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    The Claw Factory

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mostly 1 token claw machines.
    Nita W.

    Finally!!! We have a claw machine playground. It's not the biggest but we had lots of fun!!! The young lady working was very sweet and helpful. She explained how everything worked and after getting our tokens- off we went. I won on my first coin! Besides claw machines they have capsule toys that are a guaranteed win on a toy. A token is equivalent to $1 but if you spend more initially you get more tokens. Most games are 1-4 tokens. They also have free clear bags to hold all your winnings so that is a really nice touch. "Good Luck!" **It is connected to the T'Mochi next door so it made for an easy trip over for a snack. (Separate review on T'Mochi).

    Smaller stuffed animals
    Nicole S.

    What a cute little arcade! Perfect place to pass some time with kids and adults alike! Today we brought our kiddos in while waiting on another event, we only had 35 minutes to spare and the Claw Factory was the perfect place. We spent around $25 dollars each, both kids were able to get about 6-8 prizes each. Not a bad trade off. I know they have a system in place where you can trade in your prizes but we didn't have time to check that part out. Now as far as ratings go both kids gave the claw factory an 8/10. The cons were how they felt some of the machines were just too hard with the payout being too high and the other is that the place was packed where kids would take their machine while they were still playing (not the facilities fault, just what they mentioned that they didn't like) and they had machines that were empty so less options. Then they had about 4 machines that didn't work with no signs, but they resolved any issues (which were very minor) fast. The pros: the girls who work there were ALL extremely nice, if there was an issue they'd help us out with zero complaints. I even noticed that they'd walk around and make sure that if a child was having a hard time they would help without even being asked. If a stuffed animal was too close to the glass you can ask them to move it so you'd be able to actually grab it. They even make sure you have a bag if they notice your hands are getting full. Overall we will be back to try out the machines again when we have more time. 5/5 for me

    Claw machines
    Mari F.

    This place is cute but we spent 20 dollars to get 20 tokens. We didn't win anything. Every time the claw grabbed onto something, it would let go. It was fun to go but we would never go back. The lady at the front said it's the claw they use but everyone we ran into said the same thing we said. We wasted our money. We used all 20 tokens within 10 minutes of being there. It is a cool thing to take your little ones to hang out but you will need to spend lots of dollars to get something to win. The location is very tiny. Everyone is tightly squished inside. The lady at the front had a decent attitude but we never been to this location. I would have hoped someone had been more friendly at the front desk.

    Candace K.

    Absolutely loved this place. To be completely transparent I had zero expectations going, knowing I normally have the worst luck with claw machines. I took my sister for her birthday for a little fun. I had SO much fun. I won. Like actually got the claw to snag up SEVERAL stuffed animals. I'm pretty sure I squealed when I got a Ditto. The people were so helpful. They also have a rewards program so I did get to give back a couple of winnings for points (1:1) but the big items are like 42 points so there's a long way to go. The fun made it totally worth it. Highly recommend.

    Pompompurin that can be converted to points
    Jacqueline L.

    This is a fun place to go with friends or on a date night. I will say that on my first visit I had no idea how everything worked. So let me explain a bit. You go to the counter first thing! You see what deals they have and sign up for a rewards card. Then you get your coins. There are claw games that are for items only to take home with you and then prizes that can be traded in for points on your card. Behind the counter and down the wall are items you can get with the points on your card. So you can save up for something cool. There are also Gatcha games which are guaranteed prizes but are random options that are displayed above the machine. My daughter specifically liked the digimon characters. You can get a free bag to collect your prizes and can take home the ones that can't be turned in for points or that you want to keep and take home. You can't get points for prizes once you take them home so make sure you want it. Overall this is such a good time. Crane games aren't too hard and the staff will even help you out if you just can't get something. I highly recommend a visit.

    Claw machine! I coin per play.
    Abel C.

    Super fun! Staff was very helpful and energetic as well! Started off with $10 for 10 coins but quickly went back for more because we were having so much fun!

    I won this cinnamoroll twice but I so wanted the Kirby. I'm so glad there was a guy and I'm assuming girlfriend and we agreed to swap Kirby for cimmy. So, I traded my second cinnamoroll for Kirby. The squash mallow cinnamoroll is easy to win if they are in a good spot you can win in two tries!!

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    The crew is amazing! Very helpful! Family fun! My kids love it. One of our favorite new spots!

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    I had fun at collecting the pokemon. Coming here with friends can definitely be a blast m

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    It was so cooool definitely going again everyone was so nice and this one girl named Isa was super helpful

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    Flipper McCoy's

    Flipper McCoy's

    4.3(45 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    We recently hosted a birthday party at Flipper McCoy's in Virginia Beach and overall had a really…read morefun and positive experience. The biggest downside was the heat, especially upstairs in the laser tag area. It was uncomfortably hot and could definitely use better ventilation. The party room itself is on the smaller side and felt very cramped (only accommodates 12 bodies comfortably) and was warm too. The arcade noise carries in even with the door closed as the walls don't go up to the ceiling, but noise is expected in an arcade setting. That said, there were a lot of thoughtful touches that really stood out. The party room was decorated well, with detailed under the sea murals on the wall, and the place settings were surprisingly nice with sturdy glowing plastic plates, cups, and neatly arranged silverware that matched the neon and black-light theme. It made it feel more put-together than typical party setups. (Even though I decorated with my own decorations and partyware, as the birthday girl had a particular theme she wanted.)Our party attendant made it a point to check in to empty trash and make sure everything was going smoothly. One of the most appreciated features was that parents could watch the laser tag games from downstairs on the screens, and a few were even allowed to jump in and play with their kids at no extra charge, which was awesome. The kids absolutely loved the variety of arcade games and had a blast. Party pricing and packages were comparable to other venues, with three options to choose from, and we really liked being able to bring our own food and drinks. They were also very accommodating, since there wasn't a party before ours, they let us in early to decorate at no extra cost, and they didn't rush us out at the end, only asking for 30 minutes to reset the room for the next group. That flexibility made a huge difference, especially since we had the largest party package with multiple laser tag rounds plus arcade time, cake, and food. Parking was a bit tricky, but that was expected at the oceanfront (and we were glad it was the off-season). Most importantly, the kids had an amazing time and the birthday girl is already asking to have another party there, which says it all. A FUN venue with great staff and party flexibility, just be prepared for the heat, especially upstairs, the typical arcade noise (even in the party room) and the frustration of VB Oceanfront parking, as there isn't dedicated parking for the venue.

    Pretty decent arcade on the boardwalk in terms of games and cleanliness. But pretty pricey. Games…read moreaveraged $1.25, and you have to buy a card to add money to and they charge $1.25 or 1.50 for the card. So needless to say it didn't take long to spend our $20. Maybe that is the reason we were the only folks in the arcade. We ended up with enough tickets to get 6 pieces of "penny candy". So I'd say skip the arcade and take your kiddo to the dollar store and let them come out with 5 or 10 dollars worth of stuff. Also we paid $12 to park in the lot behind the arcade. So a costly 15 minute experience.

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    Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach - Games...

    Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach

    3.3(146 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I recently attended a birthday party at Apex Entertainment and I was genuinely impressed! We came…read morein on a busy Saturday afternoon, and even with the crowds, the staff kept everything running smoothly. First off, this place is HUGE. There's truly something for everyone. We started at the bowling alley (our main event), and the lanes were clean, the scoring system was intuitive, and the party host made sure our group was set up and having fun. Despite a lot of guests bowling at once, wait times were reasonable and the lanes had comfortable seating areas for everyone to relax between turns. Apex has a gigantic arcade, axe throwing, bumper cars, an immersive dark ride, escape rooms, high-speed go-kart racing, Hologate VR, laser tag, mini golf, pool tables, a ropes course, and even sports simulators! If you can't find something you enjoy here, it probably doesn't exist. Everything was well-maintained, and the staff at each attraction were friendly and helpful, making sure everyone knew how to play and was having a good time. Food and drinks definitely exceeded my expectations for an entertainment venue. The bars are fully stocked, and the food menu ranges from classic favorites to more upscale options like pizza, burgers, wings, and salads were all fresh and tasty. Our server was attentive, had great recommendations, and was super quick with drink and food orders, which made our party even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a location for a night out with friends, a kids party, or even an adult party ... Apex is your spot.

    The overall options are good and can be fun. We did the…read moreescape room which was fun! We did axe throwing and that also was fun! Our only issue was when we went to the floor with the escape room to purchase tickets the person who helped us let us know what time the next escape and axe throwing session were and then we asked if we could do the minigolf course before the escape room. She said yes and charged us for it. Originally we had asked for 2 separate checks since we were with friends. But she just did it on one check and split the cost. She gave us only on receipt for it. When we went to the mini golf course there was a wait of about 8-9 people just for the first hole because of how over filled it was with kids. Kids just running around everywhere. We went back and just asked for a refund for the mini golf and we would just wait for the escape room since we didn't realize it was that packed with kids in there. We only had 25 minutes to kill and the first hole alone would take us those 25 minutes. The same person did the refund BUT she didn't tell us it would not be a refund but put it on two apex gift cards to use as credit....... She did not communicate this to us at all. She just said here you go and handed us those cards. I asked what is this and she said your refund.... That is not a refund that's like store credit. And we wouldn't have minded that if she just communicated it was non refundable.

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    Circuit Social - Beer and 2 sangrias wall

    Circuit Social

    3.7(144 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$

    Heard about this place and wanted to try it out. We figured it would be fairly slow given it is a…read morelong holiday weekend and a lot of people would be out of town on vacation, but we were wrong. Good size crowd but still plenty of room and game to easily get to and play. Started off with great service at the front desk, I believe the guys name is Cleary. He was very welcoming. We explained this was our first time in and asked for recomendations. He was very friendly and cordial and explained how everything worked. At the end of the visit we realized he gave great advice that allowed us to fully enjoy our visit. The vibe and ambiance was really good and had the true arcade feel. People were laughing and having lots of fun just like us. There were people enjoying food and drinks and relaxing in groups in the dining area, playing duck pin bowling, video games including guitar hero, playing pinball, skeetball, basketball shoot and football throwing games. I mean there was real fun being had by all including us. Didn't have food but had beer and played pinball and video games. I really like the beer taps because there were a lot of choices and I tried several different ones because you pour as little or as much as you want. I did about six oz pours and tried several ones. We will definitely be visiting Circuit Social again to get out and have fun and take our mind off things. Thank you for a good time. we needed it!!

    Fun idea, but execution needs work!!…read more I visited Circuit Social expecting a lively experience, but it didn't quite meet expectations. The concept is interesting, but some games were not working properly, and the overall setup felt a bit disorganized. The space looks nice, but it got crowded quickly, making it hard to enjoy the activities. Drinks were average for the price, and service was slow during peak times. Overall, Circuit Social has potential, but better maintenance and smoother operations are needed before it becomes a place I'd recommend.

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    Surge Adventure Park - Climbing area going unused because there were no employees to help.

    Surge Adventure Park

    2.6(62 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Went to The Surge with my kiddo and we had an absolute blast! The place is huge and there's music…read moreplaying in the background which really adds to the fun atmosphere. There's so much to do and they even offer party hosting if you're looking for a spot to celebrate. We played for about an hour and a half and spent around $40 for the both of us (including socks, I think). One thing I really appreciated was the area reserved for kids three and under it's nice knowing the little ones have a safe space away from the bigger kids. Overall, we had a great experience. My only downside was the restroom it was pretty disgusting, smelled bad, and definitely wasn't clean. Other than that we really enjoyed our time and would come back.

    I went in with very low expectations after reading the reviews. I went for a kids birthday party on…read morea Saturday afternoon. It was exactly what you would think. Kids everywhere, very loud and lots for them to do. It did look like a lot of fun. They have sections for the younger kids - 4 and under. Lots of trampolines and foam pits and climbing walls and hoops, dodgeball.....It did seem like the lines were long to get into the place - tickets, socks etc. There was a place to buy water and soda and also what looked like a room in the back for birthday parties. Couches and tables throughout but hard to get on a busy day. I did see staff walking around. I am sure parents like taking there kids here - they probably sleep hard later.

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    Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach

    Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach

    2.5(515 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Overpriced and never clean. I'm basing my review off their arcade and bathrooms. I have had a…read morebirthday party there and have attended for various events but I'd like to make note that their machines are outdated, overpriced, and constantly breaking. We've been to other locations and they have way more to offer. The "prizes" are SHEIN quality. Their employees are helpful but need to clean better. Every table or area we took a break at was dirty and we came during a slow time so it was not busy at all. The bathrooms were so nasty that I had to go out to the mall to take my little to use the restroom. We don't normally eat here during our morning visits so I can't say much on their food or drinks. Overall, if it wasn't for the kids asking to stop by I would never frequent this location. We now tend to go across the street to the small crane arcade afterwords to at least get some bang for our bucks.

    1. Our event has 22 children but there was only one person assigned to our event. While I think she…read moredid her best and was very kind, she was still only one person. 2.We did the stack n play 1030-1230 party and we never received the chocolate syrup, strawberries, or whip cream(I was told it was still frozen and she did bring out a small plate after I asked with what she could gather from the frozen whip cream) we should have had pancakes, syrup, chocolate syrup, whip cream, sprinkles, strawberries, and Oreo crumbles per the website. 3.The drink containers were not filled until after the kids had already eaten and were asking for a beverage. 4. I kept the children at the table because the food was to be served at 1045 but was not served until 1100 which made it more difficult for us to stay on schedule. 5. The "unlimited" green games was very unfortunate as the amount of green games was extremely minimal. I was very shocked at how little games were actually green. It would be very nice if after the $10 is spent that the kids could still play any game but just not receive tickets. That truly limited them and was such a bummer. 6. Multiple cards (to include my birthday boys bracelet) stopped working even for green games. While they worked to fix this it took away even more of their playing time which was very frustrating. The employees also wanted to know which kid and which games specifically thinking it was a game issue so that too took time to work through. 7. The gratuity auto placed on the receipt is not just on food but also on the cost of the game cards which is strange. In addition it is not listed as gratuity but something else which had I not prepared for that ahead of time I would have missed this entirely. 8. I ordered 3 platters (grapes/strawberries/cheese) and bacon (but this was per person pricing of a side) it would be very nice if you offered some sides options in addition to the two pancakes per person for this breakfast party. The other times have so many options and this one I had to piece together to feel complete. Over all the host for our party was very kind and worked her best for us I feel. But there were multiple unfortunate frustrations for us which was a bummer.

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    Atlantic Funpark

    Atlantic Funpark

    2.6(38 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Four Stars for the Ferris Wheel & four stars for the employee who was running the water gun race…read morefor prizes. They were the saving grace of the park. My cousin was visiting from out of town and he had mentioned it would be cool if there was a ferris wheel near the ocean. The ferris wheel here came to mind. As long as I've lived here I had always passed by it but never rode it. Upon entering my cousin got excited about the (water gun) game. The employee running it was pleasant and we got a bunch of smiles out of him. It was really fun and my cousin won a super cute tiger for a family member of ours. It came with a hefty price tag though. Before we even played I told him he would be better off just buying a stuffed animal in a store. But the prize he was seeking ticked off all the boxes. Plus there's a fun, enjoyable story to tell behind it. It cost $30 total to win. Yeah I know. It actually was truly enjoyable but if he hadn't been visiting I would have never came to check out this Fun Park. After that we rode the ferris wheel which was a good time as well. You are able to see the ocean from it, which was nice. It was great to have a different perspective of VA Beach. Tickets were roughly $6 a piece. Each ride takes a certain number of tickets and you purchase them at the ticket booth right across from it as well for tickets to other rides. You get 3 full rides around on the wheel. We were the only ones on it too. They do accept credit card but they tack on a 3.5 % service charge to do so. We roamed the rest of the park just to check it out. The other rides look pretty beat. It was so quiet in there, for me that's a plus because there were no crowds and it was rather peaceful. However, it was so quiet that when we looked around I didn't notice the ride attendants standing around their station. They looked like permanent fixtures of the rides. It was eerily quiet for a fun park on a September Sunday afternoon. It would've been a perfect backdrop setting for the beginning of a zombie apocalypse movie. It felt like a place where hopes and dreams come to die. What actually brought life to the park were the colorful, beautiful hibiscus flowers dispersed throughout the grounds. We spent roughly 30-45 minutes there. There aren't many rides and they could use some sprucing up. It has potential. It also has a high price point because it's at the oceanfront.

    For what it's worth, Atlantic Fun Park is a good experience for kids and parents. The rides,…read moretreats, and games are just good enough to put a smile on kids faces. I'd even go as far as saying this is a good place for a date night for young and mature as it is a casual environment and the expectations are overachieving. If you love 80s vibe carnival settings, this carnival is for you. The carnival isn't vast, however, the rides and games are strategically situated in the right places. I normally don't do carnival ferris wheels, however, this ferris wheel was a very good experience and worth it. The wheel circles high enough to get a good high view of the skyline of Virginia Beach at night. The ride and game attendants were also friendly. Overall a good experience.

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