Kawaii Klaws of Rancho Cucamonga

Kawaii Klaws of Rancho Cucamonga

Reviews Summary

The reviews show a mixed consensus. Many praise the fun atmosphere, cute plushies, and friendly staff, highlighting it as great for families and claw machine enthusiasts. However, several criticize the machines as rigged, with weak claws and poor prize quality, calling it a waste of money. Some note inconsistent experiences, with earlier visits being better. Overall, enjoyment depends heavily on winning expectations and staff interactions.

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

8443 Haven Ave

Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730

Hours

Monday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Tuesday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Wednesday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Thursday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Friday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Sunday 11:30AM-9:30PM

Customer Reviews

We are avid claw machine players. We regularly go to claw arcades here in SoCal and all of Las Vegas. Most of the claw arcades we go to keep their machines well-stocked throughout the day so the pile of plushies are always at least the same level as the prize chute walls or higher. Not here. The plushies are minimal, just enough to cover the floors of the machines, if that. The staff members are usually very helpful at other arcades and want the guests to win so they constantly replenish and fluff the plus

I had an incredibly disappointing experience during my recent visit. The employees were visibly unhappy to be there, showing constant attitude and making no effort to be helpful or welcoming. The manager, unfortunately, was no better?rude and unwilling to resolve even basic issues. To make matters worse, the place closes 30 minutes earlier than posted and stops offering coins to continue playing well before actual closing time. It's hard to understand why a business would discourage people from playing mor

Toys are subpar at this location as well. Extra star because the staff here are super nice but the machines are now rigged even more and what you get is so bad, music is so loud makes your ears bleed while you get nothing for your money.

Don't go. This place used to be great. We would take our kids and win toys evey time we would go. Now, they have their machines so loose that you'll spend $40 to win 1 toy. Used to recommend, now, I would never recommend. I never post reviews, but this recent experience made me make an exception. I'll never take my kids again.

Located inside the Haven City market this is definitely a gem if you have kids or know of someone who has kids. Kids get restless at times when you want eat out so why not bring them here where both can be happy. The games are challenging and fun and it gives them something to do while you dine. The sound and colors will definitely hype them up and it's a sure win win for all.

We were exploring this place for the first time, ran into accidentally because we were gonna get dessert. When we saw the arcade we chose to do that instead. We bought the groupon thing, upon claiming the girl working 5/8/25 at 8:30pm shift denied us the groupon because 1 per party but there was nothing saying until turns a sign that was facing her towards us. I said fine i can use it next time. Next i won on machine that was literally next to the front counter and i had 4 witnesses watch me win the pokemon

Who loves claw machines like me? I'm obsessed. Scored 6 plushies today. I killed it!!

I do have to say, their company did a great job in the placement of this arcade! It's in Haven City Market where lots of people love to drop by to get food and with all those claw games and lights, it's hard not to find yourself wandering there! The only reason why I have 4 instead of 5 stars was because I felt like the claws were a bit rigged (I mean of course bc it's a claw game) but I spent $20 and only got 1 thing, maybe I just really suck at it because I did see some people who had won stuff. At the ti

Kawaii klaws was a good place for a double date. Just grab a beer and head on it. There were about twenty different claws machine you can try. They even have the option for you to trade in your prizes (of course a certain amount) for a bigger one! You can even check in on yelp to get some free coins. Today wasn't our lucky day as we only won one plushie but our friends came out with like 5+.

These are supposed to be fun for kids. Horrible here. Kids can't win anything so don't bother. It will kill their moods

This place is so fun for the whole family. The prizes are winnable and has a large spacious venue. There are a lot of options to choose from; this place is such a fun vibe; it reminds me of Japan and you can trade up your smaller prices for bigger prizes.

I love kawaii klaws! it's so much fun. This was my 2nd time. Claw machines are a classic American game that gives me a feeling of nostalgia. I heard they have other things besides pokemon, but I don't care about those ?? You can trade the prizes you win for bigger ones so my friends go for easy to get prizes and trade them In

Having visited west Covina and san gabriel kawaii klaws with stellar experiences, this one was definitely lackluster.

Used to be easy to win now u gotta play around 20 tokens to even win one plushie. The claws drops it almost every time. Don't waste your money here.

Everyone is always so nice, friendly and helpful. It's a lot of fun! We go every other week and have some lunch and spend time at the klaw machines!

RIGGED MACHINES Spent 20 bucks I had nothing but grabs like the one posted and every machine I played did the same thing and would snap and drop

The machines are all filled with fake knockoff plushies and have a ridiculously high payout rate. Probably even worse than Round1, but they at least have real, licensed goods. The owners must be raking it in.

All machines are rigged to release the item even after a perfect grab once it reaches up; tested and played multiple machines. A huge scam and unfair business practice. Bring back real arcade?s; not whatever this knockoff youth gambling supposed to be. It's a blight on the community.

If I could give it zero stars i would. Machines totally rigged and not worth the money. Spent $85 dollars just to get this little toy. When you grab the toy, the machine shakes violently and it drops. So even though you grabbed it, you can't get it! Waste of money.

Great experience. The girl working was very helpful.

So much fun today. I definitely want to come back with my family to play for more of the prizes.

Kids had a blast and staff were great. My little one wanted to come here for her bday because they have cute Cinnamoroll dolls! Staff helped her out and she got them all.

Now, it's hard to catch. But it was easy before.

Fraud! Avoid this place. Not only did they charge us the wrong amount; all claws are set to payout vs skill, so expect to lose. Not a traditional trade up claw place. Avoid. Update: they have good stars only because they offer you extra tokens before your play if you leave a review. Reported to yelp as google as those is a TOS violation

super cute place! lots of claw machines, and all of the prizes are cute and worth!! it's nice to have a claw arcade near home!

This place is so fun and actually a great time. The employees are attentive, patient with explanations, and just a delight to go and have fun with. Come visit soon for a great time with prizes!!!

Won something the first time! Like I never win lol and the staff was kind

This place is amazing fun for the entire family. A great weekend or anytime bonding with family friends and even alone. ?? the staff is amazing as well. They are all super friendly, helpful and make our everyday experience with our grandson ?? super special

We went to the one inside Haven City in Rancho Cucamonga and had a lot of fun! Both my kids won cute squishy prizes on their own and it was reasonably priced. Some of the prizes were poorly made and there were not enough bigger prizes.

This place is great! Such a good selection of plush?s and fun to go play after eating a meal at haven city market. They even had a character from animal crossing

Very fun and in a convenient spot, win rate is also decent and cost is pretty average. The main reason I have it 4 stars is because their plushie selection can be limited, as well as repetitive. As someone who goes to a lot of arcades regularly it's kind of a bummer when they don't change out prizes often. They do tend to offer pretty nice trade up prizes but seem to run out quickly and not replenish very often.

So many machines and most of them have claws that work! When I say that they work, I mean the claws are strong enough for you to reasonably win prizes. Not only that, the plushies are fairly good quality. Some are better than others. There were blind boxes in some machines too. We spent $40 and craned 8 plushies. We traded 4 of them for a prize we wanted behind the counter. What a great system! This location is within a big food hall with a wide variety of eateries, love it!

Very entertaining gaming complex for all ages. Highly recommended for family time??????

Luckily I didn't waste as much money as others who have reviewed. In comparison to The Claw in Vegas, this place is a total rip off. They purposely set the machine to pick up a 'prize' and drop it. The machine pulls up and stops vigorously, dropping each time. There's a reason there's no one filling the machines. The smaller prizes may have better odds, but for anything that's as large as your palm, you will lose your money. I tried the Kirby hamburger machine 10 different times, getting a good grip each ti

Kawaii klaws is a fantastic place for cute plushies and they are easy to win! Very afordable for $1 per machine as well, and the staff is very helpful if you need any assistance.

Says it would be Ken for new year but wasnt super disappointing ????????

Didn't win but definitely fun to gamble

This is a real review. Do not waste your money here! Claws don't work strong enough to win a prize. All prizes are ugly and look like dollar tree stuffed animals.

Fun for the whole family the kids had a good time

Place is small but nicely sized. Area is well kept and maintained. It's inside the marketplace aside the food court

Scam , everyone my plushie got close to the drop the claws open

First time here and it's addicting. The games are pretty fair and they have cute prizes. Will come back agaib

Very cute place with a cute selection of plushies and not expensive at all or hard to win! Would def recommend :)

This one located inside the Haven City Market. It's so fun and the setting is pretty good. recommended.

This place is totally awesome it caters to families or couples on a date night. I enjoyed my experience here at Kawaii Klaws

Who don't love a claw machine?, but these seem rigid. Every time ur stuff comes to top seem to open just a bit and fall . ??

Great place for the kids. Won a ton of plush's and would definitely come back

This place is awesome!! has tons of fun prizes to win!!

Got multiple toys with my family!! Staff was so nice!! Loved the energy here!

not bad - wide variety but some machines seem a little rigged? claw spins on some machines which are a little annoying but other than that the atmosphere of the place is great :))

The west Covina store is a little better with their plush toy selection

Brought the kids here. They had fun. Won a couple prizes.

Such a fun place for those who love plushies, just need to be lucky!

Fun place with fair prices

Super fun place. Games are winnable. Front desk people are awesome!

Loved this place my kids had a blast! So cute :)

Love the prizes and really friendly staff

This was great fun I loved it. I don't recommend it to all my friends family co-workers

Best team around, especially Richard and amazingly intelligent Kathleen!

Super fun place to go to after eating at the food court it's in!

This place is really fun and I enjoyed getting cute stuff.

such a fun place to play games and win cute prizes ?? especially hello kitty

Very friendly and theirs a lot of cute prizes.

Awesome place woooo can't wait to come back

Super fun place! Better luck next time

Staff was really nice and all the games were fun!

Great options and a really neat prize wall!

Helpful staff and fun place for the kids. Dude at the counter was funny.

Great place to have dinner and bring the kids to play!

A great place to play my children love it 5/5

Such a fun place with lots of claw machines for kids and family

So many fun machines! My kids loved it!

Super cute places with good choices

Real fun area and the workers are nice

This place is amazing and fun!

So many cute plushie options!

Great place very fun

nice people, good vibes for the kiddos.m

Great family friendly place

Staff are very cool :)

Fun place for the family

Good, organized place

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What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

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What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

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Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

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.