EXHIBIT 12 DAVE & BUSTER'S, INC. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (dollars in thousands, except ratios) <Table> <Caption> Year to Date Ended February 1, 2004 ---------------- Income before provision for income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle $ 6,837 Fixed charges: Interest expense ** 4,075 Capitalized interest 56 Estimate of interest included in rental expense *** 3,971 --------------- Total fixed charges $ 8,102 Income before provision for income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle, less capitalized interest $ 14,883 =============== Ratio of earnings to fixed charges: 1.84 </Table> ** Interest expense includes interest in association with debt and amortization of debt issuance costs. *** Fixed charges include our estimate of interest included in rental payments made under operating leases.