Dorky's Arcade - Tacoma

Game selection was pretty ok, prices on some were a bit high. One pinball machine kept taking my nephew's money but wouldn't load the balls up. Employees refused a refund and never even marked the game as non-functional.. My guess for the zero refund is because he is Latino. We were told in a phone call that the super racist owner wasn't there anymore and that they were trying to distance themselves from him ever being there. That was a lie, as he was there the entire time, playing pinball in between whatever else it was he was doing. He was also staring at my Latino family members the entire time in a super uncomfortable way. For the racist alone, this place gets 1 star and we will not be back. Too bad too, because that was 3 game loving children, and 3 game loving adults who ended up having a childhood love of gaming turned into something dirty and unhappy.

Great selection of retro games. Some of the best maintained cabinets I've come across over the past few years. Zookeeper! Phoenix! (Fingers crossed they'll get a Time Pilot, Pooyan or Elevator Action before my next visit.

The place itself could be maintained and cleaned a whole lot better than it is currently. However, its conveniently located nearby a favorite restaurant of ours, and was a fun place to spend a little time. The air hockey is by far my favorite. I also like all the varieties of pinball. But, the games are a bit pricey imo. $1-$2 for a min or two is a bit much. I understand that they're old, likely expensive machines that must require specific maintenance, but I still feel like its a bit high especially since the place itself is so dirty. The bathroom had only one operating toilet but the stall door didn't really open or close well because they installed it wrong.

Really cool spot for arcade games. We went on a Taco Tuesday and the food was great and only $2 for a loaded taco. They have several change machines and an ATM so you don’t need to worry about having enough quarters for the games.

What can I say about Dorkys? I love their massive selection of drinks, photo booth, and wide variety of arcade games! I've had a birthday party there, enjoyed events and can say it's fabulous. Perfect for adults and kids alike.