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    Happy Claw Arcade

    4.5 (29 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Leslie Q.

    Came to Happy Claw Arcade for funsies and to check out a "third place" that's few and far between in the town of Turlock. It was the perfect place to spend an hour (or two)! Located off the intersection of Golden Gate Blvd. and W Hawkeye, Happy Claw Arcade is one of the rare claw machine places that have begun populating the 209. The interior is beaming with neon lights, a huge anime mural takes up one side of the wall, and gigantic plushies line the other side. It's also pretty spacious and doesn't feel claustrophobic. There is a variety of claw games and gacha machines. We spent $20 for 23 coins and were able to win a few plushies and get that dopamine hit every time we snagged another. This arcade actually lets you trade in plushies you've won with almost any other plushie you see in another machine. We were able to do this with a bee for a capybara. :) The owners were SUPER nice and told us they were actually originally from Vegas (where claw machine arcades were heavily concentrated) and wanted to bring a bit of Vegas to Turlock. So cool. Definitely going to check them out again and will recommend to friends visiting to do the same!

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    Frances V.

    We saw this place randomly appear a few weeks back, but it wasn't open yet. I looked them up on social media and found info. Yesterday was their soft opening. I scooped up my girls and we headed over. It wasn't busy at all. You buy tokens and then each machine is 1 token. We did $100, so 135 tokens. There are also some machines that take 4 tokens and you can get a figurine and you recycle the ball for 1 token. I think we won 21 or 22 plushies! They also have a counter where you can upgrade your winnings into bigger prizes. I want to say it started at 8 to upgrade. We decided to keep all our little friends. Just know, upgrades can only be done same day only. We had a lot of fun and will be coming back soon! The owners were so friendly!

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    Jessie P.

    We've been to Happy Claw twice now, once for the Hello Kitty collaboration on January 12, 2025, and again for the Pokémon collaboration on March 30, 2025. Both times were so much fun! The prizes are super cute, and it feels like a fun gambling experience for kids. The atmosphere is lively, and the staff is friendly. We can't wait to come back for more exciting collaborations!

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    Lee L.

    We had a great time here with our toddler. Jenn and Leon are wonderful owners and we can't wait to come back to support them again. We bought $50 of tokens and it lasted us over an hour. The space is extremely clean and there is a ton of parking outside. I highly recommend Mom's to host their birthday parties here. I definitely will tell all our friends! 5 stars for Sure!!

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    Kindra F.

    This Place was so much fun. The perfect spot to go with your teens. We won so many prizes. They asked if we wanted to trade but all the characters we won where too cute. Cant wait to come back to win some more. Thank you so much.

    Soooo much fun !!! Definitely check this place out super kind people only 1 token each play

    Great, fun place  in Turlock! Owners are super friendly. My kids love coming here!

    My kids love coming here. This place is super fun, the plushies are the cutest! Definitely will be back!

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    They fixed the claws so u can't get nothing my granddaughter lost $50 bucks not one Toy never again

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    It's nice if you end up getting the prizes . The staff is very nice . My daughter enjoys coming here.

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    Is an amazing family owned business it's fun to go with friends or family, also the prices are better then most of the arcades out there

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    EXTRA FUN !! The owners were very nice. This is a great place to have fun at. Enjoyed it a lot.

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    Such a fun and unique experience! Great for all ages. Thank you for bringing this to Turlock. We can't wait to go back!

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    Honestly it was one of the funniest spots I went to in Turlock! Had a Great time and Staff was super Friendly. Will be going again soon!

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    Ask the Community - Happy Claw Arcade

    Is there labubus?

    We have Coca Cola and Big into Energy labubus available. Exciting macarons and have a seat labubus will be back in stock in two weeks. Follow our IG for more updates.

    Are all of the machines 1 token? If not, what is the max?

    All the claw machines take 1 token to play. The gashapon machines varies depending on the prizes that are in the machines.

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    Review Highlights - Happy Claw Arcade

    This arcade actually lets you trade in plushies you've won with almost any other plushie you see in another machine.

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    3.3
    (217 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    We had my daughters bday party here last weekend and all the kids had a blast. The woman who was…read morehelping with our party was so fast and efficient. Very friendly. Went above and beyond to help us every step of the way. She even had a candle and lighter when we forgot ours, I can't say enough about her, she was amazing! All employees there were quick to help us and made sure everyone was safe! The kids didn't want to leave and we will definitely be coming back again.

    We don't have a lot of options here in Modesto and this is a lot of fun for the kids. However,…read moreit's expensive. I bought the 5 hour pass for my grandude. I had no idea it was only 6 rides. I thought it was unlimited rides for 5 hours. It goes fast! definitely runs out before 5 hours, so not sure why it says 5 hours. $38 It is still the only way to go as most of the bigger attractions are either : $10 or $12 per ride and only last 5-7 minutes long:( and.. there is NOT enough shade for adults that are bystanders. But if you want to blow through $76 in about 1 hour to join them on all 6 rides.. you can do that too. also, no one told us at purchase point that it was only 6 rides AND that if you go on water ride... you can not go on any other rides wet. period. whaaat?? Thank goodness I had an extra pair of clothes in car for our sleepover. Or there would have been a strong request to return the pass for another day. There is zero shade by bumper boats. Please drill a hole in the tables for an umbrella. Please provide shade for your customers. I thought I would have a stroke in the duration of the 5 minute bumper boat ride. lol. I would seriously consider a monthly subscription for unlimited rides if they had one. Also, be prepared to stand outside in the sun while you fill out the waiver (at the entrance) with your phone. Sooo annoying. and must be done EVERY TIME you go. There is always one of the attr as cations closed for repair for months now. It's a virtual game. Not sure what it is because it's always closed. they take credit cards. So that's good. no charge.

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    Graduates having Fun on the Funworks Go Kart Racetrack
    Graduates having Fun on the Funworks Go Kart Racetrack
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    Freddy is Ready for some Summer Fun at Funworks!
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    Zap Zone & Axe Throwing

    4.3
    (38 reviews)
    42.4 mi

    This place is awesome, really nice staff and place is hella dope. Would recommend to anyone looking…read moreto have some fun

    I needed a last-minute place for our team bonding event because the original location fell through…read more A friend mentioned a venue that sounded great, so I decided to reach out. I spoke with Sarb, and he was very helpful. He told me they still had availability for our event, which was a relief. What impressed me the most was that they offered us time to set up before the event started. When we arrived, the place was clean and ready, making it easy to get everything organized. Since we were working with kids, we didn't use the throwing axe area, but we did enjoy some exciting laser tag. you could bring your own water and cake or cupcakes, but you needed to buy your food from them. They used Mountain Mike's pizza for food orders, which was located off Robinhood. There was a bit of confusion among the workers because some understood the rules differently than others. However, I decided to stay patient and ask questions until I got clear answers. After discussing it, everything worked out well for me. My food arrived exactly on time, just like I had requested. The laser tag room was amazing! It had two stories and was really well put together. Honestly, I can't explain how fun it was--you just have to see it for yourself! The kids had a blast playing there, and believe me, it's definitely a workout! They got to play four different games, so there was always something new to try. When you first arrive, you need to sign some waivers and set up your account. They take a picture of you, which goes up on a big screen at the end of your game, showing your score. Everyone was excited to see who had the most points! The atmosphere was lively, and everyone was laughing and cheering. It was a great way to spend the day, and I can't wait to go back again. If you're looking for fun and excitement, this place is a must-visit!

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    Dave & Buster's Modesto

    2.6
    (245 reviews)
    16.4 mi
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    I never leave reviews for Dave & Buster's because, honestly, I've never been a huge fan and the…read moreservice has usually been pretty disappointing. But Sunday completely changed my mind! We had one of the most attentive, friendly, and genuinely kind servers we've ever had. Huge shoutout to Cliff! This guy works his butt off and somehow still manages to make every guest feel important. He was constantly checking on us, making sure we had everything we needed, and did it all with a great attitude and a smile. My boyfriend and I live across the street, and now we're half-joking that we need his schedule so we can plan our visits around when he's working! That's the kind of impression he left on us. Cliff is the definition of excellent customer service, and he turned what would have been an ordinary visit into a great experience. Dave & Buster's, take care of this guy--employees like Cliff are the reason people come back!

    Went back to give them a chance to redeem themselves from the Philly cheesesteak egg roll situation…read more& they had them this time.. they came with a cheese queso dip & i loved them! I had the firecracker salmon meal.. perfection! (forgot pic :().. also, the bathroom was in service. Way better experience. What went wrong was when I ordered a Cadillac and it was light colored. When I asked the bartender why it looked like a regular margarita, he said they premix the Grand Marnier in it already.. excuse me? uhhhh, no! Top off my margarita & quit playing when I'm paying my money. Thanks!

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    Cute Easter set up in the foyer of Dave & Buster's.
    Cute Easter set up in the foyer of Dave & Buster's.
    NEW Cheese Stick Stack. 3 pictured here, came with 5 cheese sticks, marinara & ranch. They are pretty good!
    NEW Cheese Stick Stack. 3 pictured here, came with 5 cheese sticks, marinara & ranch. They are pretty good!
    Dave & Buster's Modesto

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    Happy Claw Arcade - arcades - Updated June 2026

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