'King Claw' Game Center Opens in Manhattan Beach
Jul 30, 2024 07:34AM ● By Jeanne Fratello
King Claw owners Katrina Barry and Carissa Wright.
King Claw, a new game center/toy store, is making its debut in downtown Manhattan Beach.
The new business will hold a grand opening party on Tuesday evening - featuring music, games, and prizes - from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at its 208 Manhattan Beach Blvd. location.
Owners Katrina Barry and Carissa Wright, who met when their oldest children were in kindergarten together, said they dreamed up King Claw as a place where families can come together before or after a beach day or dining in Manhattan Beach.
Wright told MB News, "Katrina
and I love taking our kids to places like Dave & Busters, but
realized there were not any fun family places in downtown Manhattan
Beach," she said. "We had heard about the famous claw machine arcades throughout
Japan and Taiwan and loved the concept."
Barry and Wright felt that downtown Manhattan Beach offered the perfect venue for such an experience, Wright added.
"Downtown
Manhattan Beach is a great area for South Bay families," she said. "There’s always so much going
on attracting tons of families to the area. We felt with all the dining
options as well, King Claw would be a perfect fit for families looking
to grab a meal and have some fun as well."
(The Instagram-worthy "winners' wall" at King Claw.)
When families come to King Claw, they can expect a "super unique" experience, said Wright. "Start off by loading a game card and
playing your luck with the claw machines, then use your extra credits to
get toys from our capsule machines. After that, stroll around and pick
out a couple toys to take home. We have everything from slime to glow-in-the-dark sports balls. When you’re all done shopping, enjoy some sun on
our back patio complete with a sofa for lounging."
The back patio also features a foosball table and a sand box complete with kids' toys.
King Claw is open seven days a week, opening from noon to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
King Claw is located at 208 Manhattan Beach Blvd. in Manhattan Beach; phone 310-817-0535.