Claw Machine Game Toreba Live! Reviews

Fun! (Ignore those saying it's rigged, it's not)

TWgoat

I haven't won anything yet, but that doesn't make it any less fun, because I've actually found joy in watching others play as well! I get happy when someone gets the prize, and I cannot wait to buy more plays to try and get a prize! Those who say it's rigged don't know how Japanese crane games work, this is actually skill based rather than luck based, like western crane games. There are also different style crane games that provide an extra challenge. My only thing I would suggest is have a loyalty system like a lot of other game apps, where you login daily for a TP prize, and doing it for a month rewards you with 3 play tickets.

Great Game

vas teal

Most of the complaints I’ve seen for this game come from people who seem like they don’t understand Japanese crane games. Each prize is 100% winnable and this is not your typical drop and pray you hit the payout rate of typical American claw machines. The more practice you put into the game, the more chance you will win. Learning the timing/lag of your connection is pivotal. I’ve won several hundred prizes on this app and I’m delighted to say I’ve had them all shipped to me for free. Some of the games like the ping pong and capsule prize games are luck based, however to win on all of the other types of games, you will have to rely on precision, physics, and personal skill. Patience is key!

Please add a search bar option.

bittersleep

I enjoy toreba and I’ve won two prizes so far (using my computer not the app), but it works well on good WiFi. My only gripe is PLEASE add a search bar option in the app. It’s really annoying to switch back between the browser and the app, and then scrolling through hundreds of options and not seeing what I want. Would definitely give five stars if there was a search bar.

Didn’t get anything but didn’t use money either

Lexalina132

Meh, it’s cute and worth the 5 tries, but no way am i wasting my money on prizes i’m only meh about. If you only plan on doing the 5 free games it’s fine, but the prizes aren’t worrth wasting my money on xD give it a shot if you want but don’t waste your money

Very addicting

crimsonaion

First 2 hours of having the app and I already got 2 prizes. Its addicting and highly rewarding when you get something, it just requires some skill. I will stay longer just to see their list of anime merch that would be super expensive to buy in online stores. First 5 tries are free, give it a go at least!

Crane Games

CattyCycler

Great games, good prizes. I can usually find something I like.

Nah

AlexTins

A lot of the toys are positioned in a part of the machine that the claw doesn’t even go to! Fun idea but at least set it up so it’s possible.

Some games are quickly winnable others take a ton of strategy

meecepeece

I have played for about 5 months. I understand Japanese cranes, and US cranes and actually the Japanese ones are far LESS rigged, it is just that it takes a lot of strategy, knowing where to grab it to move it right, and some of the games do take several plays yes. However if you pick the right game at the right time you can absolutely win because I have. In fact I won mostly on my one free play per day or three free plays twice a month they have going on on the 10th and 20th (which for me in the US, actually happens on the 9th and 19th due to time zones). I have good luck on Ping Pong balls in the Wok games and have won several prizes on those. However the prize took over 6 weeks. This game is not a set up or a rigged game, it is meant to take skill rather than simply luck, and on the games that take several attempts the prizes are worth more that is why. Sometimes you can get lucky and win the larger prize on only 1-2 tries. Sometimes it takes time to move it into the correct position. The thing is, if you are like me and do not live in Japan but love Japanese items, it would take a lot of shipping to just buy outright and order some of these things. Shipping is free once every 7 days, just like it says. For me when it’s not free it says it costs 10 US dollars, but I have waited on free shipping. It takes a LONG time to ship. My first prize sat there over a month being “ processed”, but once it actually shipped it arrived in no time. It just takes awhile to get sent and they probably prioritize those who pay for shipping. (They probably should NOT however, since if not paying for shipping a person is more likely using that money to play their game more!) I have in fact spent around $25.00 US playing, however one prize I won is actually worth more than that alone and people are selling the same online for like $50, so it is not as if I didn’t get my money’s worth there! I won two Pokémon banks for free on free plays, and won a huge Sanrio plushie on a free ticket too, and that similar plushie sells for over $35.00 at Sanrio. So far I am very happy, my only issues include overly slow shipping for seemingly no reason. And I get mad when the claw fails on the Ping Ping game, or drops/doesn’t pick up the ball, malfunctions Etc. Otherwise, my advice is watch some videos on how to play these games. They are very specific and have a very certain strategy for winning. Notice how others do it then try yourself. Play ping pong wok games, play the double claw ones, avoid tape cutter games unless you plan to be playing several times in a row! I can only hope the US takes on this business model and gets these kind more places too!

Prizes are real!

morigami92

I’ve won 35 prizes total so far. It becomes more expensive depending on how many tries you take. At first it might seem like the Toreba credits are overpriced, but you have to remember that these are $30-$50 plushies we’re talking about... I’ve won most for $5! All it takes is strategy and patience. I’ve received most of my stuff and the quality is top notch.

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