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11960L Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
My kids and I went here this weekend and we appreciate how good with kids and kind the staff is! My kids are really into Pok?mon right now, so it's great they had Pokemon characters. You can win from the claw machines here with some skill and patience! I helped my kids with one stuffed Pok?mon (Snorlax) they wanted the most, and they managed to win some Pok?mon bag clips and other stuffed Pok?mon on their own! We all had a great time. Thank you!
Don't waste your money! We've been to several claw cades and have never gone home empty handed. These claw machines are the ones that prevent you from winning at all costs. Keep your money and go somewhere else. Notice how evening is against the corner or packed tightly in there. So sad.
This place is awesome!!!! It was so much fun playing all the claw machines and winning so many super cute plushies.
VERY worthwhile. we did spend quite a bit but it was a christmas present and we had SO much fun. worked out to about ~$10 per stuffed animal (maybe a bit more) which most of them are totally worth imo. The machines definitely drop stuff often but ur able to win enough to not feel cheated (at least i was)! Ended up eventually winning almost everything i tried for. Also saw a bunch of other people come & go and each left with at least something. Will definitely be coming back when I have money again!
My mom, my sister and I went here last weekend and it was so cute and great!!! it's a small place but so cute and so welcoming! Just to make it clear if you wanna exchange the stuffies for points you don't get to keep the stuffies?? but if you don't then you can keep em! The stuffed animals my sister and I got were so adorable and I will definitely be coming here again with my cousins and more family!!
Oh man! This place is super fun! I saw it on Instagram and wanted to try it out. I had forgotten about it and we stumbled upon it by accident while at the Fair Oaks Mall. It's a claw machine store! The stuffies are super cute and you can trade out smaller stuffies for big ones if you gather enough.
My wife and I made a quick stop here before a wedding and won a ton of stuffies. Also Caydence and Stacey were very kind and helpful, talking to us, pre-positioning, upgrading etc?. We had a great time! 100% would come back again when we visit DC. Would love to get in touch with the owner if that's possible.
This place was amazing!!! I believe that everyone who likes having fun and likes to spend time with their family will thoroughly adore this establishment. The games weren't a struggle to win which is a benefit for children and the prizes are very child friendly. The staff were welcoming to us too!!
Newly opened claw store in the DMV area. We had fun there. High win chance. Friendly staff. Redeem service using won dolls to get better ones. Worth trying and having fun there.
This place was a.dream come true for my daughter. She's a huge claw nut she loves to win stuffed animals. The staff was friendly and helpful. The claws worked well everything was up and running. Great experience for claw lovers.
Such a cute, kawaii store! A lot of pokemon plushes and not only! Really nice and helpful staff as well! ??
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Jocelyn at Kako Claw! From the moment we walked in, she was incredibly kind, polite, and welcoming?not just to me, but to my entire family, including my little one. Her warmth and genuine sweetness truly stood out and made us feel valued as customers. Jocelyn?s exceptional customer service went above and beyond, creating such a positive and memorable experience that she single-handedly sold us on returning in the future. It's rare to find someone wh
This was such a fun experience with my wife today. Alex is was very nice and kind to help us understand how the game works. We will be back
Your plushies were amazing my daughter got five plushies we appreciate you making the claw machines not rigged I'll try coming there every week! We hope you have a great morning/night! Please keep up the work we hope you get high scores of rating this review!
My children loves this claw machine arcade. They won several plushies. We will come back again.
This place is the best place that I've ever been too!! So fun and full of whimsy and my friends have gambling addictions! Thank you so much for opening my eyes and allowing for me to gamble at the age of 17.
I love this place. I messed up and double pressed the machine, messing up my chance to grad a plushie and the workers heard how distraught I was and gave me two tokens to try again! It was super sweet and we walked away with 4 plushies using 20 tokens!! Amazing time :) and they were fairly easy to win imo
What a great, family fun experience. We didn't know this place was here, and we're pleasantly surprised to find it! The games themselves are not luvk based like typical claw machines, they are purely skill based. I will be coming back.
Happened to come across this place after some shopping, so hubby and I decided to have a random date night here. We paid $20 worth of tokens and he spun the wheel and won 50 more tokens! That was enough to keep us entertained for a while and we won some stuffies! Great impromptu date night! Recommend!
I love this place!! The staff are incredibly kind and will work with you to get the plushie you want. They have a great selection of goodies and the machines don't cheat. Highly recommend for some good fun and cute plushies without breaking the bank!
Kako claw was super fun and the staff was really friendly. The game timed out a couple times and she gave me my coins back. A great place to have fun.
Super cute place!! Employees super helpful and nice! Would go again for a cute plushie haul. Alyssa was super awesome and sweet with helping us arrange some of the plushies and refilling some we wanted. Thank you!!!??????
My kids had a blast!! And if you strike out with all your tokens, they help you out to win at least one. We will definitely be back.
Cute little claw machine place at the Fair Oaks Mall. These machines work better than the regular arcade claw machines. The machines are $2 to play. The toys are well made. The more small toys you get, you can trade in for the bigger toys. Highly recommended.
I don't wanna brag, but I'm a crane machine conniseur, so if I'm impressed with a crane machine, it's something special. And this is my new favorite place on earth!!! SO much fun, easy to win, SUPER cute prizes, and most importantly, INCREDIBLE staff who WANT to help you win! Great experience for me (41 going on 4) and my daughter (3 going on 30), so def family-friendly!
We stopped by to pass the time and play on the claw machine. The claw machine was enjoyable, but compared to the one at Tysons Mall, it was much harder to win. However, it's still worth a visit if you like claw machines. I gave it two stars less because of the two employees who were working that day. I had a question and felt like a bother instead. It felt like they hired the only two individuals who didn't want to work or be bothered, except for their conversations among themselve.
We had a blast here. My kids love claw games and they have a great selection as well as a great Tuesday deal. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
We went on a Tuesday afternoon with my six years old and a three years old. We spent $20 for 24 coins and that's about 12 plays. My girls won 5 little stuffies that they loved and had an absolute blast there. The machines are not perfect like all the claw machines (they shake and drop) but they are not completely rigged either like 99% of them are. The difference is the person running the store who gives you suggestions on which machine and how to win and made it so much fun for my girls. It's a simple tr
loved it! staff was super welcoming and helpful and machines had great prizes that you can actually win! we loved filling up a cute pink shopping cart with our winnings. excited to come back!
Super cute little spot! The prizes they had to offer were really adorable. A lot of small plush, a few anime figures and some small snacks were in the claws. They had two barber cutter style machines with bigger plush and tiny cranes for Keychain as well. They offer little shopping carts to hold your winnings and little trays for the tokens. You can trade your small plushies for bigger plushies ranging from 10-20 small prizes to trade. I didn't get their names, but the two workers today were extremely frien
Was skeptical at first but when we walked in their were people withs shopping carts full of prizes!! Everyone seemed to be having fun and the employees were kind as well as helpful when it came to giving tips. Despite the video, my friend did end up winning the Kirby he set his sights on!
We had a blast at Kako Claw! The claw machines aren't cheat and the prizes are so cute. Whether you're a claw pro or a beginner, it's a fun experience for all. Definitely recommend for a good time and awesome prizes!
Super fun store and very unique concept. Will visit again.
Very cute and fun place. Staff are so nice and helpful ?? had so much fun trying to get the cute plushies.
Alyssa and Izzy were absolutely so helpful and kind to myself and my kids! We had the bestest time and I even got to relive my childhood of being able to win a prize! Highly recommend this place!
This is the best place in the world for kids. So much fun and also fun for all ages too. It's inside the mall in fair oaks VA. Definitely will come again!
I loved it ! The workers are very nice and sweet , if you can't get a certain plush they can help you
This place is really fun to get toys and stuffed animals. I recommend coming here if you want a fun experience to win toys!
love it, won so much! they have machines you can actually win here, plus the place & their plushies are super cute! it's a new place, yet i've noticed different plushies every time i've visited.
What a great claw game arcade. The workers are really nice and helpful. They even swap prizes for bigger ones or different ones in the same machine!
We won so many items and it was such a fun experience!! Will definitely go again when we visit the area!
Visiting Kako Claw was an absolute blast! Not only did we enjoy the thrill of the game, but the music and decor added to the overall experience. It's a fantastic place to unwind and have fun with friends and family. Definitely looking forward to our next visit!
What a great experience! The employees help you out if needed so kids always leave smiling. So much fun. Will come again. Please open one in Maryland!
NEW Location in Crossgates Mall, within Albany, NY was an absolute BLAST! Staff was very superb, Jay and MJ (No Relation- They'll know what I mean lol) I had learned Kako is the name of the company owner?s golden retriever! I thought that was super cool as a dog lover!
The atmosphere as amazing and the staff was very friendly. I had so much fun there! You could actually win things from the machines and the prices were great! I can't recommend this store enough!
We had a blast, first time ever winning at a claw machine hehe my son is in bliss thank you and awesome customer service too
Shout out to Noemi(sp?). My son and I came from Ashburn in search of Pokemon plushies. Unfortunately none were out but she offered to go in the back and check and brought out 3 different ones! She's an angel and deserves a promotion!!!!
Very fun, great for kids. Employees were extremely kind and helpful. Would definitely go again!
Alyssa and Cadence were the best! Appreciate all their help. They were quick to restock and move the ones we were really trying to get. Super helpful and Def a great time!
We had so much fun. Carolyn provided great service, and kids won so many prizes! Customer service was amazing and will definitely be back!
great place and not rigged! spent $20 and got 3 cute plushies
This place is great! I spent $20 and was able to take home 5 prizes. The claws actually grab the prizes unlike other machines that only pay out every so many plays. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely return.
Very good claw machines! Most are not rigged but have a high payout rate, only if you know how to get good grabs around the plushes with the claw.
Great! I almost got a plush, but didn't quite get it. Overall, great place!!
Very cute and fun won lots while I was there!!
Great staff. Lots of fun.
the staff was super nice!! offered to fluff up the claw machine so that we could get the stuffed animals easier !!
So much fun. No scam you actually win the prizes. Jus be careful you can go broke having fun winning the prizes
The staff here are welcoming, and the atmosphere feels comfortable. Even better, the claw machined aren't rigged, and it is totally possible to win prizes! Everything about this place is amazing, and I highly recommend it, whether it's with your friends or by yourself.
KOKO is so fun! lots of prizes everytime we visit! trading for prizes is great!
I LOVE KAKO CLAW!! ALL OF MY BEST EXPERIENCES WERE HERE. I LOVE STUFFED ANIMALS!!! AND I LOVE KAKO CLAW!!! EVERYONE COME HERE
This place is so great!!! I was able to trade in for an adorable kuromi, and I had so much fun! Alyssa was so nice as well, super kind and helpful!!!
There are a lot of Pok?mon plushies here and cards. The employees are so nice!
Fun place to take the kids, especially since the machines are really forgiving. The staff there is absolutely wonderful. They helped out one of my kids with a plushie she really wanted. I feel like customer service is on a decline these days, but thankfully not here. We'll definitely come back.
Love the place won again after 1 try!!!!
ITS SO AMAZING i had so much fun getting plushies!! I recently won a jumbo-sized Charmander after trade ins!
This place is a lot of fun and very easy to get plushies too! it's also very affordable and a fun place to hangout with friends too!! Definitely recommend this place for friends and family!!
This store is so cute and fun! i love coming here, i would totally recommend coming
My son and I had a blast here! The prizes are very cute and I like that there is an option to trade in many small stuffies for a larger one. The workers were incredibly helpful and friendly. They were so kind to my seven year-old and even helped him win a keychain that he had his eye on. We will definitely be back!
I had an amazing time! We came for my boyfriend's birthday and did spend a lot of money, but walked out with tons of plushies. I think to some extent all claw machines are rigged, but the Kako Claw ones are far more fair than the other ones I've seen. I don't think a single person in there walked out with nothing. The employees are so sweet and will help if you ask, like if there's a plushy on a shelf and not inside the machine, they'd be willing to move it! Love this place and will definitely be coming bac
It's a claw game so you're gambling and could walk out with nothing but with 10 tokens we managed to get a funny dog
I love kakao claw so much!! This place is so fun, especially w friends:)
I was very excited to try this place out, as I had seen it was highly rated/reviewed and I wanted to play a claw game. I am very familiar with claw games and was attempting to win one specific stuffed animal. The claw itself did not have a very good grip (which is to be expected! companies need to make money! that is not my issue here!), so I was using the claw to push it towards the plastic barrier and flip it over the edge. As I had gotten the stuffed animal to the barrier, I ran out of my coins, so I we
Definitely one of the best claw machine places I've ever visited! I went on a Tuesday and got 20% more tokens for my payment. The games were actually winnable and I won a total of 9 plushies! Staff was super helpful and friendly, and made my experience super worthwhile!
Very fun! I paid for 10 tokens and walked out with two really cute plushies and a box of pocky, and had a great time getting them! Staff were super friendly as well.
We came to this location expecting to be opened at 11:00am on Monday but it was closed. We waited for over 30 minutes and there were others who were waiting as well. Disappointment is an understatement.
I felt like I was in a dream at Kako Claw! The staff was so kind & accommodating. The claw machines are easy to use & designed for winners. There was a machine that wasn't working & the staff member graciously moved one of the stuffed animals to another machine & we were able to win it. I highly recommend for a fun time ??
The environment is incredibly cute, and they offer a wide variety of plushies. For the first time in my life, I got a plushie from the claw machine! Unlike many other shops, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that their claws are not adjusted. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They greeted us immediately as we approached the store. My friend and I had a great time here, and we will definitely come back again!
Alex's customer service is second to none. Everything was explained to me clearly and I was even provided tokens to give the claw machine a try. Love the concept behind the idea. I intend to return with my friends in tow.
I'm writing this review out of frustration with their claw machines continually dropping the plush when it reached at the top. It's infuriating that even though the machine isn't working properly, I had to spend all the coins that I exchanged on the same day. (It's their store policy) More, the plush are counterfeit dolls that aren't protected by copyright. I would strongly advise this business to improve their practices and honor their customers.
First time here and won big, 10/10 will definitely come back!
Chances of winning are good - our kids were very excited and pleased
great experience the claw machines work well, i got a lot of plushies. ??
Great place, spent $20 and got 5 plushies! Definitely worth the visit ????
It was very easy to "win" stuffies, and the staff were super friendly.
I just went there today with my niece. The store was awesome. All the machines were operating and they all had different variations of dolls. My niece was able to get 4 dolls all by herself, the cart was readily available and the attendant was kind and she was sweet. Would definitely come back again.
This is my kindergartner?s favorite place, but from the multiple occasions I've come, the willingness from the employees to help is inconsistent and seems dictated by mood of the employee and not a standard of store policy practices
Me and my 2 year old walked through and he just loved it! He ran up to all the machines and the girls working there were so nice they gave him a cute dinosaur. I bought some tokens and we ended up winning 4 stuffed animals. I will definitely be stopping by here every trip to the mall. Thank you so much!
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