a blast. Well be back to try again soon. Update: Great quick response from owner. I get having a bad day once in awhile - that floor guy needs to go! ;) Thanks for the response.

Da
Review №33

Great arcade! All the old classics (most only $0.25) Great place to get your game on! Regular Arcade during the daytime (minors aloud) at night (after9pm) turns into a night club environment!

Ca
Review №34

80s style arcade/pizzaria/bar. Kids are welcome till 9pm then adults only till midnight! This place takes me back to my childhood - pinball, pacman & much more!

Ri
Review №35

Whats there not to like about a retro arcade bar? This place has all the classics and then some! The bar is just bottled beverages though, but I can see how bottles are easier for them to manage than glasses.

Re
Review №36

I love being able to play all the old school games and theyre game plays are cheap too!!!!!

Ed
Review №37

The place looked slightly different but it was still good and they clean the games regularly.

Ru
Review №38

Great place to get some grub and play some both old and new school games. Pizzas are reasonable and flavorful. All ages before 9pm. Parking can be a bit of a pain but doable..

Br
Review №39

This place is so much fun! Not only can you play retro games you played as a kid, but they have some newer games as well which are a blast! To top it off, they have beer to purchase as well as pizza that is reasonably priced and tastes pretty good! The service was actually really good as well. Was there with quite a few coworkers and the woman there went out of her way to make sure we had enough chairs for all of us and was clearing out table really quickly to make room for us all! We will definitely be back again soon!

El
Review №40

Good place to hang out with friends and play games. Many fun arcade games, but theres a LOT of pinball. Spent like 90 minutes at this place. Overall happy with the experience.

Ma
Review №41

Best arcade in Tacoma. The staff was super nice, and ROB went out of way to make sure everthing was right, he even came to our table to slice our pizza, so kids can have a smaller piece. It was my birthday when we went. Love all the games. Thank you DORKYS!!

Ma
Review №42

Great games, pretty good selection of drinks. My only complaint is that the music is so loud that it completely drowns out all the sounds made from the games and gives me a bad ringing in my ear. Makes it hard to talk to others too. Otherwise its my favorite bar.

An
Review №43

I absolutely love this spot they have tons of pinball and all the classics. Not only are the games great but the drink selection is pretty awesome too, they got just about everything for anyone. And even if you want to bring the family its not problem for a daytime outing. This is my go to spot if I find myself in Tacoma and want to go on a nostalgia trip in the arcade world.

Ke
Review №44

Pinball haven, good beer, good pizza, my go to for the weekend.

Sh
Review №45

Great place to play old school video games most for only 1 quarter! & they have great pizza at a reasonable price. Order food as soon as you get there because sometimes it take a while to get your order. Theyll text your cellphone when order is ready!

Ky
Review №46

Terrible. Down right rude service. Would not recommend.

Ol
Review №47

This may possibly be the worst arcade I’ve ever gone too, I saw this with complete disregard of the owner & arcade because of how my family and I was treated while just trying to have a fun day out with the crew lol, but over all, terrible service, got kicked out, video recorded and cursed out numerous times.

Ja
Review №48

Its a great place to waste time and have fun. Ive been a steady customer since opening and I love the owner. Hes a great man with a great vision!

Ji
Review №49

Timeless entertainment for those that like good clean fun! Take a trip down memory lane, and rock out while kicking your partner’s butt.

Ne
Review №50

Best arcade ever! Total throwback to the glory days of the 70s arcades with all the oldies. They also serve pizza, soda, and beer with a small area you can reserve for a small birthday parties. Moderately priced and so much fun! This is in the downtown area of Tacoma so I wouldnt drop my 15 or younger kids off here but definitely a fun spot even for families. As clean as an arcade can be and super helpful staff.

Be
Review №51

Such a great place for a nostalgia-fest! Spent a good few hours here with friends and even though you think youve seen all that Dorkys has to offer, theres still that one machine in the corner that you overlooked! Great fun, great place and definitely a must-see if youre in the area!

Ka
Review №52

Great place to have a little fun. You dont have to spend a tone of money. Youre not committed like with a movie, so you can be done whenever youve had enough fun. Hardly any machines out of order. They all work well almost all the time. Food, large beverage selection. Defiantly recommend Dorkys to parents with kids anywhere from 13 to 30.

Le
Review №53

Great place to hang with friends. Amazing food too. And best of all top notch friendly service when ordering drinks or food.

Ju
Review №54

It was a fun side stop with friends.

Pa
Review №55

I LOVE Dorkys! The great fresh pizza and fun games make this place a great place to spend a few hours entertaining you and your friends. I gained even more respect for the restaurant at my lady visit when i found out that they are a No Hate establishment. They have my business for life.

Ad
Review №56

Awesome place with some retro games , love it. Sorry original star rating was wrong, fat fingers. 5 stars

Ma
Review №57

This place is great. Kids are welcome until 8 or 9 pm, they have a fantastic beer selection, some food options, and of course, lots of games. A solid variety of old classics and new machines, too.

Jo
Review №58

So much fun!

AJ
Review №59

Oh yeah! I love how much pinball they have. The prices are reasonable. Its a bit cramped and loud but its that classic 80s arcade vibe. Air hockey, new arcade machines, and beer selection all makes this place worth the stop. The machines were all surprisingly in good condition and seen to be serviced regularly.

ye
Review №60

10/10 great place to hang fun games great food amazing place

Mi
Review №61

Nice date night spot

Sh
Review №62

This place is awesome! Every time I go, it does not disappoint. All the old arcade games are still only $.25 and they all work! You have your occasional one thats down, but not for long, and its not common. Plus tons of new games. The pizza is delicious! They have a rediculous amount of beer to choose from. Everything is reasonably priced.Great for kids during the day, but the weekend night life comes alive before 9 when minors need to be out by. Ive overheard multiple people talk about how annoying the kids are. This is not a reflection of the business, just the crowd. Its cool, whatever. So I try to leave well before 9 with my boys. Because if Im out with adults, I dont really want to party with kids either.Bring your quarters and have a great time!

Ke
Review №63

Cheap place that Ive taken my children too many times. Friendly staff and nice owners. Games sometimes eat quarters, but they will reimburse you the game if notified

Ge
Review №64

Well this place makes your quarters last. Ive been to one other arcade bar in SLC but this place takes the cake for being original. Beer is good and of course all the classics. Well at least my favorites as a kid.

An
Review №65

Fun place to knock back some beers and play pinball and old arcade games

Na
Review №66

Dude! You HAVE TO go check this place out! Whether you need some Mrs. PacMan in your life or Guitar Hero, they have almost everything!!

In
Review №67

Love this place. Lots of cheap games, pizza was great, and got a good recommendation on what to drink!

An
Review №68

Best barcade around. They have something for everyone. I come here all the time cause we always have fun.

al
Review №69

Really fun barcade! Great games at good prices. The pizza is mad decent too. The beer selection is out of this world, so many to choose from!!

Mi
Review №70

Super fun place for beer, pizza and all the best arcade games. Gotta check it out. You wont be disappointed

Ch
Review №71

Cool little spot, hard to find places that arent completely centered around drinking. Will definitely be back.

Sh
Review №72

I’ve visited this arcade a couple times within the past few years. It’s a unique place and fun. Games are anywhere from $0.50 to $2. Their new Mario Kart games are awesome. Most of the pinball machines are old and don’t work, however there are no signs saying this. They just take your quarters and morning happens. The Tomb Raider, Fruit Ninja, Mario Kart and Air Hockey were the best.

Ad
Review №73

Awesome place. Every once in awhile you get a transient in there tryin to bum quarters.The pizza is good and the happy hour is on point.

Da
Review №74

25¢ play vintage video gaming and newer games too. Beer was $2 for canned 16oz and/or $2 off on bottled beers, Dos X was regular $4.50 then $2 off that makes this the best price for beer Ive seen anywhere...They have pizza menu and taco Tuesdays too. Place is in slight disrepair and could use a good deep cleaning... Imho... Most games were in working order.

ba
Review №75

Went for my buddies birthday and had an amazing time:) staff was fun games were Awesome! highly recommended to all:) how can you go wrong with gauntlet and rampage?:) #dorkysfreakingrox

Ro
Review №76

Ive only been there once but, it was a lot of fun seeing some of the game I used to at the skating rink. Good pizza, good games, good beer, and, unlike other places that advertise as bars, no kids.Thinking of going again tonight.

Ch
Review №77

This place is a total blast. Tons of Pinball, giant Pac-Man and good pizza. If you want to embarrass yourself, try playing the arm wrestle video game.

Ch
Review №78

Great place for young and old. After years of going here, it never ceases to bring back nostalgia and put a smile on my face. When i kick my sons but at pinball or ninja turtles it makes it all the more worth it!

Ni
Review №79

10 dollars got me and my girlfriend over an hour and half of gaming and even bought two fresh to order corndogs. We had a blast. Sunday funday. Old school games and new school games for all ages and a great price. Classic

cu
Review №80

Great place to hang out

Pr
Review №81

Best place IN THE WORLD. Went on my birthday and they had the rare Beatles pinball machine! I have high scores on Galaga and BeatleMania. They have alcohol and pizza. You can rent the place for a private event too!

th
Review №82

Dude its a giant arcade it even has spongebob memes

Pe
Review №83

Nostalgia at its finest....

Re
Review №84

Great place. Has the feeling of a hole in the wall place, but so much fun. Bring cash!!!

Be
Review №85

Great services. I played my favorite games when i was just a kid.

st
Review №86

Love the variety of classic and new arcade games. Definently something for everyone.

Be
Review №87

Lots of games to play, drinks are good, music was a little loud - speakers aimed directly at floor felt like it was a bit much, but I might just be getting old. Over all, am excellent place for hanging out.

sh
Review №88

My son and I came in to play video games and eat pizza. When we sat down, our waitress let us know that they give leftover food away to the homeless. She also stated, its not like we give food to meth attics. Till this day, I am not sure while she felt that was appropriate. The people here have very high horses for serving pizzas and drinks. It was unbelievably ignorant. I had to explain to my son on our own time, thinking like the lady at Dorkys Arcade is not right. Everyone deserves to eat, and putting yourself up on an imaginary pedestal at the expense of others is not what genuine good hearted people do. We uplift one another. I explained to him how weak-minded that thinking process can be, and how it affects others. While the experience raised a great learning opportunity with my son, I try to avoid exposing him to this type of garbage as much as possible. Less unnecessary work for me, and a better chance at life for me son. We did manage to have fun once we got away from the staffs charming antics.

Da
Review №89

Great fun for kids of all ages! Im in my 30s, hadnt played pinball in decades, and had a blast. Wide variety of arcade games will appeal to all guests.

An
Review №90

I enjoy this place. It definitely has an arcade feel. If youre into having drinks they also have a good selection on beers, and the arcade prices arent too bad.

Ga
Review №91

Great selection very clean good ac.

Al
Review №92

Really fun place to take a trip down memory lane, Im a big pinball fan and there are plenty to choose from. I feel the prices per game were a little steep on some of the games but me and my kids still had a great time and I plan on going back.

Ky
Review №93

Good selection and variety of games. Not too crowded. Some game are a little pricey though (Star Wars Battle Pod $2 per game), but for the most part they are right where they should be.

Ra
Review №94

Super fun! Adults like arcades too! And best part is we dont have to share with kids and can drink and have a good time! Would recommend to anyone!

Ch
Review №95

Ok, you guys replied, so Ill fully review... Pretty much one of the most awesomenest places to go in Tacoma. Its always great going for a weekend with the guys and gals to play old video games from the 90s, 80s, and even the 70s. But even better than that is taking your kids or nephews/nieces and letting them see the games you played (and of course beating them because you still remember the secret codes) and seeing their eyes light up. It was fun having pizza with the nephew today watching him gravitate to the new games, but it was amazing watching him on his own accord go to the classics like Ms. Pacman and Astroid. Thanks for keeping the games at the rates they are and the work you guys do!

Jo
Review №96

Good selection of 80s pinball games. Adams Family, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Terminator, Ghostbusters.

Na
Review №97

Had a wonderful time. Pizza is soft dough and loaded with lots of toppings. Tasty!! So, many fun vintage and modern arcade games. Something for all

Ca
Review №98

The place needs some updating. Concrete floors with patches and poor lighting, but the arcade ambiance is awesome. Would fo to again, and fun to let kids play games I grew up with.

Li
Review №99

So, I recently found out that this place does the maintenance on the In the Groove machine at Narrows Plaza. I loved that machine and it was one of the things I missed when I moved. I came back and started playing it again, but starting about two months ago, the arrows stopped synching with the music. Theyre literally an entire 4 beats behind. The song will end and theres still arrows scrolling along to silence. It makes the machine unplayable. I kept mentioning it to the staff, and they said theyd talk to the repair guy. A month ago, I learned that the repair guy (and owner of the machine) is the owner of dorkys (or his son or something). I took a break from playing because I was tired of going there all month only to find that it still wasnt playing right. Today, I went in and the machine was clearly upgraded, but the same problem with the delayed arrows was there. When I talked to narrows plaza staff, they said that whoever it is at dorkys who does maintenance on it isnt going to bother fixing it because he likes it that way.Cool. Now that I moved back up to lakewood, I was planning on spending tons of money on this game every week, but I guess Ill just never play it again. Also, I wouldnt trust their machines in their actual arcade to work if they refuse to fix things because they like them broken.

Jo
Review №100

Good beer selection and some great games. Ill have to try the food next time.

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  • Address:754 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
  • Site:http://www.dorkysarcade.com/
  • Phone:+1 253-627-4156
Categories
  • Video arcade
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12pm–12am
  • Thursday:12pm–2am
  • Friday:11am–2am
  • Saturday:12pm–12am
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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