If you’ve ever wanted to bring the arcade experience home, Flying Tiger Copenhagen is offering a fun way to do exactly that. The Danish lifestyle brand, known for its quirky and affordable design goods, is running a limited-time promotion on one of its most popular items: a mini crane game machine.
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Limited-time deal (March–April 2026)
As part of Flying Tiger’s special “Trial Price” campaign, the mini crane game, one of its most talked-about items, is getting a significant discount.
- Sale Period: March 27 – April 9, 2026
- Regular Price: 5,500 yen
- Sale Price: 3,850 yen (while stocks last)
With over 13,000 units sold since its release in November 2024, this viral item has become a fan favorite both in-store and on social media.
Where to buy
The mini crane game, aka “arcade grabber,” is available for purchase at any of the Flying Tiger outlets in Japan, or online at Rakuten Ichiba. (Shipping is free for orders 3,980 yen and over). It does not seem to be available on Amazon or anywhere else.
What Is the Flying Tiger mini crane game?
The Flying Tiger mini crane game is a compact, fully functional claw machine designed to recreate the Japanese arcade (UFO catcher) experience at home.
It features:
- Multi-directional claw controls (up/down, left/right, forward/back)
- Built-in lighting effects
- Arcade-style background music
- Adjustable volume and sound settings
- Rear-loading compartment for prizes
You can fill it with candy, small toys, or collectibles to create your own customized crane game.
Product specifications
- Size: Approx. 30.5 cm (H) × 17.5 cm (W) × 16.5 cm (D)
- Power: USB (cable included) or 3 D batteries (sold separately)
- Included: Main unit + 120 cm USB cable
Is it worth it?
While it does look cute and has flashing lights, it is important to note that Flying Tiger’s mini crane game machine does not play like the real thing. A closer inspection of the controls shows it has two joysticks — one for moving back and forward, and another for moving left and right. To drop the claw, you pull the left-right joystick toward you. This is in contrast to real machines, which have one joystick for moving the claw, and a button to drop it. The novelty machine’s claw is also very thick and clunky, different to the prongs of real machines.
You can see the machine in action in a video posted by Flying Tiger. Even the staff could not get the claw to successfully pick anything up.
At the discounted price of 3,850 yen, I did consider purchasing it, even to use as an interesting decoration. In terms of recreating the arcade experience at home, however, don’t get your hopes up too much.
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