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1737 Post St
San Francisco, California 94115
I didn't play anything, but I watched other people play. I did see some people were able to win small prizes. So many of the machines had super cute little prizes. The smaller ones were easier to win than the larger ones. It does take some skills/luck. I wasn't down for the gamble, but i was tempted on the little tempura shrimp keychain. I think i saw it was $1 for a token and it starts at 2 token for one try for the small ones.
This place has so many cute plushies!! But it wasn't easy to win. We spent $40 and got nothing. We did see people win though. The trade up prices look ridiculous though. Fun but a bit overpriced compared to other places.
Took my little sister here and she had a blast playing the crane games! They have great prizes, the best part is they have Pok?mon! Highly recommend for your family while you're visiting Japantown!
You can spend money here and not gain anything. It is almost all claw machines, so it's basically gambling. It could be rigged, too. I don't have kids, but I wouldn't take them here because I wouldn't want to disappoint them if we managed to leave with nothing. Even Gashapon, a similar shop downstairs that offers prizes from machines, is better. The prizes are randomized and the pricing scheme is bad, but at least you are GUARANTEED to get something for your money. You are not guaranteed anything at Kiddlet
Had a great time. Fun and all the machines look really cool, would recommend to a friend!
After our dates in Japantown we come here. We always leave at least winning one toy. Small or big!
We are from Nevada and we came here and we loved it! We won 4 plushes
Lots of cute prizes! Had so much fun
super cute shop, legit prizes WON TWO BEARS
The dolls are so cute. Super interesting experience!
rigged claw machines with weak claws, so it's hard to win prizes, and basically no employees available to help you. cute prizes though
Upgraded to larger machines recently at this location!! Machines are well-stoked and relatively fair :)
Super fun! Won a toy within 2 tries!
This place is great, lots of rewards to win.
Cute Japanese style crane arcade. The cost is about $2-4/try. Good selection of prizes. There is a second location that just opened in the Japan Town Mall.
Looking to have fun with your friends? Come here. The pay is worth the reward. Rigged claim machines? Not here. Fun and cheap !!
Dont go please u will lose all money
prized are very nice and place is kept clean!
it was so fun and the prizes are cute!
The machines are set extremely difficult to win from. I spent $15 and only managed to grab two small items worth $1-2 each. The store is fairly clean, and the lighting is very attractive. Overall, it's disappointing given the difficulty and value.
Got on first try, very fun spot
Kiddleton is a great place to bring your loved ones! Lots of crane games with different characters to choose from. My favorite is the Pok?mon and mario characters! Highly recommend!
great place to hangout with friends ! Highly recommend
This place is a total scam. The machines either don't work or are rigged so you don't get any prizes.
lots of options. cute toys. clean and easy to use! convenient location to play at when waiting for food :-)
This place was so fun. Bright lights in the cityscape. Loved the options of prizes too
99% of the claw machines are rigged, two weak to grab anything. I visited the place multiple times and it's very sad seeing kids leaving empty handed, my kids always get frustrated
The prizes here are fantastic! The staff is nice and the place is real clean
i?ve never won a claw machine in my life, but i won on my first try? I LOVE THIS PLACE SM <3
This place is so cute! It's a great way to kill time while waiting for restaurant waitlists nearby
Do not play here. Out of 10 tokens the game ate 6 and didn't allow play. There is no one around for help, you have to fill out an online form for help and they require video evidence before they'll consider it. Scam.
Cute but it's a scam. The claw doesn't have any good grip at all
This is such a cute arcade!! I love all the prizes and it's such a fun experience.
I love the variety in prizes, especially the pokemon ones. Pretty fun!
I came here with my sister and we had a bunch of fun! I always love playing arcade games.
Really great for kids and teens as an activity. Most games are either 1 or 2 tokens.
Really cute spot. My son loves claw machines & this was like claw heaven for him.
They've completely revamped their claw machines and added a trade in feature. It's affordable and fun!
This place was fun! Lots of claw machines and cute toys
Fun games and good customer service with easy to use machines. Fun for the whole family!
Super clean and colorful! Great for kids and adults alike
Totally a scam. It would catch the prize and then drop it no matter what. Video attatched below. Do not come here unless you want to be sad.
super fun place with tons of cute prizes!
I love this place it is so fun and I love thier prizes
cute arcade with a variety of plushies!
Waste of my time, they are scammers. And it smells. I can't give below 1 but i would.
Very good and very recommended. The claw machines aren't scams
TLDR: like all the other 1 star reviews, rigged The claw machines have tiny toys that probably aren't even worth $1 but on top of that, they rig the machines to have little to no strength. Some of the claws don't even close around the toy. I spent $10 and wasn't even close once, some of the claws are too small for the big toys as well
My kids enjoy coming here! They can spend hours here
Cute pokemon plushies you can win here! Goodluck all!
Great location and the prizes are so cute!
I got three toys from that store. They are amazing!
Super fun and cute prizes I love it
Avoid this place. It's an obvious trap and scam. Won't ever win. Brought my daughter and she left frustrated. Machines obviously rigged.
Super cute place and my kid loved it!
Great place to spend some time with the family and kids
the staff are super nice and the prizes are cool!
Love this addition to Japantown! Such a good experience for kids
So much fun ! Just caught a fish!??
Very fun and a lot of cool prizes
Such a Cute place to collect plushes and keychains ????
their claw machines are legit and don't scam you
I can never win anything, but I love the selection of plushies!
I can't leave this place
Kiddleton is super cute!!! There are lots of games to win from :)
Cool games, and lots of prizes to win and fun??
Haven't played any of the games and it's hot in here
Not the most enticing video arcade, located on the second floor of the mall.
I had so much fun it takes practice though
Such a fun place!!! I always win when I go!
THIS PLACE IS THE BESTEST 5 EVER SLAY SLAY SLAY TAKE MY MONEY AWAY AGAIN
A great place to experience the thrill of Japanese claw machines !
Amazing customer service great prizes
Had a good time, quick and helpful service!
Cute prizes and super fun!
This is an expensive kid casino. Each game is $2 and rarely win anything
Super fun, I'll for sure be back
Super cute and fun!! Definitely addicting!!
These claw machines are a scam, don't waste a single penny here.
arcade was a lot of fun! many prize options
Don't spend money here. On June 1st I bought 20 tokens and was charged $5. There was no staff at the time, so I thought it was only $5, then I bought 60 tokens and was charged $15 that day. Today I checked my spending record and found that another $60 was charged back yesterday.
very cool! very lights! very fun!
Very fun!!! Cute stuffies
Super fun and many options to play
Best store lots of prizes
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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.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
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.
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Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
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.
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.”
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