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    Claw Daddy Arcade

    4.8 (133 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Arnel D.

    Dropped in on a whim to let the kids run around and play their hearts out. Smaller and cheaper than Round 1 these games are not rigged and allow kids to actually win! It's clean and organized and their machines all work properly. Stuffed with prizes, you'll leave with something for sure. The staff are friendly and very helpful. They don't dread their job which is evident. They have a trade up policy which is great. You can gather all your smaller prices and leave with one large one of you prefer. For $30-$50 you can have a good time for between half an hour to an hour if you don't go crazy. It's just the right amount of space and games to get energy out from young ones without breaking the bank. A great fun option when in Mission Valley.

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    Nov M.

    The kids came away with many prizes! HAELY was fantastic, so helpful, started us off with tips and kept an ear and eye out for when we needed help. Even offered the kids to just come to her if we really needed help! You play using a game card, and it's easy to spend fast, so it was a nice recommendation for our big group of kids that the adults may want to hold the card and tap for them, since we got a bigger package but fewer cards (higher $ amount per card = more bonus credits). It also naturally slowed down every kiddo tapping away and spending it quick It's addicting to want to win, my biggest hint is dont be shy to ask for hints/help if youre not finding success on your own. We spent about $25 per kid & stayed long enough where they each came out with 3-4 wins!

    Danchi N.

    Best claw machine experience ever! My daughter loves claw machines and prizes- I feel like we try so hard and even when we do at the State Fair, the prize is always low quality. Not here! We got so many plays, especially with the bonus tokens. The game attendant was so helpful and really gave great support for my 7 year old. We can't wait to go back next time we are in town!

    Alycia A.

    A room full of claw machine with cute stuffies!!! My kiddo was so happy she won a cute little bear! They have self check out kiosks where you can purchase a card to load with points to play. I loved that they had several Sanrio bear options and one giant Tuxedo Sam! The young lady showing us a demo was very kind and helpful. We will definitely return!

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    Susana V.

    After the movies everything was shutting down, but we were delighted to see that Claw Daddy was still open! The claws are precise and my kiddos got lucky playing! It reminded me a lot of being at the claw machine stores in Japan. They even had free gifts with purchase of the points card! What a deal. Can't wait to come back :)

    Nancy T.

    So fun! Definitely enjoyed our time here and our $100 went a long way! We filled two bags filled with plushies and not only did the kids enjoy their time; but both myself and bf enjoyed it too! It's very clean and well maintained. Daisy was very helpful and kind to us. She helped reposition some plushies after seeing us failing over and over at the ones we wanted the most. lol Definitely would come back!

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    Conrad R.

    Prizes and Surprises! Still waiting for a restaurant table nearby so we checked out Claw Daddy to pass the time. Neat open space with a variety of rewards. All claw all day. No gatchapon machines here. Wifey did much better at winning a variety of plushie toys. It looks like the odds seem fair. I've noticed other machines where items are tightly crammed or the claw grip setting definitely favors the house. One of the items got stuck and a friendly employee promptly resolved the situation. Fun times at Claw Daddy Arcade :)

    Kayla M.

    My partner loves claw machines, and this was the perfect place to go! They have cute prize options and pricing was reasonable - they even have trade in options for prizes you win to upgrade to bigger ones! Jake was absolutely amazing -- so welcoming and helpful. He even gave us tips and tricks to make sure we got our money's worth. He also told us that they get new prizes each week so if we come back we will have new options! 10/10 recommend!

    Elena V.

    Claw Daddy in San Diego is hands down my new favorite spot. The place is spotless, everything looks brand new, and the vibe is just fun and welcoming. They have such a good selection of toys and change them up every week, so there's always something new to go for. When I went, they had the cutest plushies like Pusheen, Hello Kitty, Lilo and Stitch, SpongeBob, and so many others. Haley was seriously the sweetest person ever. She went out of her way to help me figure out which machines were best to try, gave me tips on timing, and was just so friendly the entire time. You can tell she genuinely wants people to win and have a good time. David was super nice too and made the place feel really chill and welcoming. I only spent $12 and left with three adorable keychain plushies- Stitch, a pink Stitch, and Gary from SpongeBob - plus they even gave me a free mask. Everyone there was cool, kind, and just made the whole experience feel like hanging out with friends instead of being in an arcade. If you love claw machines or just want to do something fun in San Diego, you have to go to Claw Daddy. I'm already planning to come back next week to see what new toys they put out!

    Michael B.

    It's a fun way to spend 15 minutes. The premise is pretty simple. You come in, you pay on the back wall, tap your card and you try and maneuver your claw to grab a stuffed animal. There are different prizes to get plus there is different price points. Everyone in my group one something. There was only 3-4 people in here on a Friday night at 8pm. And when we left, another 4 people were entering. The staff was super nice. They seem to enjoy working here.

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    The staff is extremely helpful and kind. They have a great plushie selection and it's a claw game enthusiast's dream.

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    Fantastic staff, loads of fun and great for kids!My group walked in on a whim and we loved the atmosphere and experience!

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    This employee was amazing !! Her name is Haely and she made my nieces day!! Highly recommend

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    Jake was awesome and had the vibes up!! Freeman was helpful at the front and also very cool.

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    10 months ago

    Highly recommend! They even have a Labubu station outside for $25 each, so much fun and you get a free gift if you spend $10!

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    Alejandro was super helpful. Fun experience for my two year old and I. We'll be back!!

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    Alejandro and Freeman are super helpful. Showed us how to use the different machines. Very fun and can't wait to come back soon!

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    Amazing games and Alejandro helps you if you want to make it easier! Will definitely come back

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    9 months ago

    Very good arcade, Jake is really helpful and nice it's really cool and good prizes too very much recommend

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    Jake was an amazing employee. Very friendly and helpful. This place you can win a prize for sure

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