Giant claw-machine spectacle with large prizes
A physical attraction that replaces an underused retail building with a giant claw machine. Customers pay to attempt to win unusually large prizes such as a PS5, baby grand piano, golf cart or family bicycle.
physical B2C Rental / Experience
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Problem: Traditional claw machines are small and ordinary, while vacant or underperforming retail spaces need a spectacle that attracts attention, creates lines and encourages people to spend repeatedly.
For: Families, shoppers, tourists and people attracted to visually striking entertainment and large-prize games.
Examples
- Gotcha arcades: described as spaces containing around 150 claw machines, using tokens and prizes aimed at children.
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