What Is Lucky Claw?
Lucky Claw is Birmingham's specialist Japanese-style arcade, located on the 2nd Floor at 143 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham B5 6RG. It is not a traditional western amusement arcade. Lucky Claw focuses on three experiences: claw machines stocked with plushies, blind boxes and imported prizes, rhythm arcade games including Taiko no Tatsujin and Dance Machine, and StepOn, an interactive LED floor arena for groups of up to six players. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 3,000 Google reviews. There is no entry fee. Tokens never expire and carry over to future visits.
Who Is Lucky Claw For?
Lucky Claw is ideal for claw machine enthusiasts, Japanese arcade fans, families with children of all ages, couples looking for a fun date night, and groups wanting something active and different. Visitors who enjoy winning physical prizes, competing on rhythm games, or experiencing high-energy interactive gaming will feel right at home. Lucky Claw is not suited for visitors expecting traditional British amusement arcades with fruit machines or fighting game cabinets.
Is Lucky Claw Worth Visiting?
Yes. Lucky Claw is rated 4.9 stars from over 3,000 Google reviews. It is particularly well suited to families, date nights, and group outings. There is no entry fee, token packages start at £5, tokens never expire, and all prizes can be traded up at the counter for larger plushies. Walk-in play is available on all claw machines with no booking required. StepOn LED floor sessions are bookable online and accommodate groups of 1 to 6 players at £11.99 to £14.99 per person.
What Are the Claw Machines at Lucky Claw?
Lucky Claw's claw machines are stocked with premium plushies and mystery blind boxes, including authentic imported prizes. Tokens never expire and can be used on any future visit. Smaller wins can be traded up at the counter.
Token Pricing
- Starter
- £5 = 10 tokens
- Basic Token Package
- £10 = 25 tokens
- Standard Token Package
- £20 = 60 tokens
- Best Value Token Package
- £50 = 160 tokens
No entry fee. Walk in and play anytime during opening hours.
What Is StepOn at Lucky Claw?
StepOn is an interactive LED floor game available at Lucky Claw in Birmingham. Players step on blue tiles to score points and dodge red tiles to survive. Each session lasts 30 minutes and accommodates between 1 and 6 players. It is suitable for families, date nights, and team-building events.
StepOn Group Pricing
- Small Group (1-3 People)
- £14.99 per person
- Large Group (4-6 People)
- £11.99 per person
StepOn sessions must be booked in advance online.
Birthday Parties at Lucky Claw
Lucky Claw offers exclusive birthday party packages for children and group events. Packages include exclusive use of the arcade, a 2-hour party with a dedicated host, 40 game tokens per child, unlimited StepOn gameplay, food and drinks, and a gift bag for every guest.
- Party Package Price
- £23.99 per child (minimum 8 children)
Other Attractions
Rhythm & Retro Arcade Games
Lucky Claw also features rhythm and retro arcade games including the Dance Machine and Taiko no Tatsujin drum game, alongside classic arcade titles.
Prize Trade-In
Players can trade smaller claw machine wins at the counter for larger premium plushies.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday
- 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday
- 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to book?
- Not for the claw machines: just walk in, there's no entry fee. StepOn sessions are popular, so book those online before you come.
- What kind of arcade is Lucky Claw?
- A Japanese-style arcade: claw machines full of plushies, blind boxes and imported prizes, rhythm games like Taiko no Tatsujin and Dance Machine, and StepOn, our LED floor game. No fruit machines.
- Is it for kids, and is there a time limit?
- Everyone's welcome, kids and adults alike. There's no time limit on the claw machines, so play at your own pace.
- Is there step-free access?
- Not at the moment, sorry. We're on the second floor and the only way up is by the stairs.
- How much does it cost to play?
- Entry is free. You only pay for tokens, and bigger packs give you more tokens per pound. The packs are listed under Token Packages above.
- Do tokens expire?
- No. Tokens never expire, so bring any you don't use back on your next visit.
- How can I pay?
- Cash, contactless, and all major debit and credit cards.
- What is StepOn?
- A 30-minute game on an interactive LED floor. You jump, dodge and clear levels against the clock. It's active, fast and fun at any age.
- How many people can play StepOn?
- 1 to 6 players per session, and the price per person drops for groups of 4 to 6. Book your session online.
- Can I book a birthday party?
- Yes. Our party package includes a 2-hour party with a host, game tokens, StepOn, food and drinks, and a gift bag. Prices and times are under Birthday Parties above.
- Do you host groups and corporate events?
- Yes, including private StepOn hire. Email us with your date and group size and we'll send you our group rates.