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Klaw Time - Claw Machine Arcade

πŸ“ San Antonio, TX

β˜…4.3(28 Google reviews)

Klaw Time is a claw machine-only arcade in San Antonio with a card-based credit system and staff on hand to help first-timers navigate the machines.

βœ“ claw machinesβœ“ plush prizesβœ“ helpful staffβœ“ repeat visitsβœ“ card credits
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Kandice Juarez

My kids loved coming here… always a blast and shout out to hugo for always being so helpful and awesome. We will definitely be back.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for kids aged 4 and up who are motivated by winning plush toys. Staff assistance makes it accessible for first-timers. Older kids and teens enjoy the challenge of tougher machines. Adults accompanying young children will find staff engagement makes the visit smoother.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Load more credits than you think you'll need β€” machines vary in difficulty and rounds go fast
⏰Ask staff which machines are currently set to easier grips for younger players
🎟️Check social media before visiting for any updated hours or special events

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
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28 Google reviews

Kids loved it50%
Staff praised30%
Claw grip notes20%
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Kandice Juarez

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β€œMy kids loved coming here… always a blast and shout out to hugo for always being so helpful and awesome. We will definitely be back.”

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Jacob Saenz

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β€œTried to come here on my birthday to win some plushies and much to my dismay they’re running a scheme where the claw clamps down on the target then IMMEDIATELY releases it where it was picked up. No shame in the employees too offering up β€œfluffing” and trying to tell me how to use a claw to β€œknock” it down off the platform. After inquiring that they’re not normal claw he doubled down and assured me it’s normal. We won 1 Minion and it was like $1 a try. $20 wasted and not worth even trying to get a refund because the experience was so awful. I’d go elsewhere for arcade claw-focused fun.”

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Cici

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β€œWe came in and one of the employees immediately welcomed us in and started explaining the credits and the card machine which I found super helpful considering I'd never been here before. We put $20 on a card and started trying the machines. I immediately picked up a plush with the claw and as soon as I picked it up, the claw let go. I'm somewhat familiar with claw machines, and I don't mean that the claw kinda picked up the plush at a weird angle or something and it got dropped as the claw was moving. Nope. The claw picked up a plush, then completely opened and dropped it. This happened at the next several machines we tried. I started getting frustrated because the machines clearly weren't working correctly, and the employee who explained everything noticed and was like "let me know if you need me to rearrange/fluff them" then after a few more I tried and the claw still picked up a plush then opened, he said "try knocking the plush down instead of picking it up with the claw" so I replied "ohhhh so they're not traditional claw machines" and he got a little butthurt and tried saying they ARE regular claw machines. Like repeatedly insisted they were normal claw machines. Despite both my experience with the claw picking up every single plush then opening and dropping every plush mid-air, AND him literally saying to knock in the plush vs actually picking it up with the claw. Basically, these are NOT regular claw machines. If you're looking for the fun but legit challenge of claw machines, I recommend Diversions. This place is probably more aimed at kids who don't actually care about claw machines and just want plushes. Which is fine, it's just frustrating that this place advertises itself as a claw machine place.... but all the claws are literally rigged. Just not enjoyable for those actually looking for claw machines.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Every machine at Klaw Time is a claw grabber loaded with plush prizes, making it a focused alternative to full-service arcades. Credits load onto a reusable card at the front desk, and staff actively walk the floor to assist players. The space sits inside a Blanco Road strip center and draws repeat visits from local families. Some reviewers flag inconsistent claw grip strength, so managing expectations with younger kids is worthwhile.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday11:30 – 22:00
Tuesday11:30 – 20:00
Wednesday11:30 – 20:00
Thursday11:30 – 20:00
Friday11:30 – 20:00
Saturday11:30 – 22:00
Sunday11:30 – 22:00

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