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    Round1

    2.8 (183 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Claw machine arcades
    David L.

    So what is this place? And how much money do you need to win something? I did recall using all of my $14 at the local smelly bowling alley to play TMNT the arcade when I was 10. Now inflation has caused the cost to increase by 10 fold or more. Tatar sauce! Is this place better than Dave and Busters? I don't know. Better than Chucky E Cheese or Scandia? I don't think so. They do have those claw machines. But why would millennials waste their money on that? Just for fancy flavors of ramen? Wait times for karaoke bar was 2 hours. You might think that's bad and normally it is. However it did helped save some money!! Yah I would rather go to a boba shop or ice cream parlor with some brand new board games or new magic set and just sit and talk. Even buying Pokemon from Best Buy and then ripping em at Cold Stone or shake shack would be cheaper and maybe even more thrilling. DDR was a fad that came and went. Now there's DDR for your hands... but you know it's just gonna come and go as well. Tho there's rows and rows of arcades, this place was surprisingly not packed on a Saturday night. And I definitely didn't see any grandmas here activating their free time with new thrills and fun. Only the bowling and k bar was super tilted. Should you come? I wouldn't. At least not anylife soon.

    Chris T.

    Killing some time we stumbled into Round 1 and said let's go! We mainly wanted to play claw machines and get some stuffies. We must not have been that lucky that day as a $100 bucks netted us 2-3 stuffies haha. We had to get card with promo for the cups and activate it with a fee. A lot of the claw machines you had to grab a round ball plushy, and drop it to win the wall items. I would probably rather grab the plushy themselves but that'll probably be easier hence why they don't do it.. The round 1 back home closed for good so it was nice to enjoy some time here.

    1/17/26
    Sandy L.

    I usually go to the San Jose Round1, but this is my first time here. The guy working at the cash register was super nice. Yesterday I spent $110 and got around 835 credits. My friends and I had a great time. Compared to San Jose, the claw machines here are much easier to win stuffed animals--I got a couple myself. :)

    Neon shine!
    Jimmy C.

    Round 1, fight!! Reminds me of how Street Fighters II rose to early fame after its oldest predecessor. Arcade games sure had been time consuming, but they eat away precious amount of quarters in order to start playing or continue. Inside Stonestown Galleria next to Target, go downstairs and see a bunch of pachinko machines and a bowling alley; much similar to Pier 39. There's even a food bar where they order Japanese munchies including an iced matcha latte. How about that?! Of some businesses in and outside Stonestown Galleria, there's Marugame Udon (once C Sushi), Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Uncle Tetsu, Daiso, Miniso, Mochill Donuts, Onigilly, and Kizuki Ramen. There's even some cute vending machines that dispersed anime toys. I'm starting to believe Stonestown Galleria has become more and more like the same great mall back in Tokyo Japan! About Round 1, my friend and I were interested in trying out arcade games instead of bowling. Win or lose a few, what matters is having fun trying out as many as possible to our heart's content. Buy a card; swipe and play. As colorful and cute as Round 1 is, it's entertaining and irresistible just like when you're in Japan.

    John P.

    Round1 has a ton of activities to choose from like bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and billiards, but what really makes it stand out is the claw machines. They have a huge variety of plush prizes, including a lot of premium options you don't usually see at other arcades. That's honestly the main reason I keep coming back. For the activities, I rarely have to wait long, which makes it super convenient if you're with a group of friends. The space is big, and there's always something to do whether you're in the mood for games, a round of bowling, or just hanging out. The reason I can't quite give this place 5 stars is because there are a few consistent pain points. If you win one of the plushes from the claw games that have the yellow plush ball or the games with figurines, it always takes a while to track someone down to help you claim it. The food is just okay, not bad, but nothing memorable, and the bar usually only has one bartender working, so getting a drink can take longer than you'd like, especially if it's busy. That said, Round1 is still a great spot to spend an afternoon or evening with friends. Between the variety of activities and the unique claw machine prizes, it's one of the more fun and well-rounded entertainment spots around.

    Where is the Warriors game???
    Brian L.

    Dear Round 1 management, you are incompetent. You should be held accountable and fired immediately. You have one poor employee working his butt off running back and forth, serving at the bar and food court register simultaneously, completely overwhelmed. Then the ridiculous menu above that slowly scrolls through multiple menus which slows the ordering process even more should be eliminated. As I sit here at the food court, I am waiting for someone to turn the TV to the live Warriors game, but what do I see instead? "Direct TV" blank screen. Complained about it and nothing has changed. This place could be so much better, the customers deserve better, and the location is ideal. After 1 round im out.

    Lizzie Y.

    I can't believe I only recently found out about Round 1! Highly recommend for anyone who likes claw games & chance to win cute stuffies! They also have arcade games, bowling, & karaoke here. I think many years ago there was a Round 1 in near me but unfortunately, it closed a couple years ago, though I had never been prior to visiting this one. I only started getting into collecting cute stuffies in recent years & discovered I tend to have decent luck with claw machine games hahahaha. There is still one location in Massachusetts but on the opposite end of the state. They had a bunch of different types of claw machines, some more challenging than others. One of the games I played, there were two ways you could win: pick up the stuffed animal with the claw OR there was a round stuffed token that you could pick up & redeem for one of the stuffed animals in that machine. The staff are super nice and helpful. You can request them to help adjust the stuffed animals if you think it will give you a better chance. Super fun and I honestly prefer it over Dave & Busters!

    Round 1 boxing glove
    Bill P.

    The newest arcade in Stonestown. They have karaoke, bowling, pool, arcade games, coin pushers, and crane games. There is a $5 membership where you get discounts for credits and bowling. The crane games vary from 9.0 credits to 14.0 credits, and there are claw game with 3 and 2 claws where you have to push down the plushs. Some plushies include branded Round 1, Sanrio characters, anime figurines. They have mini plushies and big sized ones. Tip: you can ask the staff to reset the plush if it is in a spot you can't get to. It is harder to find a team member once it gets later in the night.

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    Jamie Z.

    Came during a weekday and it was pretty empty and well kept. Didn't win a single claw machine game, but got to enjoy the arcade games with my family. Everything's still sparkly new and bathrooms were clean!

    Judy L.

    Came here on both a weekday and on a weekend! Def recommend coming on a weekday because it's a lot less crowded and I'm not sure if this is true, but I feel like the claw machines are a lot easier to win on weekdays? When I went on a weekday, it was pretty empty and for $20 I was able to get two stuffed animals (which is not bad considering I'm not very good at claw machines!). When my boyfriend and I came on a weekend, we spent $50 for coins but didn't end up winning anything :(. We haven't tried the food so I can't speak on it but given that we're inside the mall, there are a decent amount of options nearby Round 1. I like that there's also a bowling alley so there's always that option if you feel like doing something a bit more active at the arcade! I do want to say that we appreciated the staff members being willing to rearrange the plushies in certain claw machines when we asked due to the remaining plushies being in awkward angles/ positions! Overall, very clean arcade but just wished some of the claws in the machines provided a better grip :(

    Entrance
    Jolens V.

    The food was a little greasy but generous in portions. The service was slow and they needed more personnel. The food was limited because some stations did not have cooks and cashiers. The place is clean. The Karaoke songs were limited to mostly English Songs. No other language..

    Tiffany M.

    Finally, a Round1 Arcade in SF! I first heard about Round1 from a friend who used to live in the Hayward area, so I was excited to check out their new San Francisco location. My first impression was that the arcade is bright, lively, and filled with an overwhelming amount of stimulating lights and sounds, but it's also very clean and well-organized. One thing that immediately stood out to me was the number of claw machines. I was surprised by how many there were, all stocked with an impressive selection of cute plushies. I visited during their opening month on a Saturday, and as expected, it was packed. Despite the crowds, I appreciated how the staff remained attentive and helpful. They even assisted us by repositioning plushies when they were stuck in awkward angles, which made the experience much more enjoyable. Since they opened, I've visited at least once a month. Like any arcade, there are good days when you walk away with a prize and others where you leave empty-handed, but that's just the nature of these places! Whether you're here for the claw machines, rhythm games, or bowling, Round1 is a fun and exciting spot to spend time with friends.

    Bar
    Candace R.

    Visited yesterday evening after noting this opened during a recent trip to Stonestown. Entrance: When it's open, you can enter through Target. There's also an entrance in the parking structure, which is how we had to exit after Target closed. We took a lap when we arrived and were impressed by how large it is. There aren't a ton of old school video/arcade games, but there seemed to be something for everyone. We purchased two game cards and played a few games with "tokens" to spare for our next visit. Our main goal was to bowl, so we went to the counter and got on the waitlist. It was about a 30 min wait so we grabbed drinks at the bar and played a few games. We got a text that our lane was ready, completed our purchase, and played two games. The lanes were nice and other than being a little warm, we played two fun games. We then ordered some food while we debated if we wanted to play billiards or not. I had a slice of pizza, my husband had a cheeseburger and we split the jalapeño cheddar poppers. We both thought everything tasted good, but I think the poppers were a little overpriced ($9.99). We decided to save billiards for next time and played a couple more games before heading out. I was glad to see so many people there and as we were leaving around 8, people were still arriving for the night (they close at 2am). The staff we encountered were all friendly and helpful and my only complaints were the long lines for food and drinks. Tip: They have an app that you can use for a few things, including tracking your bowling scores and getting on a few of the waitlists.

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    Compared to San Jose, the claw machines here are much easier to win stuffed animals--I got a couple myself.

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