The Funky Monkey arcade is ready for customers during its grand opening in Selah in November. Staff photo

By JERYN GONZALEZ

In the expanding town of Selah there is a new attraction that’s keeping more local business in town.

“It’s about time,” said Selah resident Shane Brussman, a regular to one of the many new businesses of Selah, Funky Monkey Arcade.

The new arcade occupies 2,000 sq. ft. in a 14,800 square foot strip mall on  busy South 1st St. 

Other businesses in the strip mall include Subway, Selah Fitness Express, BeBe Nails, Uncle Bucks, Selah Simply Cellular, Taqueria La Plazita and the arcade, which is merged with Selah Paintball.

Funky Monkey Arcade is the first arcade in Selah and was opened as a kid-friendly based establishment. The arcade has five employees, one being manager Joel Freeborn, a senior at Selah High School.

“It’s a different kind of place and I think it will be a good thing for Selah,” said Freeborn. “We’ve been seeing a lot of business and you can tell that people are really enjoying themselves.”

The arcade boasts several games, all of which are up and running. There are many options at the Funky Monkey Arcade including air hockey and free-throw shootout.

Wilson Lee, who runs the arcade and the paintball store, said they are still looking to take up more space in the arcade by getting more games in. They’ve even talked about expanding the arcade in the future depending on business.

Birthday party hosting is also available at the arcade and it includes setup and food supplies for the price of eight dollars per person. The price also includes tokens for games.

A grand opening for the arcade took place Nov. 21.