Gatcha

Name: Gatcha
Address: 133-33 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA, New York, NY, US
Telephone: (347) 438-1080
Rating: 4.9

4.9(5,154) New York, NY

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About Gatcha

Gatcha stands out as a vibrant and fun arcade primarily focused on claw machines. It boasts an amazing and wide selection of well-maintained claw machines filled with super cute, high-quality plushies and prizes. The atmosphere is described as exciting with 'good vibes', and the staff are noted for being friendly and even offering tips on how to win. The venue itself is clean, bright, and aesthetically pleasing, also offering traditional arcade machines and merchandise for sale.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Casual outings with friends or family (older children, teens, adults).People who enjoy claw machines and collecting cute plushies.Those looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere.Visitors to NYC seeking arcade entertainment.A quick, entertaining stop rather than an extended budget-conscious activity.

Why families love it

Amazing selection of well-maintained claw machines with many types of super cute and high-quality plushies.
Friendly and helpful staff, some even offer tips on how to win.
Fun, exciting atmosphere with 'good vibes'.
Clean, bright, and cute aesthetics.
Offers additional traditional arcade machines.
Merchandise is available for purchase.

Insider tips

Be prepared for higher prices per play for claw machines, especially if you're accustomed to international arcade pricing.
Budget accordingly for gameplay, as a few tries can quickly add up to significant costs ($5.80+ per try on larger machines).
Don't hesitate to ask staff for tips on how to improve your chances of winning prizes.
Expect the venue to be popular with 'many people', especially if visiting in NYC.

Good to know before you go

If you are on a strict budget for arcade gaming due to the high cost per play.
If you expect similar value or pricing to arcades found in Japan or Taiwan.
If low win rates for expensive plays are likely to cause frustration.
If you prefer less crowded environments, as it's described as having 'many people'.
Significantly high cost per play for claw machines compared to arcades in Asia (e.g., $5.80 USD per try for bigger machines, ~$2.32 for smaller ones, versus sub-$1 in Asia).

Crowds: Frequently described as having 'many people' and a 'fun environment with many people', indicating it's a popular and potentially busy venue.
Value: The pricing is a significant concern for some customers. It costs $11 for 28 credits ($13 after tax). Bigger claw machines cost 15 or more credits per try, translating to approximately $5.80 USD for one single try. Smaller machines are 5 credits per try, which is approximately $2.32 USD per try (based on $13 for 28 credits). A VIP club offers slightly lower prices but is still noted as being over $5 USD per try for larger machines. This is considered 'terrible value' by some, especially when compared to Japanese (7-77 cents/try) and Taiwanese (31 cents/try) arcades, given the perceived low catch rates.
Accessibility: No specific accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
Safety: No specific safety features mentioned in the reviews.

What parents say

Yajing Wang

5.0

"I had an amazing time at Gatcha! The claw machines here are well-maintained, and the prizes are super cute and high-quality. The staff is friendly and always ready to help if you need tips on how to win. The atmosphere is fun and exciting, making it a great place to spend time with friends or family. I’ll definitely be coming back for more! Highly recommend for anyone who loves arcade games and claw machines!"

a week ago

Kaylein Layno

5.0

"Love this location! There are an amazing selection of claw machines with super cute plushies. Good vibes and many people here. There is also an arcade with many people playing the games as well. Can’t wait to come back here on our next trip to NYC!"

2 months ago

xin

5.0

"This is my favorite spot to go for claw machines, the machines offer many types of plushies and is a fun environment with many people. They also offer arcade machines and merchandise you can buy. Really fun place to go to alone or with your friends!"

2 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.