Gripwerx Simulation Racing

Gripwerx Simulation Racing

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising the high-quality simulators, immersive experience, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Many highlight the wide selection of cars and tracks, as well as the fun atmosphere for both beginners and enthusiasts. A few mention minor technical glitches or pricing concerns, but nearly all express enthusiasm for returning. The realistic feedback, comfortable setups, and excellent customer service make it a standout destination for sim racing.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

7330 164th Ave NE E220

Redmond, Washington 98052

Hours

Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-8PM
Saturday 10AM-8PM
Sunday 11AM-7PM

Customer Reviews

Today was my first simulator experience and I was really blown away. Calvin the owner was profoundly helpful, kind, and enthusiastic about all things sim racing and cars in general. I purchased a day pass and would absolutely do it again. He started by asking what my goals were; they were to learn to drive a manual and dip my toes in. Needless to say, I want to dive in now! Today was truly a top notch experience and I strongly recommend it to anyone interested. I'll certainly let be back. Thanks Calvin!

This was a very fun experience. The simulators are high quality and the staff was friendly. I would highly recommend any racing enthusiasts to have a visit. It costs $20 per 20 minutes.

First time here and definitely had more fun that I was expecting! I've never done any sim racing before, but now I will be back for sure. The steering is very engaging, paddle shifters are very tactile, and the seat is comfortable too. Overall a great experience! I recommend doing a 30 min session to give yourself a chance to get past the learning curve.

Great experience for all skill levels. Lots of Tracks and almost every race and street car you can think of is available. The Simulators are top notch, as well as the owner Kalvin - he is super friendly,helpful and a true simracing enthusiast! Very immersive experience!

Friendly and chill. If you are a novice or pro looking to get some practice before your race, this is a place for you. The sims are motion active, and you can feel the feedback in the pedals and steering wheel. The manual shifter is effortless, and slots right into gear. They have a wide assortment of cars and tracks to choose from. Great value too.

My husband and I bought two sessions each and had an absolute blast! The customer service was top notch and we had so much fun racing around two different tracks during our 30 minutes there. The sim rigs are top quality and we were provided with headsets that allowed us to talk to each other while we raced. This was a perfect date night for us and we will be back!

I tried this for the very first time with my relatives and loved the experience of driving some great sports car in different tracks. It was super cool talking to my race mates, while racing! Staff was really helpful in going over the rules and the process. Collecting stamps for each session earns a free session once we reach 10 stamps. I would highly recommend this place if you would like to try different cars in different tracks.

This is such an fun place! The experience is so immersive and realistic. The feedback from the controls is very realistic, you feel like you're really driving on the track! They have a huge selection of cars and tracks and are always improving their technology. I can't wait to race there again.

This place was really fun for a sim experience! Most other places I've gone have static chairs and basic wheels, but these guys went above and beyond with their moving rigs, F1 wheels, and direct drive resistance. The chairs were comfortable (which is better than an actual F4 car, and the wheel was great to grip. I played with manual transmission on a 2023 Aston Martin car around Red Bull Ring, and an F2007 around Spa-Francorchamps. The customer service was awesome, and he enabled ABS and Traction Control w

Drove from Seattle to Redmond, arrived at 6:45 pm and the store is closed. No one answered the phone either, not happy about it.

Lots of fun!! first sim experience, great customer service. Thank you. Update 4-02-2023. Thank you for keeping upgrading your computers and setups. Always really helpful and patient with new users. Great place to bring your friends for fun.

Don't believe the friendly staff part, fake reviews, if you notice it's the first thing they say to try and cover what's really going on, I was treated in a very rude way, last time I went, I actually turned around and left, same guy there, same attitude. Unless you don't mind being belittled and disrespected in front of everyone and out loud too, then enjoy your racing. I hope he's not the owner, and that the owner can find other employees, if he is the owner he needs not to be dealing with people. Most c

Great setup to Race with friends. Every map and every car...come and try and keep it on the course.

Coolest place ever! Motion rigs alone make it so worth checking out. They are extremely knowledgeable on helping plan my next upgrades for my own setup at home too :)

10/10 service, owner was extremely nice and insightful. Will be coming back again!

A work in progress. I took my 2 boys for a birthday. We bought gloves there for$2 each and they were very comfortable to wear. It was nice to see the extra safety protection being issued. A little expensive for a one hour session but we did have a lot of fun. While we raced together, it wasn't really a race. You know you win overall by the fastest lap recorded. Each of their 4 seats were just a little different, especially in regards to shifting. My car kept glitching and had to be reset. We did not ha

Visited gripwerx over the weekend with some buddies. We had a fantastic time racing each other. Shop owner Calvin was friendly and very knowledgeable! Will definitely come back to race again maybe a different car next time.

Honestly, fun to do a couple races with friends but not something I would go back for. Not even close to some of the other racing sims out there let alone the staff when I was there were just a couple kids that didn't pay much attention. It also malfunction on 2 of the 3 sims we used. Sad that I paid good money for this experience when K1 speed is down the road.

Really nice experience to sit in the sim rig of my dreams! Calvin was super attentive with my experience and kept the cars and tracks coming for my entire 4 hour stay!! The direct drive wheels were very strong and took some getting used to. I could have turned down the strength on the feedback but I was being stubborn and left it on high which means a day later my hands and arms feel like jelly. Thanks so much to Gripwerx for giving me the drive of my dreams ???????? see ya soon.

Awesome place! Top-notch sim rigs with motion, lots of cars and tracks, very immersive. Calvin is so welcoming and helpful, he answered all my questions, adjusted the setup according to my preferences and was radiating enthusiasm. I'll be back!

Awesome place for virtual racing. You can pick any track and any car and race against your friends or others if you wanted. They don't have much seating for people who may only want to watch, but probably dy choice as to not to overcrowd the players. Should be a great spot for a birthday party!

Ill comment and youll see the same response ?we reviewed security footage?. Protecting the same guy , just look at all the previous bad reviews. One bad egg ruins the experience.

Gripwerx offers realistic racing simulators with a selection of seemingly endless courses and vehicles. Reasonably priced with play package options as well. Calvin was a supportive, knowledgeable and encouraging host. Our visit was the first time in the store and he made us feel welcome and successful.

Took a group here from work and rented out the whole place. Sim racing was fantastic and all the sims were connected to each other so you would race the other folks in the room. Headsets made it easy to talk with each other too! An awesome afternoon!

We came for my husband?s birthday with family. And the guy who works there was very rude. He said you have to step out RIGHT NOW because it's all reserve and he said it in a very rude manner he even pointed on door with his hand. I was shocked how we were treated in this place for doing nothing. Very disappointing. Not recommending this place because of this rude, unrespectful guy. I don't understand how he can work in customer service if he can't respect people and nicely tell people when it's all reserve.

Always a ton of fun whenever I come here! Drove a few cars on a few tracks today with 3 others and all of us had a good time. They have a ton of cars to choose from and a ton of tracks. Whether you're a biggie or an expert this place is a great place to go have some fun with some friends!

An awesome place to get hands on with high end simulator equipment. Very friendly and knowledgable staff and very reasonable pricing ??

I went here with my girlfriend, had a blast I just wish you had one closer to my area but the drive up to Redmond for this was worth it. The experience really helped me make a decision to get a sim rig. I've been researching equipment and setups for awhile now and grip werx has quality equipment. I understand gfx cards are insane right now but in the future I'd really love to see a VR setup and a monthly membership! Great experience and friendly staff ??

It was awesome! The person in charge of the place was really informative and knows everything about the simulator.

You will not be disappointed if you stop in here! This is a great place to test out your driving skills and I had a blast on the simulator. I had a lot of questions for the owner and he was incredibly patient with me and made sure I had the best experience possible.

Amazing experience and just about the friendliest staff I've ever met. The owners welcoming demeanor makes the visit incredible from the moment you enter, not to mention getting to feel like a real race car driver!

Chris helped me and my friends out, he was giving us attitude the entire time, talking to us in a condescending way, we made an appointment and we wanted the highway with traffic and he wouldn't give us the traffic which we payed to play at the place and as paying customers we should get what we requested as long as it's not unreasonable. And to add traffic is a feature in the game. Chris gave terrible customer service to us.

Fun and realistic experience, my son loved it. Will come back for his birthday.

This is the most immersive driving simulator I've experienced. It has all the right cars and all the right tracks. Calvin is super helpful and knowledgeable. I can't wait to go back.

Loved it! Took my husband for his birthday and we both had an incredible time. I can't wait to go back!

Incredible experience! Thank you for creating such an incredible welcoming space!! Can't wait to buy my own setup through you!

As a major Car enthusiast with hopes to potentially take his car on the track. I like this place's whole idea, It allows me to practice more track oriented driving & I really like the choice of tracks.

This place was awesome! Super nice staff, helpful and knowledgeable. They even let you choose what car you wanna drive! Can't wait to head back

Love my sim racing and this spot has made it an easy niche to enjoy in public and easily with friends Nice immersive motion setups to have fun had for all

Excellent experience for those who want to try sim racing or are veteran sim racers. A one stop shop to both try out new sim rigs and buy for your own or update.

Calvin is super helpful, and it is a fun time to enjoy sim racing but also build better skills and learn fundamentals without having to go out to an expensive track day.

First time trying this today. Fantastic experience! Calvin and Wendy were super friendly and helpful. I will be back!

This place was really fun! My dad and I went and had a great time! Owner was really nice and took great care of us :)

Awesome setup for individual or group races. Staff was very nice and helpful.

Amazing place, a really sweet owner and he'll definitely take this business to places. Come and have fun!

Very well managed. Lots of options for cars and racetracks.

Overall a fun experience! The software was a bit glitchy. But the hardware is in good condition Will return! ??

Great driving sim, tons of cars, very realistic and difficult and has shift stick and hand break for drifting

Just came here for the first time today, as someone who's been racing and sim racing for years, this is a place you don't wanna miss!

OMG! This was our second party! Track days, qualies and races. Awesomeness!

Been here a few times. Great prices, really nice people, and a ton of fun

Awesome owner and staff provide a great experience. Some really quality racing gear!!

Calvin is awesome, always have a good time here racing.

Great place to have fun with the kids or team build with coworkers.

The guy how works there not professional and not welcoming

Great place for practicing track racing!

Had so much fun racing with friends

Great simulation hardware

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