Cozy Claw Arcade

Cozy Claw Arcade

Reviews Summary

This claw arcade consistently earns high praise for its fair, win-friendly machines and generous staff who actively adjust prizes to improve success rates. Customers love the affordable fun, often winning multiple plushies with minimal spending, and appreciate the option to trade smaller prizes for larger ones. While most reviews highlight clean facilities, great value, and a welcoming atmosphere, a few note occasional issues with prize quality or machine mechanics. The overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with families and casual visitors alike enjoying the high win rates and friendly service.

About This Listing

Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

743 S Lindsay Rd Ste C-103

Gilbert, Arizona 85296

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4-8PM
Wednesday 4-8PM
Thursday 4-8PM
Friday 4-8PM
Saturday 4-8PM
Sunday 3-7PM

Customer Reviews

I have waited a year to finally go to this place! Because they don't open until 4:00pm, we went to Claw Haus first. That place was cramped, had dumpier prizes, and was WAY TOO expensive. Cozy Claw, on the other hand, was exactly what it looks like! It's spacious, and clean, with so much variety, and quality plushies! Their pricing is fair, and the machines were not rigged to cause you to lose (like most other places). We had so much fun that I will definitely drive an hour to get here. I must say, because

Went to cozy claw with my lil family to celebrate their one year anniversary. It was fun & the staff was friendly. The claw machines were the most fair out of all the other claw machine stores I've been to. One credit for the machines is awesome & I love the concept of using tokens for the machines. I would just suggest doing a giveaway at the store for those that waited in line & celebrated the one year in person. Also, some licensed plushies like Rilakkuma & other sought after plushies like they have at R

Found this cute claw place on Google. It's far for us but we go once in a while. Wish they would open one in the west valley. Each machine is 1 token and the prices for tokens are reasonable. Everyone usually wins. They have cute plushies and you could trade a certain amount of your plushies for bigger ones. Each family gets 2 bags only per 40 tokens. My daughters love this place. It does get crowded on weekend. We got there at 4 when it opened and it was already crowded. I just wish the machines were more

We love claw machines and we're thrilled to hear that this had opened up. The facility is very clean, the staff is extremely friendly and the prizes were up to date and new releases. We won more than what was expected. We will definitely be going back soon.

This place is amazing! I want to start off my review by saying that the local community really should support this business! Everyone who works there was so nice to me when I went in the other night. Usually I try not to go places too close to close out of courtesy but they were really nice about letting me come check it out with my friend! I even had an opportunity to talk with one of the managers or maybe owners as they were closing and he was a really nice guy and so genuine. This is a super fun and aff

My daughters had a great time at this claw arcade. The win rate is higher than other smaller claw arcades. They have a variety of stuffed toys that span everything from Marvel to Sanrio or ?Hello Kitty? based characters. It's also very clean and organized. You get a great bonus if you spend $100 to get 116 tokens. Each token is essentially 1$, but I recommend getting the bulk exchange for bonus tokens. It is not necessarily about winning but the experience and the thrill of getting that specific toy. They

We were eating next door when we spied this place. The kids had a blast and actually won prizes. The machines were much easier than the standard claw machine and there was a great selection of stuffed prizes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. the store was very clean and everything was in working order. They also have the option to exchange your smaller prizes for larger ones at the counter if you want. Great fun and we will be back.

We have gone here multiple times and never had an issue until today. I understand claw machines are skill based but today something was different. We had multiple grabs that were perfect until the very last second when the claw jumped at the top and opened enough for the stuffie to slip. We were not the only people that this was happening to while we were in today. I'm very disappointed since my daughter loves this place. I have recommended it to many family and friends but instead will have to tell peopl

Favorite claw place! Never been to a claw machine arcade where you win so much, including Japan! We always leave with something if not with multiple things and typically only use a few tokens to get a plush. The owners are super kind as well, really friendly and very generous.

Very disappointed in our last visit. We've been here multiple times and had great experiences. The claws typically held onto the prizes well without slipping. We've recommended this place to a bunch of people because of how good it used to be. But it's not that great anymore. The claw kept slipping as it went up and as it got closer to the drop area. Other families seemed to be having more trouble than normal as well.

Highly recommend coming here if you love kawaii stuffed animals. We went for our 9 year olds birthday and had so much fun. The selection seems to change often because I was looking at photos prior to coming and they always seem different. They aren't super cheap stuffed animals in my opinion, they're actually cute and somewhat well made! The workers were going around moving the stuffies around in claw grabbing positions. We personally went for doubles for my two kids who liked the same ones. We spent $45 an

This is a nice, CLEAN place and a fun economical alternative to Round 1 or Tilt. To explain the concept of this place, all the games are crane based and only cost 1 token/$1 with options to get bonus tokens. Some of the plushies are licensed while others are a little funny/sus. They are honest about this (assuming you even care) if you ask about it. You can also trade in your smaller plushies for bigger ones at the counter. Chances of winning a plush here are significantly higher than aforementioned place

Such a fun and clever place to take the kids. 20 bucks for 20 tokens which is 20 tries at a room full of claw machines. Owner goes above and beyond to provide a great experience, including frequently opening the machines to readjust the plushy?s to make them easier to grab.

We had so much fun I had 20 token and got 5 stuffed animals ( and I'm not the best at claw machines) it's so cute definitely will go again

Took my 5 yr old son and had a blast, he was able to win some prizes on his own. Next I'll make sure to buy tokens more in bulk for higher discount. Great spot!

Can't stop raving about this place! We've been going since they opened and it's amazing every single time. The owners are great people and the games are fair. Always clean, a great selection for all different interests, and fun upgrades.

Wasn't gonna leave a review until the man at the counter asked me if I never played a claw machine before after asking for a refund as the claw after 5 machines with a solid grab and no reason to drop it, dropped it every time as they have the machine claw strength reduced and they purposely make the claw slam home into the top end to make it drop most every time for the machines they don't want to restock often. Yes, I have played claw machines all over the US as a trucker and you can tell when they do thi

I went there and it was super cozy and spacy! Usually some places I go to are more cramped but this is nicely spaced out! The plushies are pretty easy to win and they're good quality! I spent about 40 dollars and was able to get 10 plushies so about 4 dollars a piece which is really good when you think about it! Either way this place is definitely one I will visit again!

My wife and I went there for date night. It was a fun experience. Staff was great and machine were a lot of fun. The toys are of good quality and the machines are fairly easy to win. We will definitely go back

I wish i can give it 5-stars since the staff are very friendly, the place is clean and definitely addicting to play. The plushies are very cute and good quality. However, just like others say~ the claw grasp the plushies easily but when it goes up it slips off of the claw. I don't know how these people getting their plushies so easily though just like in the pictures ?? We won 3 plushies but we spent $30 altogether ?? even though it's $1= 1 tokens to play. We had fun but definitely costly.

So much fun even! The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and the prizes were very winnable. $40 got us 10 plushies. It could?ve been more if it wasn't for my stubbornness in trying to get a Kool-Aid man lol

Spent $50 bucks, and we won something from every machine! They kept the prizes full and were super helpful if one was stuck. Super cute, I would recommend for a fun family activity.

We have a friend that loves claw machines so we knew this was going to be the perfect place to take him for his bday. It was a super cute, clean place, with great prizes, super nice staff. We will for sure be back. Spend $40, played for a while and walked out with 9 prizes.

Took my girls on a mini date and this seemed like the perfect place. Walking in their jaws dropped and walking out they were all smiles. The owners were so kind and everyone left a winner. We will be back, maybe we will see you there!

What an absolutely fun ?? place for all ages! I took my son here after dinner for his 21st Birthday and he won a super cute Mario Character. Him and I laughed while trying to grab the ?? stuffed animals. What a great concept for all ages. The stuffed animals are of good quality not like some I've seen at other Claw Machines. It was pretty packed for a Wednesday night. It was great to see. Looking for something fun to do and want to win some cute stuff this would be the place. I love this??!

Went to check out Cozy Claw for a date since my girlfriend loves stuffed animals. Tried to make it a competition so that I can get some enjoyment out of it also, but then I ended losing 5 to 11. The place overall is exquisite! It's $1 to play every machine but the win rate is pretty high due to the claw closing all the way and the tips have rubber on them which helps a lot. Overall fun experience just wish I had won more so I could of traded in for something better.

I liked this place for me and my boys. I spent 20 dollars and left with a good amount of plush toys. It was very quick though.

This place is amazing. I spent $70 and my 7 & 8 year old won 25 stuffed animals! it was very clean as well. The staff was friendly and helpful! We'll definitely be back!

Fun place! The kids were very happy to leave with prizes instead of leaving empty-handed. It's always so disappointing when the kids don't win anything. Thanks for a cute family activity!

I did not expect this place to be as awesome as it is! The staff are very helpful, and are 100% willing to fluff machines if you just simply ask. It is extremely clean and it is just a lot of fun!

Awesome place! Can actually win prizes and fair prices. Love the idea of exchanging small prizes for certain large ones. Our kids had a blast and actually were able to win their own prizes.

The staff are super nice. They arrange the stuffies so you have a better chance. So much fun!

So much fun. My 5 year old loves this place. Lots of different stuff animals to win.

My family and I enjoyed ourselves here. The prizes are cool and you can win a decent amount for your money. They also give you an option to trade up for bigger plushies. The attendant working today was super helpful and very courteous. It's not a bad way to spend 30 minutes to an hour after a meal.

My first visit and wont be my last! The claws are set up so even kids can win and you can trade smaller plushes for larger ones. I spent $50 on claw machines at Round One and got nothing but here I got a large plush and small one for the same spend.

Super awesome claw machine store. There's about 20+ machines and the staff were really friendly! The win rate is actually really high! We won after like 2 tries per stuff animal. They even gave us little clear ?bag-packs? so we can carry our prizes around! I highly recommend this place especially if you have kids! Better prizes and much more affordable than Dave N? Busters!

It's a fun place. They take my money. My kids are older but they love it too.

We had so much fun! The owner is a very nice guy, a machine glitched and he gave my son another coin. :) we will be coming back! The best part about these claw machines is that you actually win. Amazing business.

Since finding this wonderful establishment I've been here weekly. The owners are amazing and they care about their customers. The machines are of the best quality and easy for the children to win and have fun, I highly recommend bringing your family and friends.

This experience was so fun! I am thrilled something like this is open here in AZ. We watch videos of places like this in Japan & now it's a reality in our own backyard. There are plenty of machines to choose from. Great value & winning chances. The staff was very friendly. Adults & kids alike will enjoy stopping in to play a few claw machines to grab their favorite plush.

Went with our 2 young kids and it was a pretty frustrating experience. The stuffed animals are fairly easy to grasp with the claws but when the claw rises it jerks and drops it almost every time. We had to spend $40 just so each of our kids could get ONE prize. One of my kids was in tears almost the whole time because every time it would jerk and drop it. Just be aware you might have to spend quite a bit while you are there. Even though we didn't have a great experience, the staff were very kind and helpful

There are only good things to say about Cozy Claw! I absolutely love this place. All the plushies are amazing quality, ever changing so it is never the same visit twice. Lots of fun popular and adorable options! The owners are also some of the nicest people I've met! Thank you for always being welcoming and for resetting the machines to help everyone win. You can tell they just want people to come and have fun and win the cutest plushies. If you're especially a Pok?mon fan, I do love how many options they c

What an amazing, family friendly and fun place to spend your time!! We could not believe how many cute plushies we won without spending a fortune. The claw machines are very fair. Unlike other arcades, the plushies are high quality and super cute!! Give them a try, you will be coming back soon again for more wins!!

Amazing place for plushie lovers! The machines are pretty fair and the owners were kind enough to rearrange the plushies I was going for without asking when they saw I was going for the eevees! Very kind, very fun, and I definitely will be going back! Spent 40 dollars and left with 7 decent quality plushies.

So much fun! Great selection of plushies in the large crane games. Cute keychains in the smaller crane games. The big prize selection is awesome! Next time I'll definitely go for quantity on the small prizes to trade in for a big prize.

This place is recommended!! We have been there twice. It was great experiences! We won two big Pokemon dolls and unique smaller ones. We will go back there again for sure! Please don't change your service and quality!

Highly recommend checking out this super fun claw arcade. The staff was so nice and even helped fluff the prizes to maximize our chances. My seven year old had a blast and left with a whole new collection of cute prizes. We will definitely go back!

Had a great experience here. Staff is super nice and welcoming. The plushies are good quality too. I wish they extend the hours during the weekend to 9pm.

Won't be back. Two of the claw machines glitched and never even went down as we were using them. I told an employee and they said ?oh that happens!? And handed me two more coins. We kept trying and noticed the claws would intentionally rock back and forth to lose the stuffy before dropping it. I've never seen claw machines do that to the extent of these. In my opinion this is a complete racket. People who have bags or stuffies very obviously spent $60 of tokens on 5 stuffies. I saw the same person use 6 tok

What a hidden gem and a must visit place! Owners are super sweet! We are visiting from Indiana and my son was crushed he didn't get the stuffed animal he wanted, and she swapped it for him. Highly recommend:)

Cozy claw was so much fun. Compared to other claw machines the price here is much better. Also, the prizes quality was much higher than a stuffed character we won from Harkins Arcade. We were at Cozy Claw for about an hour an a half. During most of that time the only employee inside was Tony. Tony was working so hard and is such a friendly guy. Tony did such a great job serving new guests tokens, restocking, exchanging prizes for children and fluffing the machines up. I would like to see Cozy Claw grow

Very fairly priced for a claw machine arcade! I saw this place on instagram and checked it out on a Sunday. It was really busy, which was great! I do wish that some of the plushies were a bit more interesting/cute (there were some odd plushes like a mac and cheese box and a ramen packet) but the upgrade system is a really cool idea.

What a cool place. The prizes are great. The claws actually grab on.

I really liked it! Staff was so nice and I will definitely be coming back again soon!

Very clean place. Friendly staff. Fun environment. Highly recommend.

Omg cozy claw is such an amazing place to be ! Very affordable and wonderful staff ?? I definitely recommend going ! I had so much fun and won so many prizes ! ??

Hands down the best claw machine place in Az. The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming. 10/10 highly recommend ??

This claw arcade is fantastic and they want the kids to really win. I saw them constantly moving the prizes around so the claws could grab the prizes and refill as they got low. The staff was awesome and very nice too!

Loved it here! Went for a date and we had a lot of fun, makes it worth spending money, only thing is that maybe better quality plushies but other than that I loved this place!! Not rigged at all!

Super cute and fun little claw machine arcade. The owners are very friendly and the prices are fair. Definitely beats any other claw machines I've played, especially for the quality of the plushies.

Super fun and the staff was so kind that they reset the prizes so the kids could try again for one 'on top'. For once we actually won prizes from a claw machine, yay! We had a great time.

Games might be fair, but machines loaded with temu clones of official merchandise. Saw some pokemon faces and left pretty quickly. There are places in the valley with legit japanese claw machines and prizes; this place is "styled" after those.

This place is so cute and fun! You win a bunch of stuffies!

Great place to win stuffed animals 10/10 recommend to take the kiddos both of mine won 2 times and seeing the excitement makes me so happy to have a place like this. Open a place in casa grande please.

It was really fun and me and my friend had a bunch of fun!

We have visited several times with our kids and it is always a great experience. Everyone is super friendly and they always have great plushies in the machines!

Very friendly staff, nice prizes, and walked out of there with some good stuff. I'll definitely come back when they have new prizes available

Very clean and games are fun! Kids won a lot, great value! Will be back every week. Awesome place!

I mean for the price, it ain?t rigged. The only tip is that once you start one just continue using that one. Just trust

The owners, the environment, the prizes and price point are all really amazing. This is a fantastic little spot to spend 30mins to a hour at.

This was way fun! The win rate was MUCH higher than I expected it would be. The kids all got multiple stuffies and it was a fun and affordable family outing!

Sooooo kawaii! Reminded me of the arcades of Japan! I won so many prizes

Super great spot, one coin to play any machine, fair claws, nice employees! You can trade in multiple small plushies for bigger ones

Clean and fun with really helpful worker. Will be returning ??

Best claws place ever!!! The best in az

I love claw machines and this was super fun and not hard to do!

My boyfriend and two children had so much fun here! We came for my birthday and I felt like a kid again :)

So much fun for the kids! Super clean and great statf!

Nice owner and fair games. You'll win about every 3-5 times. The claws are not the weak ones you find everwhere

we had a CLAWesome time at Cozy Claw! Fun time with the family and the claw machines are not rigged, you will actually win!??

This is such an amazing place! So much fun and the ambiance is great. I recommend everyone to come check out Cozy Claw ????

What a fun place!!!! Tony the owner is sooo nice and fun. There was so much to choose from too! A must go

Fun environment. We even won a few stuffies! Owner was awesome! Check it out!!

Great little place to spend time with the kids. Owner was so nice! Such a cute concept!

Very fun. Will come back again!

Amazing owners, amazing machines!! Great prizes and you can trade up the prizes you win for bigger prizes

The best claw machines I've ever seen definitely would come back and I recommend it!!! Hands down the best

Place is great machines are fair. Owner are great the most amazing customer service. They are on top of everything.

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Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.