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    Stanley's Claw Machines

    4.5 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    His name is Dino Nugget :)
    Cynthia L.

    Unmanned claw machine spot in Chinatown! My friends and I had just finished brunch and what is better than capturing some plushies to take home with us? This place is quite small but it does the job. The selection of plushies were decent and they look pretty decent quality. It costs $1.00 per coin and the machine charges 2-3 coins per play. For the keychain plush machines, it takes 2 coins and the bigger plush charges 3 coins. The plushies are light so it seems easier to grab here! My friend went for the cute fruit and vegetable keychains and I went for a soft blue dinosaur plush (I named him Dino Nugget!). We were both super happy with our prizes! While I was there, I see multiple parents stopping by with the kids to play and now I can't wait to come back with my toddler! This was a nice little stop and when you win a plushie, it is just one of the BEST feelings in the world! Come get your prize!

    Jessica W.

    There is no staff operating this place but it's very cute and the plushies are cute. It is only $2 per play and even less if you spend more money. The machines are not that hard and surprisingly winnable. I won a plushy with only $10 worth of tokens. I saw a couple who won 2 plushies. I wish there was staff so they can help reposition the plushies for us since a lot of them weren't in great positions. But I will definitely come back!

    Jim S.

    The machines are not rigged and there is definitely a good chance of winning prizes! The plush toys are of higher quality as well! My daughter can't wait to come back!

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    Brooke B.

    Such a hidden little gem next to the chocolate shop!!! They cool this place down so nicely on a hot summer day, it was clean, the machines paid out enough to feel like our money went to good use haha! The family was killing time in Chinatown so this was perfect!!! Thank you!

    Jennifer N.

    My friend and I were visiting New York. We were just walking around in Chinatown exploring, and I looked behind me, and I was shocked to see all these claw machines. We had to go in! We had a blast! Def recommend!

    Helen N.

    We actually won and we usually never win we spent $40 though but it was so fun I'm happy they're not rigged! $1 per coin most machines are 2-3 coins

    Edwina C.

    We stumbled upon this little gem in Chinatown. The kids had a wonderful time as they were thrilled with the toy selections which were super cute and managed to walk away with some wins! A must visit, with a kids playground across the road too!

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    Kay C.

    A wonderful weekend that was walking around Chinatown...first time to play in this store ..one play is for three tokens...no discount or special of buying the tokens..overall this store is fun to play with ...but one thing that is not satisfied for this store is it is the ONLY store that cannot exchange plushies if u are not really like the one u picked up...other store are welcome to exchange plushies in the same claw machine

    Feeling crabby? Come visit to brighten your day!
    Eddie C.

    Omg so much fun! We popped in today randomly after dinner and was pleasantly surprised at this clawcade. Recently we've been pretty disappointed by how difficult the algorithms have been in these places and everyone just loses. This place was the opposite everyone was a winner and we were happy to cash in for more tokens. The place was well lit, clean, the prizes all.felt premium and desirable. Best of all Vanessa was there and was friendly and kind. She truly made us feel at home. I wish these guys much success as this will be a new pit stop in our routine in c town!

    My sons prizes!
    Kat B.

    What a AWESOME experience! Claws are not rigged and we won lots of prizes! Even if employees are not their its Claw Machine Heaven! I recommend this place for people that like Claw Machines!

    I booked Stanley's Claw Machines for my daughter's birthday party and my daughter and her friends loved the experience so much they bought more tokens to play after the party ended. Clem and his sister are easygoing and great fun and I highly recommend it as a venue for birthday parties.

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    We had a great time here and enjoyed the many machines that were offered in this convenient location.

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    Very nice staff! Good experience overall. Fair prices, nice machines, and nice venue.

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    Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square

    2.7(1.1k reviews)
    2.9 mi•Midtown West, Theater District
    •$$

    The Ultimate Father-Son Rescue Mission: Knicks, Nachos, and Tears…read more ​The Knicks are in the Finals, MSG is electric, but every sports bar turned us away because my boys aren't 21 yet. Pivot. We marched straight into Dave & Buster's in Times Square, and it was the best executive decision I've ever made. ​We didn't just eat; we conducted a tactical assault on the menu: ​Mountain O' Nachos: A literal geological formation of chicken, queso, guac, and jalapeños. We absolutely demolished it. ​Smokehouse BBQ Ribs & Wings: Fall-off-the-bone honey BBQ pork ribs and buffalo wings. Messy perfection. ​Chicken Alfredo: Seasoned chicken, mushrooms, and creamy linguine. Surprisingly great! ​Naked Wings & Fries: The perfect bar food with a 5-sauce dipping gauntlet. ​Brookie Sundae Tower: Warm, gooey brownie-cookies stacked with ice cream and caramel. My sons' absolute favorite. ​Between commercial breaks, we burned off our 4th-quarter anxiety dominating at Hot Shot Baseball. The atmosphere was electric, and our bartender, Malinda, was an absolute MVP keeping the vibes immaculate. ​Then, the final buzzer sounded. 58 years of heartbreak--OVER. ​I looked at my sons, looked at the strangers next to us, and the tough-guy facade completely shattered. We cried. We wept. I held my boys tight, tears streaming down our faces, blubbering right along with a room full of New Yorkers. ​We spilled out onto the neon-lit streets of Times Square, screaming our lungs out into the night to celebrate the end of the drought. Basketball is just a game, but sharing history, shedding tears, and hugging your kids while the city burns with joy? That is forever. ​NEW YORK FOREVER. WE BACK.

    Improved experience. Games are half off. Gets packed but tons to pick from…read more Takes forever to get an infinite play card and seemed overly complicated. Still a good time.

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    Coexist Gaming

    3.7(25 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

    Against my better judgment, I decided to get a monthy membership, going by that website of there's…read more It showed a variety of games including the tennis ones, which is why I went to that dump in the first place. I get there, the young man in the front breaks down the place and the various memberships they offer. I should've peeped that something was amiss because the dude didn't know any of the games that they had! I know, I know...I should've just got the 20.00 one time charge, shit, better than the 30.00 membership that I was foolish enough to get (I swear that website had me gassed)! I was standing there like what if I like it and now I'll have to spend 20 plus an eventual 30. Fuck, ay dios mio, bloodclot!!! Okay, I checked out the first and second levels. Most of the gaming systems have issues: and the remotes are barely functional! Some consoles are not fully configured, and several are not logged into accounts, making proper gameplay impossible. The damn bartender is the one who is supposed to show you how to play the game. He didn't even know what to do and gave a lame ass sorry! The foosball table is entirely unusable, and the pool table is shaky and not steady. The atmosphere is just as bad. The absence of music creates a dull and lifeless atmosphere in the space. The staff appear to be entirely disengaged and unhelpful. I cancelled that damn membership with the quickness and made that boy show me the cancelled part on his screen. Fucking bye forever! Don't waste your time!

    This was my second (maybe third) visit to Coexist, and unfortunately, it has been a disappointment…read moreevery single time. Against my better judgment, I decided to give it one more shot and it just confirmed everything I already suspected. Total waste of money, it's not worth it. Most of the gaming systems have issues: the remotes are barely functional, some consoles aren't even fully set up, and a few aren't signed into accounts so you can't even play properly. The foosball table is completely broken, and the pool table is wobbly and unstable. The atmosphere is just as bad. There's no music playing, which makes the entire place feel dull and lifeless. The employees seem completely uninterested and not helpful at all -- whether it's empty or packed, the service and vibe don't get any better. When it's crowded, it's even worse because there's barely any space to move around or enjoy yourself. Bottom line: I won't be coming back. If you're looking for a better gaming spot, BrookLAN is miles ahead of this place.

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    3.1(637 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

    My review is based on a private business event I recently attended. It was definitely five star…read more The food was delicious and the bowling was fun and lemonade was very good, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. We even got to play games in the arcade. I would highly recommend BOWLERO for a business team building event. Everything was terrific. Some of the delicious food on the Buffet was barbecued boneless chicken wings, mini spring rolls ,pigs in a blanket, veggie burger sliders, french fries, tater tots, fried cauliflower with Parmesan was yummy and I can't remember the rest of the food but I can definitely tell you everything was delicious. We were each given Arcade Game Cards-like a plastic credit card-and could play the Arcade games for free, by simply swiping our card. I don't know the amount on the card, but I felt like I got to play a lot of games. All in all, this team building event was very nice, and a lot of fun. I appreciated the fact that it was a non-alcoholic event so nobody became stupid. A definite five star time. I'm sorry I don't have any photos to show you.

    I came here recently with a Groupon for bowling and shoes for a party of 6, which made it very…read moreaffordable, but at the cost of not being able to make a reservation for a lane. Luckily we arrived early, but it was a bit upsetting that they couldn't provide an estimate of how long the wait might be, only a list of how long some other groups have currently waited, ranging up to 3 hours, which is a long time to spend wandering around Times Square waiting for a text. I also had some arcade credit from another Groupon, which we used to keep ourselves entertained for about 45 minutes during our wait. We were so happy when we finally got the text that it was our turn to bowl. It was a bit cramped at our area, not having quite enough space for everyone to sit comfortably or easily get from the seats to the bowling area without needing others to shift around.

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    Frames Bowling Lounge - Food Menu

    Frames Bowling Lounge

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    2.9 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
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    Frames never disappoints, but Adam behind the bar is truly the reason this place feels like home…read more I've known him for about 5 years now and every single time I come in, he's on point. He never forgets my drink order, always makes sure everyone is taken care of, and somehow remembers EVERYONE'S order like it's second nature. His customer service is unmatched -- attentive, accommodating, professional, and genuinely kind. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and it completely changes the experience. Adam is not just an amazing bartender, he's an amazing human being. If you're going to Frames, make sure you stop by the front bar and see Adam. People like him are rare and definitely deserve recognition. Thank you for always making every visit a great one!

    Our CFO took us out for a summer event for the finance team here yesterday. I am going through a…read moremedical process so I am unable to drink the remainder of the month so I was a bit unsure how I will enjoy myself. However, I realized I was pretty fun without alcohol. To be fair, still prefer the booze, but health first. We got a package where we had two hours of bowling and a bit of karaoke. We got caesar salad, pigs in a blanket, nachos, and chicken tenders. All was good except the nachos. Skip it. After a game of bowling, some of us stayed and did some karaoke. Personally think this is a good place to bowl, sing, and do other things like pingpong and pool, but the location is not ideal. Port authority gets really sketchy after dark. Would not go out of my way seeking this place out.

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    3.6(526 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Chelsea
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    Barcade 148 W. 24th. St…read more New York, NY 10011 This is unique combination of a bar and arcade intertwined into a single venue, hence the name "Barcade." Adults can re-live their childhood memories while sipping cocktails. There is no cover charge, but all video game machines require non-refundable tokens. If you are planning to play for a while, purchase many coins because they will disappear fast. A majority of the games require 2-3 tokens. In order to be admitted entry, a photo ID is required. The bouncers at the door will inspect your bags for weapons and water bottles. Even bottled water isn't allowed into the bar, which is not fair because I always carry water while walking through the city. #barcade #barcadechelsea

    So fun and not very crowded, but not very friendly or welcoming. Unfortunately we had a bartender…read morethat wasn't so great, honestly he was rude and didn't take our correct food order. Food was good when the correct items came. On another note, we wanted to cut a cake and they charged us 5$ per plate to cut the cake. Ridiculous honestly. This is a drag if you want to bring a group of people with you. Tried to reach out for a private event and there were so many rules including minimum of 10 people, we had 8... so it's not very friendly for bigger groups and if you want to cut a cake at the establishment, they make it too complicated when you just want to hang out with friends, play games, eat and celebrate. What a drag, we came all the way from Connecticut, we much more preferred the one in New Haven.

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    RPM Underground

    RPM Underground

    4.0(140 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Theater District, Midtown West
    •$$

    RPM Underground has such a fun, retro vibe. We came during happy hour so enjoyed drinks and…read moremunchies for half-off. I particularly enjoyed the pretzel bites, chicken tenders, and my old-school cherry coke (coke with added cherry syrup). While we didn't partake in the karaoke, the karaoke added to the chill atmosphere. Go and have fun with friends!

    I got turned onto this place by an instagram couple who features the parts of New York that feel…read moreold or forgotten, from a different time. RPM underground is that, in more ways than one. First, there is a record store on the first and second level, with tons of inventory from across the decades. I spent most of my time in the sorta-speakeasy-ish bar. Dark, retro. Drinks are pretty basic, but they have fun themes that go along with their karaoke setups. Bartenders were super nice and fun to talk to. The best part is I hit happy hour at just the right time and all my drinks were half price! They have a TON of karaoke rooms that you can rent out singularly or as a group. Prices vary, but you can hit karaoke happy hour and rent out a short time for yourself if you're just wanting to have some fun solo. Themes include superheroes, jazz, sunset blvd, the playboy room, adult movies of the 70s. There is something for everyone. It's off Times Square in midtown, so I don't hit this neighborhood often, but if you're in the area for a show, a great spot to grab a drink and kill some time before or after.

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    Space Ping Pong Lounge & Bar

    4.6(194 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West
    •$$

    Absolutely awesome atmosphere! Clean tables and a awesome vibe. The karaoke was fun and the shots…read morewere really good!

    With the understanding that I'm definitely not the target demo for this place, this could have been…read moreworse. I came here for a work event in honor of a colleague's last day (who I suspect is VERY much the target demo) a few Tuesdays ago. My understanding is that we booked a 6pm to 8pm time slot, featuring an open bar - a cheaper open bar with house spirits, which is certainly what I would have emphasized to whomever had to review the bill later - and...ping pong. K-Town is only a few blocks from where we work, but it's JUST far enough where I rarely walk through it, and it also wasn't a huge destination when I was in college further downtown a little over 20 years ago. Seems edgy from my walks, particularly some of the divey restaurants, but there's probably a reason this might have literally been my debut in the neighborhood. Like nearby Five Iron Golf (and I'm guessing a lot of businesses in this area), Space Ping Pong requires you to go into a generic building lobby and take an elevator up to the actual establishment. I really don't remember this being a thing in literally any other NYC neighborhood but I'm open to feedback. There were employees downstairs - I think more so on behalf of the building overall versus specific businesses - that managed the influx of people and got them quickly onto the elevator and ultimately their destination. It was very blue in there. Space has a definite arcade/Dave & Busters vibe but also a legit bar, so you're getting some edgy, dim lighting to match. I had to deal with potential NJ Transit drama (a day that ends in a y, am I right?) so i only stayed for about 45 minutes. In that time, I did enjoy two refreshing tequila/grapefruits from the open bar, as well as several informal ping pong matches. On the booze front, these weren't particularly strong, which I didn't really care about, especially since it was a Tuesday and I wasn't trying to get into too much mischief. They tasted pleasant enough, and given that a lot of the alcohol here in terms of both spirits and cocktails was very obviously geared toward barely legal young pups (the menu massively gave off Hoboken) it was a marginal win for me. There was a food menu as well that I heard mixed things about after the fact, but I didn't sample the wares so who can say? That also looked like pretty generic bar food for what it's worth. I imagine people are coming for the ping pong primarily, not the refreshments. The ping pong? Also fine. I would suggest that the areas where the ping pong tables are have at least slightly better lighting. I'm not going to claim that the dim party lights played a hand in my ping pong mediocrity, but it WAS a little tough to see some of the lines on the table (which I'm sure have sophisticated names I'm unaware of). Just slightly brighter - you don't need medical examiner room vibes or anything. Also similar to bowling and its equivalent bumpers on the sides, maybe something to more easily catch or capture the errant ping pong balls? They DO have an employee or two pretty regularly going around with this scooper/sucker thing (I think they have this in golf too) but we had a lot of instances of ping pong balls ending up under tables or rolling off somewhere into the abyss. Debatable though; that's arguably part of the game and I don't think anyone's experience here markedly suffered as a result of a stray ball, especially given that there were tons of available ones to grab when the need presented itself. I didn't mind this. All respect to Space Ping Pong, I'm probably hitting up one of the restaurants next time I'm in the area.

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