If you’ve ever wandered into a Japanese arcade, or game center as they’re called, you’ve seen them: rows of claw machines (UFO catchers) tempting you with plushies, anime figures, and even quirky ...

Credit: Howard Simmons The 10,000-square-foot facility features 80 claw machines that come in five sizes with more than 120 styles of prizes. It's the first location on Long Island. "This is our ...

The 5,500-square-foot arcade will feature more than 80 claw machines with different prizes, such as plushies and Asian drinks and snacks. Zheng, who owns two furniture stores in Louisville ...

Arcade fans and curious families, there’s something new sparking excitement in Eagan, Minnesota. Japanese claw machine arcades offer a mix of fun, nostalgia, and skill-based challenges. This latest ...

has not been done dirty by a claw machine—most are designed with a too-weak grip that drops or barely caresses the prizes inside them, refusing to give you a genuine shot at snatching a prize.

Two of their claw machines feature snacks. Win enough plushies and you can trade them for the one of the oversized plushies behind the store’s counter, or for other prizes such as book bags ...

Pokemon fan transforms Goodwill claw machine into a gachapon using painting, stickers, and 3D printing. Pokemon franchise has incredible staying power, leading to an abundance of unique fan creations.

The concept is one of Asia's hottest entertainment trends. One of Asia’s hottest entertainment trends is coming to Louisville. Claw Zone, a Japanese claw machine arcade, is set to open its doors ...

Claw Zone, which claims to be Kentucky's first Japanese-style claw machine arcade, is slated to open in early spring, business owner Jack Zheng said. The arcade will be located at 5629 Outer Loop ...

Players will swap cash for credits to vie for the prizes. For $10, a player will receive 40 credits. Claw machine aficionados who invest $100 will receive 540 credits, according to Klaw Time's ...

Unusual Gengar plush from a claw machine gains attention from Pokemon fans for its bizarre appearance. Many fans react to the plush with amusement, comparing it to characters with big heads in ...

Arcades around the country are adding big-ticket prizes to the childhood claw machine and modern iterations. Entrepreneurs are following the lead of East Asian arcades and targeting a lucrative ma ...