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DK Effect

4.3 (46 reviews)
InexpensiveArcades, Beer Bar
Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Beer on tap
Kathi W.

Fun place to have a drink and play some cool retro games, for free!!!!! So many beers on tap for very reasonable prices.

Platform IPA
Scott C.

I love hanging out at DK Effect! Awesome games from 80's classics like Frogger, Galaga and PAC-man to all the modern pinball classics. The staff are friendly and they always have a huge assortment of beers on tap. There's truly something for every taste. And, although they don't have a kitchen, you can order pizza and food from a great pizza spot next door. DK Effect is a fantastic hang out in Dayton!!

Dry rub chicken wings
Roy R.

Food is gr8, service is beyond reproach, ambiance is very reminiscent of a 70's/80's old school arcade joint!

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Steve A.

DK Effect is another barcade. It uses tokens to play the games. These come free with beer. It's similar to many others of this concept. The games are mostly classics and fun playing. A beer is about $5 for a pint, most of which are local. It has the local breweries including Warped Wing. There's also many others to choose. If you get a beer, you will get 10 tokens. These are allowed to be used in any of the arcade games. Pinball you have to pay for. The arcades include Galacta and Tekken. It has many fighting games, but there are some sports ones like baseball. The games are in pretty good condition. Anyone who likes barcades should come here. It has many games to choose. There's also cheap food on some days like pizza.

Skeeball leagues are the shiz!!
Ellie D.

Love the atmosphere and craft beer choices. The free video games are a huge plus too. What a unique establishment. If you're hungry they partner with a pizza joint for food, can't go wrong!

Tito's Vodka x Tonic  Tokens to play once your purchase a drink.
Chantily R.

Ehhh... I was not really feeling it when I ventured here with some friends last week. The vibe just felt "off" to me. First things first, I had to check out the bar scene, and when inquiring about drinks the bartender either wasn't knowledgeable (on their menu nor the special Tuesday Margarita edition) or just didn't feel like being bothered. In my opinion is was the latter of the two, but nonetheless I ended up with a Tito's Vodka x Tonic. The price of my drink wasn't too bad and it was buzz-worthy. So what is one to expect? There are PLENTY of arcade games to choose from, and you receive tokens when you purchase a drink. I cannot remember how many I received, but I do know I did not not stay long enough to use them all. If you are looking for a bite to eat while in there, I do believe they sell pizza from the Pizza Factory by the slice, Taco Tuesday is up and running, and there is a Mexican restaurant across the street. I was mostly impressed by the skee-ball machine, and spent some of my tokens playing it. Right next to it is a gun shooting game, that seemed to be really popular *insert major eye roll here*. After a few plays of skee-ball and my one vodka x tonic, I was ready to roll out. So although I wasn't really feeling this place, I'm not throwing the towel in yet. Maybe it was just an "off" night (we all have those, right?!?), so I plan to return soon and hopefully be WOWed this time. Cheers! -C.Rich

Tony C.

40 beers on tap, over 60 arcade games, including Skee Ball, and a neat signature cocktail list! This is a great little spot! They don't have a kitchen but they have plenty of menus from places that deliver. The arcade games built into the bar was a cool touch!

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7 months ago

Great collection and mix of vintage arcade games and pinball. Seriously worth a trip if you want to relive the heydays!

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1 year ago

Super cool atmosphere and idea. Excellent selection of beers and kid friendly before 8pm.

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2 years ago

Great staff, fun time & good food with wide variety of drink choices - definitely recommend

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4 years ago

Great staff and great selection of craft beers that change fairly often. Free gameplay and at least 15 pinball machines to enjoy.

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8 years ago

Do not go here to play pinball. The machines are overpriced, and not at all maintained or set up properly. Environment is stale.

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9 years ago

Really fun place, great beer selection, very friendly people. LOVE that you get 10 tokens with each beer/drink purchase. Check it out!

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9 years ago

Great beers and friendly service. An awesome place for a group-- love playing skeeball here!

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Great little arcade. Rotating craft beers and liquor. No kitchen but a great Mexican restaurant across the street.

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