A new arcade is bringing a different kind of gaming experience to Easton Town Center this weekend.
Fantasy Claw Arcade, a Las Vegas-based concept built entirely around claw machines, will celebrate the grand opening of its first Midwest location on Saturday, June 27. The arcade is located on the second floor of Easton’s Station Building and features more than 70 claw machines filled with prizes.
The biggest attraction is Claw King, the arcade’s signature machine that lets players control ten claws at the same time.
Along with traditional prize games, the space is designed to create an immersive, colorful experience for families, groups of friends, and date nights.
The Columbus location is locally co-owned by Brian Campbell and Todd Appelbaum, the founder of Cup O’ Joe Coffee & Dessert House and MoJoe Lounge.
“Spending hours playing claw machines at Kings Island as a kid is one of the reasons I’ve always loved arcades,” Campbell said in a press release. “Opening Fantasy Claw Arcade at Easton is a chance to share that love with the community.”
Opening day festivities begin when the arcade opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Guests can also enjoy face painting from noon to 4 p.m., a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m., raffle drawings every 30 minutes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and opening day giveaways throughout the celebration.
Fantasy Claw Arcade first launched at Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas and has expanded to several locations in the western United States. The Easton location marks the company’s first venture into the Midwest.
“We wanted to create a place where people can come have fun, make memories, and enjoy the experience together,” said Appelbaum.
After opening weekend, the arcade will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
For anyone who has ever insisted they could win “just one more prize,” Easton now has a place built entirely around putting that theory to the test.
To learn more about Fantasy Claw Arcade, you can visit their website here. If you’d like to start planning your Easton visit now, you can head over to eastontowncenter.com.
