We really enjoyed a trip into this unique arcade that exclusively features claw style games where you attempt to pick up a prize with a mechanical claw. The arcade is near Kura revolving sushi so if it's busy at the sushi bar you can slip into this arcade for a little fun before having dinner. The claw games are extremely challenging but still fun to play. It may take awhile to win something or you may walk away without a win. Still the feeling in here is playful and fun with lots of different games and different prizes available. The service was outstanding too. The staff was attentive and friendly and helped us get comfortable before our game play. read more

The Clawcade - We were lucky enough to win this cute Pooh Bear purse. - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

Wide variety of prizes! Very clean inside and friendly staff. Most games are $1 per try. No issues while playing. read more

The Clawcade - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

Came here with the family and had a blast! The kids had a great time, and parking was easy to find. We got there around 7ish and it wasn't too crowded, which was a huge plus. We also celebrated a birthday here, and the team at Clawcade made it so every kid walked away a winner--definitely a fun, kid-friendly experience! read more

RUN, don't walk, to LA's newest claw machine arcade! This place is *ADDICTIVE*! Having eagerly anticipated The Clawcade's opening via social media, walking into this incredibly clean, well-lit trove of treasures was extra delightful! With 20+ machines, the adorable assortment of stuffed animals ranges from Hello Kitty + Friends to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Winnie the Pooh backpacks and more. In addition to medium and large stuffies, there are 4 mini machines that are perfect for kids to play. Head Claw Master Christina and her team really make the experience! Christina is so friendly and is always happy to share her claw skillz, from giving you in-it-to-win-it tips to re-fluffing/re-filling machines. Thanks to Christina, we walked away with 7 stuffies the first time and 3 stuffies more recently! Whether you're looking for a fun family afternoon, date night, or party hosting venue, Clawcade promises awesome excitement for all! *So happy to support a local Asian-American family-owned business!* read more

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Came here with my wife and 6 months old daughter. My daughter enjoyed the flashing lights, shiny claws, and music/noises the claw machines make. We were able to win enough to trade up for bigger prizes. I felt they don't try to make it too difficult for you to win and understand returning customers are more important in the long run. Staff was also friendly and helpful. read more

Loved this spot! It was such a great way to spend the afternoon! We had a group of 7 - 7year old, older teenagers and their parents. We all had so much fun! The people working there were very helpful. One of the stuffed animals we won was broken and they replaced that for us. read more

I've been to claw arcades in Las Vegas with my kids, and finally need to try a local one out. They have great stuff animal selection, the staff is very nice and helpful to the kids. I would definitely come back again. The arcade is cute for private parties! read more

The staff was EXTREMELY friendly! Very nice and welcoming. It was cute, spacious and fun! They have little mini ones too which was nice. I just moved here and it's definitely a place I'm going to bring my family too when they visit!!! The price for everything is pretty reasonable. read more

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We had such a great time and my 3 kids all won! I certainly didn't expect for each of my kids to win 2, 4, and 5 prizes but that made it all the more fun. The machines are reasonably priced and the interior is exceptionally clean and comfortable. We were only there 30 minutes, but it was a fun activity for everyone, and I didn't even play! read more

The workers were so nice and made sure our experience was well worth the drive. They have many really cute plushies to win! Store was clean and had AC. Definitely will be returning in the future. read more

The Clawcade - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

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We have visited multiple claw arcades. While we always understand there's always a little bit of luck and skill involved, we had a super great return here. We spent 20 dollars and won 4 toys. Our 6 year old won a couple of toys on her own. The claw strength to prize size are better than other places we have been to and many of the machines are filled up high making it easier to win. I also appreciate that they give you 2 attempts per token for the smaller claw. We had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

Machines are rigged. My daughter grabbed 4-5 plushies that were securely in the claw to the very top. Once the claw gets to the top it has a final hard yank up causing the plushie to slip out. I inquired with the guy at the front desk about this and he just said "sorry about that." No offer for help or to give us any tips or take a look at what we were talking about. Won't be going back here. read more

I've been on a mission to play all the claw machines in LA and saw this new little spot. I put down $20 with a few yelp check-ins (you get $2 of coins each check-in) and ended up with two larger sized plushies. I felt the cranes were pretty fair compared to many other claw arcades that I've been to. The payouts seem to come more often than not and double tapping the button does indeed lock the claw into place. The trade up values wasn't really shown so I don't know if you can really trade up plushies for bigger stuff although it did say you could on the wall. Prizes were better IMO than other spots so I give this place a thumbs up for fairness and price. $1 per play, definitely a fun spot worth checking out in Gardena! read more

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We recently had my son's 4th birthday party at The Clawcade and everyone (including the parents and siblings) had a GREAT time! The space is open, bright, secure, clean and offers a welcoming environment to play together in one room with full visibility of the entire space. Folks were cheering by for each other, helping one another and celebrating wins! Every child big and small won stuffies!!!! The staff is super helpful and professional. They even traded stuffies for children who wanted a certain style or color. Everyone was soooo happy! I will say the stuffed animals at The Clawcade are high quality and adorably cute! They are stuffed animals you actually want to win! TBH, when I first got the quote for the birthday party, I was surprised as the cost being substantially more than a competitor. However, I quickly understood what I was paying for and it was worth every penny! The space is top-notch, safe, clean and again, the product is of superior quality! The owner Christina is a fellow mom, and she just gets it! She's attentive, professional and focused on ensuring her customers have a wonderful experience. Everything from including adorable birthday stuffies for every child, water bottles and table set-up...to offering to include all table cloths, plates, napkins and cutlery! She even offered coloring sheets and crayons, and gave me great ideas about what tends to work well in the space (extra activities and food). TIP: there is a Dollar Tree and Donut shop in the same complex, so if you need anything last minute you're covered. We picked up donut holes as part of our party snacks and it was perfect. Also, Kura Sushi is next door and if you put your name in, it makes a great lunch spot when you're done! For parties, it's is totally private, so you have the entire place for your guests before opening! It was perfect timing for the kids, and our party was 10-Noon. Plenty of time to play yet not too long for the parents or kids! We had a dedicated staff of 3 people, including the owner. They helped us load and unload the car, set-up the food and stored things in the fridge and replenished as needed during the party! They even offered to take family photos for us. It was so nice to have someone else to help manage, especially someone who actually cares about doing a good job! I would definitely recommend The Clawcade for a party! Yes, I swear to you, it is worth paying a bit more!!! I'd also recommend this place as a fun play date spot for you and the kids! I know we all have too many stuffed animals, but I promise, these are sooo cute and worth it! Thank you to Christina and her staff for a great experience! May your business continue to shine! read more

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Fun little spot we popped into while waiting for our table at Kura next door. We spent 20 dollars on tokens, plus got two free for checking in. There were about a dozen medium and large claw machines and maybe 6 tiny ones. We managed to get 4 plushies in the about 10-15 minutes we were there. The large claw machines didn't seem strong enough to actually grab those size plushies, but I did see someone with one at Kura later. Medium was definitely the way to go! read more

Super rigged to just take your money. The only ones worth trying were the tiny machines bc you got two plays per coin. The rest were a joke. read more

I honestly wasn't a fan of the plushies that they had. Even their trade ups weren't appealing. The trade up prizes are more geared towards the younger kids. These are big claw machines where most of their plushies are considered to be mediums and about 2 machines with large plushies. The trade ups are: Trade 7 medium plushies, OR trade 4 large plushies, OR trade 2 large plushies AND 3 medium plushies. It's a cashless facility. It's one token per game. One token is $1. Starting from $20, you'll get extra tokens. The special package starts from $50 and $60 where you get one free plushie. $100 gets you two free plushies and an additional 30 tokens. It's actually pretty difficult to get even one plushie. It typically takes at least 5+ tries. You need to grab the plushie at a certain spot or the claw will let go immediately. The claw grip doesn't close all the way for most of the machines. Didn't realize one of our plushies had a hole in it :'( until we got home ! I recommend this claw machine spot for younger kids and not for date nights. Employees were nice. It's located in a lot with 7-Eleven, bakery, and a tea spot. I'm not sure about restroom if it's a public, but I did see one at the back. They close Tuesdays. Open 1pm-8pm weekdays and 12-8 weekends. read more

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I was recommended this place by someone we met when going to see Moana 2 with the kids. I brought all my kids here, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Each machine works off of one coin, the small machines you get two tries, and the big machines you get one try. I bought 100 dollars worth of coins...they have a deal where you get 130 coins. We must've walked out with 40 stuffies of all sizes. Have you ever played a claw machine and thought "this is rigged, I'll never get it." And then you never play again. Well I have good news for you, bring your kid here and you won't regret it. You will walk out happy with how well you did. These claws actually pick up the items. Not only that but the workers constantly rearrange the animals to make it better for the customer. If one machine has all the stuffed animals stuck, they'll go and rearrange them more loosely. I have 4 kids and each of them probably got 10 or more of various sizes. What's really cool is they have bigger prizes not in the machines to where you can trade. My son traded 2 large stuffies and 3 mediums for a huge legit stuffie backpack. The stuffies they have here are also very good quality, and not low grade stuff. I recommend even if you're not in the area and you have kids to bring them here. The only downside but I didn't mind too much, it's all digital payment. No cash is accepted, SO BE PREPARED. read more

The Clawcade - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

Awesome place to go to if you like claw machines that are fair and decently priced. They gave us an extra two coins for checking in and all the games were a lot of fun. Now if only I was any good at claw machines I would have walked away with more loot! read more

The Clawcade - Claw area - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

The people complaining about the machines being rigged and not getting enough plushies just suck at playing them imo. Though there are tricks and challenges, the key is to strategize and have patience--and know how to maneuver the claw as well. The whole point is to have fun with it! I walked in there with 20 bucks and was able to get a bag full of prizes. Even though I took my time, I was able to get a decent amount. They weren't all tiny either. I got 5 items in all and I thought that was decent (one big, three smaller sizes, and one mini prize). I was recommended by word of mouth and had so much fun with family and came back again the same day. The owner is very nice. The staff is very attentive and provided us with bags for the plushies. Christina is kind and took time to speak with us in a friendly manner. Awesome place to take the kids and enjoy and have a good time! read more

The Clawcade - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

Finally a claw machine place where you can get nice toys! We spent $50 and got a ton of cute toys. It made it so worth it!! I would definitely go back there. Apparently they also do private parties so I'm thinking about having my daughter's birthday there! read more

ive been to many claw machine places, so i wanted to try this one out. the prizes were not the best, but according to the replies in other reviews, they change out the prizes often. the smaller machines are more worth it since the claws seem to be stronger and you get 2 chances. i thought the prizes were cuter in the smaller machines as well. the bigger machines had weak claws and barely grabbed onto the plushies. i wish the service was a little more attentive, the worker was on her phone the whole time. overall, still a fun activity... if only the claws were stronger and the prizes were cuter. read more

Was picking up sushi for dinner and happened to stumble across this place. Think of an arcade but instead of games it's just claw machines! It was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon. There were mostly kids w their parents, which was nice to see. Prices are reasonable and the prizes weren't too shabby. Seems like a good place to let the kids hangout in between errands or on the way home from school. It was clean and the attendants were polite. read more

It's a fun place to come if you're not looking for top tier prizes but just a fun time. Prizes are not as good as a lot of places I've been but the small machines are fun to play and you're pretty much guaranteed to get something. The small machines are ~$1 each I believe and they give you two tries which is pretty nice read more

The Clawcade - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

When we came here, the toys in rotation were not our cup of tea, however I do like that they offered both small and large claw machines. The small ones were fun for the little kids - easy enough for them to win something on their own, or even someone unskilled like myself, haha. I also love that it's spacious as all the claw machines are against the walls and not in the center of the store; granted this is quite a small store. Spent $20 and walked away with many small keychains/plushies from the smaller claw machines. A fun, small stop for family or date night. read more

It was my second time coming to this place and it did not disappoint. It's a family owned and a first of its kind in the Torrance/ Southbay area. Music and atmosphere is super chill, relaxed and kid friendly. It was nice to watch groups if folks try their shot at winning a plushie! Variety of games to choose from, but my ultimate favorite is likely the boba plushie along with the Sanrio characters. I can't wait till they come out with Pokémon ones or Disney ones. read more

The Clawcade - One of the bigger prizes! - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

Tokens are $1, all games were $1 to play. It was really cool & fun to see a room full of claw machines. My God kids enjoyed themselves.

I noticed The Clawcade after a recent Yelp search for "fun things for kids to do" near me. Soon after, my wife sent me an article from the Daily Breeze about the business. I decided we had to check it out as soon as possible. My 8-year-old son and I had a "Bro Day," as he likes to call them, because Mommy had other plans. I figured it was a perfect time, so we checked it out earlier today. I'm so glad we did! We got $50 worth of tokens, and little man walked out like a bandit. One of the nice ladies working there even offered us a bag because he was doing so well! My son and I had a great time. I texted my wife some pictures, and she was quite jealous. Needless to say, we'll be back! read more

The Clawcade - Xander is coming for you, Luigi! - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

Went to the clawcade and they showed such kindness by giving us extra tries when my daughter started getting discouraged. So appreciated

The owner is so nice and the prices are great for tokens. The prizes are so cute and are nicer than other places.

I came, I saw, I conquered. This place just did a soft opening and got addicted fast. Hope they will have more machines soon. Maybe put 8 more in the middle? Shoutout to Christina! Very helpful and easy to talk to. Will definitely be back again. read more

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One of my favorite places to destress and have fun especially during the weekdays. Workers are always sweet and cheerful. The place itself is pretty big and always spotless. The reason why I drive all the way from Ventura County is because of their high quality plushies. Unlike other stores, this place has the absolute cutest variety. They have small, medium, and large claw machines that have a great payout. The workers even help reposition the plushies so that they are easier to grab. I prefer coming here over Round 1. I also recommend coming during the weekdays to avoid crowds and also checking in yelp for additional 2 tokens upon check in. read more

The Clawcade - Arcades Near Me - Torrance, California

My son and daughter went to The Clawcade today and they seemed to love it. They got 15 stuff animals and loved all of the animals they got. We paid 60$ and we got a free stuff animal that my daughter got. Great experience and better then the last claw machine place. The other place had less stuff animals that my kids like. The end. read more