I took my niece out for her belated birthday and gave her options to pick. She likes claw arcades…read more Down the street from my house too, I've driven past this place so many times and had not checked them out. Cute little arcade, they have 2 rows of claw machines to play, some claw machine requires 1 to 3 tokens. Depending on how big the teddy bears are. Once you enter, you're greeted by the cashier that explains everything. The tokens are $1 each, the more you purchase will get extra. For example I chose $30 and I received 35 tokens. Cashier handed us the tokens in a basket and clear bag for your winnings. Once you're done playing, you can trade the stuffed animals for something else behind the counter. Fun place for kids or dates.

I've been wanting to visit here for a while. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a staff member who…read moreis very friendly and helpful, with reasonable pricing for the token. I don't remember the rest, but I saw $10 for 10 tokens or $20 for 25 tokens. Those are the prices I was looking at. It turns out I spent a total of $40. It's a great place for little kids. You are given a bag to keep all of the plush in. The win ratio was good too. I think in 45 minutes, I had 13 plushies total + 1 keychain, and I traded 10 plush for a giant Jigglypuff. I wish all the machines were one token, but some were 1, 2, or 4 tokens. (Like Spiderman was 2 tokens...) Prize trade-in was good. The highest cost was 12 plushies. The big one like Jigglypuff was 10. The next was 5 plushies. They also have some Pop Mart items in a shelf. No labubu. Check out their Facebook page or Instagram for hour updates. They just went into their summer hours. Unfortunately, Yelp won't let me suggest an edit for a Facebook or Instagram link.

He Said: My kids and I had a great time! Disclaimer: we came…read morehere using the MN Explore Pass. The Explore Pass allows "free" entry and limited access to some of the activities--bumper cars, laser tag, ball fort, laser maze, and a 360° video game. The laser tag arena is much bigger than i thought it would be (looking from the outside). Fun Lab is big enough to house multiple fun activities, but not too large so watching kids is a nightmare. There are non-inclusive activities (more $$) that seem fun. There is a cafeteria, too. Pros: - Lots of cool activities - Indoors - Great deal if you get the Explore Pass Cons: -Blaine is somewhat put of the way for us

Visited the fun lab on a Sunday and was surprised at how empty the place was this was great for us…read moreand our first visit. We walked in unsure what to do and stood next to two staff at the front desk for a couple minutes before being greeted. We used our explorer pass from Groupon which allowed for a visit do try most of the attractions. A lot of stuff was broken (laser tag maze, laser tag vests, games, blowers in the ball area) or no staff were available to let us know how to use it. What we could use was fun the bumper cars and arcade were favorites for our five year old. We purchased an additional pass for the bumper cars he had to go again. Overall it was okay for the prices, but there are other options around the cities if you're willing to spend a little more.

My husband and I loved Claw World. The machines are achievable yet have enough challenge to them…read more I like their points trade-in system. Different prizes have different point values and you can trade them in for something you want from their prize counter. They had tons of cute plushies. The employees there will help fluff up the prizes in the machine for a better chance of winning.

Checked out this new claw machine place in Maple Grove. Love claw machines and arcades in general…read more They have a lot of machines to play and some of best prizes I have seen in Minnesota . The trade in options are super cool and they have a huge selection. Now their machines tend to be a little more expensive to play but they aren't overly unreasonable. The machines takes anywhere from 1 to 4 tokens to play and trade ins range from 1 to 3 points. Machines are not easy and their difficulties levels range from machine to machine. The team there are super nice and I can't wait to go back.

Had a blast! Stayed almost 8 hours with the family. Many vintage and retro arcade games to keep the…read morefamily busy. Definitely enjoyed Killer Queen! Many cool features such as the cannon ball golf blaster and the list goes on and on. Beer is self serve and food is alright- you are there for entertainment! Learned that my 8 year old enjoys pinball machines!

This spot is awesome!…read more It can get spendy really quickly though! We were shocked to spend $40+ each per person. It's a good spot to go on a double date, celebrate an occasion, take the kids out, etc. We loved the golf course! That was definitely the highlight. The games were just eh to me, I could've gone without. Some were iconic and fun, but overall felt a bit pricy to play old games. I'd stop back again for the mini golf! And the events calendar was packed, so I'll need to check out a drag show or art event soon:)

This is going to be the weirdest review I've ever written, but I don't even care. For some reason,…read morethis place has some of the best pizza in the area. I'm a NYer and my standards are pretty high; the cheese is thick, the sauce is sweet, and the crust is buttery. I have no idea why this place has such good pizza. It's also very fun for kids, parties and the staff was very helpful. They smiled during every interaction and were really patient. Parties and pricing were very reasonably priced. But the pizza! I don't get why it was so good!

This place was really busy on a Friday afternoon. We went to play putt-putt and had a nice time…read more It's an 18 hole course and fairly challenging. It was a pretty good deal. There was one really big problem. Both the men's and women's restroom were closed. Not sure if something happened while we were there but there was a single bathroom for the entire building. When we went to the bathroom there were 5 people standing in line.

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

Rare is it that I leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem worth finding…read more Tucked away in a little strip mall, this place might look unassuming from the outside, but step in and you'll find a whole world of fun waiting for you. Between the classic pinball machines, well-kept pool tables, and the laid-back vibe, it's the perfect spot for a date night. The owner is genuinely one of the kindest people you'll meet and is clearly passionate about every machine and every detail of the experience. You can tell he really cares about keeping the place running smoothly and making sure everyone has a good experience. It's rare to find a spot that's this chill, authentic, and just plain fun. Whether you're into billiards, pinball, or just hanging out somewhere low-key with good energy, this place absolutely delivers. Best part of the night is the adorable shop puppy "Snowflake" who will challenge you to a game of tug-of-war. Would most definitely go again, but will make sure to bring cash next time as it is a (reasonably priced) cash only spot.

Tables recently redone, both cushions and felt. All was good. Pricing seemed reasonable. Owner…read morefriendly.

Yesterday, I walked past Playland Arcade at Eden Prairie Center. It had been three years since I…read morewas at this mall. I didn't remember an arcade. No one was there, so I checked it out. You basically get a card and load it with points. The best bang for your buck is loading $50 on it. Since I wasn't sure whether I'd like the games and such, I loaded $20. I swiped my credit card and my points card dropped out of the machine for collection. The game that caught my attention was Space Invaders Frenzy. It was on a large screen. Two players can play. The shooting gun was massive, but extremely comfortable to use. I played this game and loved it. It became my favourite one. You can hold down the trigger to shoot without pressing it like crazy as if you wanted to break it. I managed to get on the top ten high scores. Yay! There is a photo machine at this arcade, but the camera wasn't working. Bummer. I tried one of the claw games. I never do well playing them. All prizes are round in shape, so it's difficult to get the claw to grip anything. There is a hand sanitizer stand, but it didn't have any liquid. It was a downer. Luckily, I had some in my purse and used it before I found a washroom to properly wash my hands. I had a fun time. I have plenty of points on my card (it's 4 points for a game of Space Invaders), so I'll be back for more fun to satisfy my 80's arcade game fix. (392)

This was an alright arcade. There need to be more claw machines, games and things to do. There were…read morea number of the machines out of order or having very few things in them. Overall it seemed moderately clean, and a good bit of ambiance.