Jun 30, 2025 - News

Claw machine arcade craze hits Utah

The international claw machine craze has arrived with the opening of Salt Lake City's first arcade dedicated to the robot-fisted game.

The big picture: The arcades have been a hit in Japan for years and recently started popping up all over the U.S.

Driving the news: Claw Zone opened a couple of weeks ago at 629 S. State St. with several machines and a lounge for parties and snacks.

Token packages range from $10 to $200, per the arcade's Instagram; some come with toys so you can take a prize home even if your claw has butterfingers.

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