Today we are sharing our Crazy Claw Review.
We have received a new game from Drumond Park, brand new Crazy Claw….
The action-packed game of boiling balls and grabbing claws. Everyone knows the excitement of the arcade game: now find the right Toy Tokens in the bubbling balls and you win! While one player is the clawmaster, everyone else batters the paddles to bounce the balls around until the claw finally catches one. The balls contain Toy Tokens, and to win the game you must collect the 3 toys shown on your collection card.
(rrp £22.99, age 5+)
Crazy Claw Review
The initial set up of this game will take you around ten minutes as you’ll need to pop it together and put all of the stickers on.
I’d recommend not mentioning to the kids that you’re doing it and sneaking off elsewhere to get it all ready – so much easier!
You also need to put little tokens in each of the balls, so that’ll take a few minutes.
After this first time set up, it’s just a case of putting the cube up and placing the balls inside, so it is much faster then.
There is a plastic cube filled with plastic balls. Inside each ball is a token.
Each player has a collection card as you can see in the photos and the idea is to grab the balls that contain the corresponding tokens to fill your collection card up.
There are only three to get, though that is just the right amount of playing time as finding three can be tricky amongst all of those balls!
Each player takes a turn to control the claw and grab a ball. Whilst they’re trying to do that, the other players hit the paddles at the base to make the balls jump around.
Once a ball has been selected, it’s opened up to reveal the token inside.
If it matches one of the pictures on that player’s collection card, they keep it and play continues. If not, it is returned to the cube.
The winner is the player to fill their collection card first.
The Verdict
This is definitely a hit in our house. It’s quite unlike any other game we’ve played, which appeals.
The kids enjoy both hitting the paddles to put other players off and operating the claw.
The amount of times that they ask to play this tells me how much they love it and all grandparents have had to get involved when they’ve visited, too.
It’s simple to understand and moves quickly, and though the recommended age is 5 years and up, my just turned 4 year old can easily play it.
The only thing that can be a bit tricky is opening the balls themselves, though the more we’ve played this the easier they have become so we’re either getting better at it or the balls are getting a bit looser!
It’s a fun and pacy game that’s easy for all to play.
Competition Time!
I now have a Crazy Claw game up for grabs. To be in with a chance of winning it, enter using the rafflecopter below. The competition is open to UK entrants only and closes at 12am 28th October 2016. Good luck!
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What appeals to you about this game?
Disclosure: We received the game FOC for the purposes of this post
I have never won on a large Arcade Claw game so would like to win on this!
Reminds me of my childhood in the arcades and nowadays playing them with my son.
Reminds me of time spent in the arcades with my Gran when I was a lot younger.
my kids love these machines so will enjoy having a miniature one of their own
Like arcade game which children seem to love, yet with a twist. Having to get particular balls so as to fill their card ( reminds me of Bingo). Seems like the children would be developing skills (hand – eye coordinationetc) whilst having lots of fun playing a game with their friends.
It will keep Jessica and Bobby quiet for ages as they love this type of machine when they visit the fun fair
The fun i use to have trying to win out of the bigger machines at the fair 🙂
sounds fab fingers crossed x
I love that it’s so similar to those egg grabber games that my son loves. I would love to use this to make custom egg surprise treats for him. I can’t imagine anything he would enjoy more and it would be free to use rather than costing a pound or two each time!
I like how it can help with childrens motor skills and looks really fun
my kids think it look like best game ever and that it will be lots of fun
The coordination aspect and memory 🙂
I know my niece and nephew would love this because they always love the claw in the arcades!
It looks fun for the younger children!
Great fun game! I like that the other players get to hit the paddles to make the balls jump around!
fun and laughter
It reminds me of having fun in the arcades as a child.
looks good to improve hand/eye co ordination,also costs a fortune to try at the seaside
it reminds me of the ones at the seaside and I used to love these!
I like this as it looks like something different to play
I think it looks really fun and reminds me of the grabbers on holiday when I was a kid 🙂 x
looks like great fun
Reminds of the arcades you visit at seaside resorts
I love the way it looks fun and brings back lots of memories from being at the seaside in the arcades ?
i might actually win as i never do on them usually and looks fun
It’s different to the usual board games and I think it would keep kids (and adults) entertained for a while x
reminds me of my childhood teddy grabbing
I think its funny that the other players can make it harder for you to grab the balls lol x
It has all the fun of the fair
Reminds me of my childhood in the arcades, me and the kids love these machines.
It’s such a simple concept that all 3 of my girls could play without a problem 🙂
It look like a lot of fun
It looks like a game which is fun for all the family
Hopefully keep my daughter away from my pennies awhile trying to win teddys out the machine and I can’t ha looks I know my daughter would love it
My favourite game in the arcade only it won’t cost me the same
That any age can play it!!
It looks like a fun game to play with my nephews
this looks really fun and would hold the kids attention
It looks like fun and the rules can be easily understood.
its novel, fun and suitable for several kids to play together
My niece loves playing on claw machines but they cost a lot with not much chance of winning so this would be great to keep her amused.
i love the arcade versions
The fact it looks like complete carnage!
This looks like great fun – and much cheaper than practising on the arcade version!
This game looks like fun 🙂 I’d keep it so we could play it when my niece, nephew and friends’ children come over
My sons are only just old enough to play games and this one looks like it could be perfect
My daughter loves the claw machines this would be great fun to play.
We’re huge toy story fans so whenever I see the world ‘claw’ I hear the aliens in my head “the claaaaaaaaw”
😀 😀
It looks fun for everyone and exciting for the kids xx
It just looks like so much fun. we always try these type of arcade games when out with the kids with no success so would love to play as a family at home
I was brought up by the seaside so my weekends were spent playing the claw games
We love playing this at the arcades, never won, but doesn’t stop my Husband from trying!
I love the fact that with so many varied ages in the house we can all play and that the older members have no advantage over the younger ones. I am also happy with the fact it will keep them entertained for a decent amount of time being different from many of the other games available.
It reminds me of the arcades that you see at the beach, great idea.
Reminds me of all the arcade games when I was growing uo
Finally being able to win on a claw machine!
It looks like it could get rowdy & exciting!
I really like that this game is so different to any of the others around at the moment and is reminiscent of the larger arcade version! x
HOnest;y, the fact that its a grabber game that I don’t have to give the kids money to play on lol
My daughter loves grabber games and its good for co-ordination
I always wanted to win at the grabber game.
Great fun for kids, parents and grandparents to play together, easy to understand and hours of fun with no monotony.
My family love competitive games and I like them to play games that improve coordination so this is a winner all round
I loved the machines at the fair that were like this and this reminds me of them.
as its just like Arcacade game, but I guess it will be more fun and more options to win plus will allow you to master the art and smash it at Arcade claw game
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It looks fun and easy to play
Kids will enjoy it 🙂
Our grandson would love this
It would be great to play this arcade game at home without the expense of the real one!
I like that it is something different, I’m sure we would all have fun playing
My kids obviously never win on the claw games in funfairs so this would be a nice change for them
My kids love the arcade game so would be great fun for them to have there own version
My grandkids love arcade games so this would be perfect for them
Its like been in an arcade but at home!! Looks so much fun.
My daughter loves playing the large arcade versions of this, she might have a chance of winning something with this game!
LOOKS GREAT FUN
Looks like loads of fun!
That everyone can get involved
It looks easier to do than the ones you get at fairgrounds!
We love grabby machines at the amusements this looks great fun
This reminds me of many unsuccessful attempts (both as a child and as a parent) at arcade ‘claw’ games. Hopefully in the comfort of my own home, I’ll be a little more successful! I’m sure my boys would love this.
the arcarde feature x
I love the claw in the amusement archades
I love teddy grabs at arcades, all the fun without the cost! 🙂
I love the look of this game as it makes me think of childhood trips to the arcades at the seaside!
looks great fun for all
It reminds me of the arcades.
Looks like good fun and reminds me of the games you find at the arcades on holiday 🙂
Th game appeals because it reminds me of playing grab games in the arcade as a kid.
My son loves the large claw arcade machines where you can win soft toys. I am sure he will love this game
It looks really fun and its a bit different from the norm!
I’d be able to practice the claw with my nephew!
My son would like it because it’s like an at home arcade game.
My son (and husband) love playing on these machines at the arcade – so would love this game.
Good practice for hand/eye co-ordination! and fab colours!
It reminds me of when I was a child at the arcades
My boys are always wanting to play the grabber at the arcades so this would be great
It looks different to other games we have
It can be played with all ages & has a simple format
it looks great fun x
reminds me of holidays and trying to use the claw machine to win a teddy
reminds me of the seaside and my own childhood
I think FIFA should use this to do all future World Cup draws…they’d be a lot fairer. x
That I might be better at this than the grandchildren, I think I’m living in cuckoo land
My daughter is nuts for the claw in the arcades, she would love this! this would be perfect for all ages at christmas
Loved these type of arcade machines when I was younger, hopefully my ability has improved
i love that it reminds me of my childhood days playing arcade games
it reminds me of grabbing machine when i was little x
i think this will provide the kids with hours of fun
I used to love grabbers when I was a child and I still try my luck when I see a grabbers with the big toys in
I love this game as it helps with eye/hand coordination, and it looks like a lot of fun
it reminds my of arcades as a child
I spend a fortune putting money into these sorts of machines to win a prize I don’t even really want that much on holiday. This was I can keep going till I win and all for free. Lovely… lol
Reminds me of my childhood
It looks like a game my son would like. We took him to the arcade this holiday and he absolutely loved it.
Arcade style
This reminds me of the big teddy machines, love trying to win on them but never do
I love grabber machines in arcades and this looks great fun
I absolutely love how it differs from other games on the market, It’s creative and looks like lots of fun!
My Kids love the grab machines at arcades but are always left disappointed when they don’t win. This looks like lots of fun and hopefully a greater chance of ‘winning’ 🙂
THIS IS ON MY WEE SONS SANTA LIST – HE WOULD LOVE IT
I like that it’s unique, and it looks very fun for my kids!
We love claw games in the arcades! This will make a great addition to game night
Crazy Claw Looks like a fun game for all the family.
it appeals because i may actually win on this claw game haha
It looks like something we could have a laugh with as a family
That you can battle out in the house without spending a fortune on an arcade game!!
I know my little one would love the fact that you have to open the balls to see the token inside, he loves things like that.
It looks great fun to play with my grandchildren
looks good fun for cordination
It looks fun for all the family
Better than the grabbers at the sea side where you never win.
we love the big versions of these games so this would be ideal 🙂
It looks a lot of fun!
I spend so much money on arcade claw games, I’ve only won a couple of times. This would be great.
My Children love the grabbing games in arcades at the sea sides. I think this would be great for them.
My son loves the grabbers in the arcades so he would really enjoy this. It looks lots of fun 🙂
what appeals to me is my Grandchildren will love it ,it’s just like the bigger arcade one
I have tried on Arcade claw games and failed miserably- at least this one isnt fixed! so it would be great fun
It reminds me of great days out at the seaside as a child. Happy memories!
looks like great fun for all the family
Reminds me of my childhood , looks like so much fun
knowing my kids will enjoy it and have fun
This looks great fun for all of us
love playing similar arcade games with the kids so at least this one is free to play!! 😀
It looks like so much fun, my sons would love it.
It’s an old fashioned family game that anyone can play. It reminds me of trips to the seaside when I was a child.
my children will love this just like they do when we go to the arcades…but cheaper!
I love the sound of this game as it will definitely help children’s dexterity as well as being such fun and so much cheaper than the real (expensive) arcade game!
me and my son love these sort of games. my partner always wins at the arcade
I would have lots of fun with this and my Grandsons
Will be like the fun of the arcade for me and my son without throwing money away!
The bright colours and it looks different to other games
Because my daughter would really enjoy it!
It’s fun for adults and kids.
I like that it is active and also has an element of challenge with collecting the correct tokens.
this does look a lot of fun my daughter has put this on her Christmas list x
This looks so much fun and great for the family.
my son is absolutely crazy about grab machines in the arcades, this game would really appeal to him
A great game that all the family can have a go at and reminds me of the teddies machines at the seaside! 🙂
That even the youngest mamber of our family could play gets everyone involved
Its brings the fun of the arcades home
I think this would appeal greatly for my nieces who are the right age to enjoy it.
My kids love love the claw machines in the arcade so I think they would really enjoy this .x
It reminds me of my childhood playing in the arcades at seaside towns on holiday, great memories.
It looks like lots of fun to play with my daughter
Because what child doesn’t love arcade games and we barely have any decent arcades near us
It looks like fun 🙂
My secret talent is these grab machines at the arcade… my house full of minions is a testament to that >_<
I love the look of this game as I think me and my daughter would have lots of fun playing this,my teenagers may even play too!
Ah this takes me back to my childhood…. Its a great game that never dates as the arcade version is still popular now. My daughter and nieces would love this!
JUST LOVE IT .. MY FAV GAME AT AMUSEMENTS IS GRAB A TEDDY!!
all the family would love playing this
It is a game that all ages can play and enjoy so my 2 year can play with my 12 year old, there’s not many games that they can enjoy together.
Trying to catch balls is always rather funny but I like the fact that all ages can join in on an equal footing.
There are different aspects to the game to keep it interesting for different age groups. Firstly trying to grab one then having to check what was inside to match up. Good idea
My little girl loves the teddy machines at the seaside so would really enjoy this game
Reminds me of my childhood in the arcades – never won anything with the grab
The appeal for me is that it looks like something the whole family can enjoy, and takes me back to my childhood – who didn’t love those machines in the arcades 🙂
Without sounding terribly inappropriate my son is obsessed with balls! He loves playing with all sizes and materials and Carrys a ball a lot of the time I think he would love this
I loved the Arcade Claw games. This looks like fun.
My girls request that we win them something on the claw machines whenever we visit the coast. I reckon they would love this game x
I know my kids would love it
I like that their is an element of skill to the game, thats it not all down to chance.
It reminds me of when i was younger going on holiday to Blackpool. Think my son would enjoy it
Its a great family game, that looks frantic and different from other games around.
great giveaway 🙂
It reminds me of the arcades that I used to visit as a child. It is just such a classic memory!
It reminds me of my childhood when this was my favourite game at the seaside arcade.
looks like a real fun game
this would be a great family game-fun for all the family
it reminds me of the games we played in the arcades, we loved trying to grab teddies from the machines
Looks lik it would be good fun and keep my boy happy for ages he loves trying to play them in arcades and hopefully will give him a little practise x fanatstic prize fingers firmly crossed thanks for chance x
It’s like the arcades but I won’t lose all my money on it – yay!
love the look of this,we love playing grab machine at arcades,hopefully we would have more luck with this game 😉
Looks amazing, thanks.
I looks like a lot of fun!