Rare is it that I leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem worth finding…read more Tucked away in a little strip mall, this place might look unassuming from the outside, but step in and you'll find a whole world of fun waiting for you. Between the classic pinball machines, well-kept pool tables, and the laid-back vibe, it's the perfect spot for a date night. The owner is genuinely one of the kindest people you'll meet and is clearly passionate about every machine and every detail of the experience. You can tell he really cares about keeping the place running smoothly and making sure everyone has a good experience. It's rare to find a spot that's this chill, authentic, and just plain fun. Whether you're into billiards, pinball, or just hanging out somewhere low-key with good energy, this place absolutely delivers. Best part of the night is the adorable shop puppy "Snowflake" who will challenge you to a game of tug-of-war. Would most definitely go again, but will make sure to bring cash next time as it is a (reasonably priced) cash only spot.

Tables recently redone, both cushions and felt. All was good. Pricing seemed reasonable. Owner…read morefriendly.

Yesterday, I walked past Playland Arcade at Eden Prairie Center. It had been three years since I…read morewas at this mall. I didn't remember an arcade. No one was there, so I checked it out. You basically get a card and load it with points. The best bang for your buck is loading $50 on it. Since I wasn't sure whether I'd like the games and such, I loaded $20. I swiped my credit card and my points card dropped out of the machine for collection. The game that caught my attention was Space Invaders Frenzy. It was on a large screen. Two players can play. The shooting gun was massive, but extremely comfortable to use. I played this game and loved it. It became my favourite one. You can hold down the trigger to shoot without pressing it like crazy as if you wanted to break it. I managed to get on the top ten high scores. Yay! There is a photo machine at this arcade, but the camera wasn't working. Bummer. I tried one of the claw games. I never do well playing them. All prizes are round in shape, so it's difficult to get the claw to grip anything. There is a hand sanitizer stand, but it didn't have any liquid. It was a downer. Luckily, I had some in my purse and used it before I found a washroom to properly wash my hands. I had a fun time. I have plenty of points on my card (it's 4 points for a game of Space Invaders), so I'll be back for more fun to satisfy my 80's arcade game fix. (392)

This was an alright arcade. There need to be more claw machines, games and things to do. There were…read morea number of the machines out of order or having very few things in them. Overall it seemed moderately clean, and a good bit of ambiance.

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

My husband and I loved Claw World. The machines are achievable yet have enough challenge to them…read more I like their points trade-in system. Different prizes have different point values and you can trade them in for something you want from their prize counter. They had tons of cute plushies. The employees there will help fluff up the prizes in the machine for a better chance of winning.

Checked out this new claw machine place in Maple Grove. Love claw machines and arcades in general…read more They have a lot of machines to play and some of best prizes I have seen in Minnesota . The trade in options are super cool and they have a huge selection. Now their machines tend to be a little more expensive to play but they aren't overly unreasonable. The machines takes anywhere from 1 to 4 tokens to play and trade ins range from 1 to 3 points. Machines are not easy and their difficulties levels range from machine to machine. The team there are super nice and I can't wait to go back.

I took my niece out for her belated birthday and gave her options to pick. She likes claw arcades…read more Down the street from my house too, I've driven past this place so many times and had not checked them out. Cute little arcade, they have 2 rows of claw machines to play, some claw machine requires 1 to 3 tokens. Depending on how big the teddy bears are. Once you enter, you're greeted by the cashier that explains everything. The tokens are $1 each, the more you purchase will get extra. For example I chose $30 and I received 35 tokens. Cashier handed us the tokens in a basket and clear bag for your winnings. Once you're done playing, you can trade the stuffed animals for something else behind the counter. Fun place for kids or dates.

I've been wanting to visit here for a while. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a staff member who…read moreis very friendly and helpful, with reasonable pricing for the token. I don't remember the rest, but I saw $10 for 10 tokens or $20 for 25 tokens. Those are the prices I was looking at. It turns out I spent a total of $40. It's a great place for little kids. You are given a bag to keep all of the plush in. The win ratio was good too. I think in 45 minutes, I had 13 plushies total + 1 keychain, and I traded 10 plush for a giant Jigglypuff. I wish all the machines were one token, but some were 1, 2, or 4 tokens. (Like Spiderman was 2 tokens...) Prize trade-in was good. The highest cost was 12 plushies. The big one like Jigglypuff was 10. The next was 5 plushies. They also have some Pop Mart items in a shelf. No labubu. Check out their Facebook page or Instagram for hour updates. They just went into their summer hours. Unfortunately, Yelp won't let me suggest an edit for a Facebook or Instagram link.

The location is across from the food court inside the maplewood mall, next to the entry at Kohls…read more Very friendly staff, it was a good opportunity for us to just unwind as we were perusing through the mall and got done at the arcade downstairs and were up to grab some food. This business has claw machines for which to operate you can buy coins from the counter. Prizes are mainly plush toys but every machine has a different selection and then if you win enough plushies, you can redeem them for bigger prizes also. We bought $15 worth of token and got multiple plush toys. Would recommended checking the place out, if you are in the mall.

Before you judge my 3 star review please read. So I remember someone telling me about this little…read moreclaw machine arcade in the Maplewood Mall. I stopped by months ago but then walked right out because I was not impressed by the prize selection. After those few months I decided to give this place an honest try. I life claw machines and I am decently good at them. This place might not have tons of claw machines with tons of prizes or tons of trade ins but they are a lot better than I gave them credit for . The machines have strong claws , some are challenging but the games are fair. Staff are super nice and are constantly checking on people to help them reset a game or help them set up a game. They give tips and they're very friendly . They have a reward system which I honestly have only seen at one other claw place so far which is Duck in Eagan. . I would definitely recommend this place to check it out but in comparison to other claw arcades it's a step below. Not as many trade in prizes and the claw machine selections are okay. It is a fun place and with $5-$20 you can win a decent prize or two.

Cool little new arcade to get your nerd on. Vid's galore and a single pinball machine…read more While not as extensive as Up/Down in S. Mpls, the place has a good vibe and is another reason to get out of the house and enjoy town.

I'll call this place quirky. I came across it in a local Facebook group. Advertising that you can…read morereserve their arcade for private use. You pick length of time and how many people. Due to COVID they only do reservations. Which for me was amazing, I wanted to surprise my husband with a fun birthday outing. What is better than vintage arcade games and having the place to ourselves. We arrived and they greeted us and told us to have at it. We played games non stop for our 90 minutes (you can pick the length of time). Some were out of service, which is bound to happen with games that old. My husband was surprised and loved this little place all to ourselves. Definitely will go back.

Mr Zeros! What an amazing store. I've been to this store several times and I'm always met by the…read moreowner and his warm presence. Always willing to help and remembers his regular customers.

We visited Mr. Zero's yesterday and were impressed with the selection of records, magazines etc…read more My kids and I were met by Mr. Zero with a smile and very helpful finding some John Denver for my 7 year old! Thank you again! Delip Cotter