Getting tokens
TreasureClaw's claw machines are token-operated. You can buy tokens at the kiosk or at the register. The kiosk takes cash and needs exact change. The front counter takes cash too, and it is the only place that takes cards.
The About page lists major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB and UnionPay), contactless payments, and digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Use the counter for any of these.
Choosing and playing a machine
The machines hold plush and keychains with gaming, anime, Disney and classics themes, and new prizes are added regularly. The arcade's own steps are simple: pick a machine, insert a token, aim and grab.
The About page says staff are happy to share tips and to rearrange the plush in a machine for you, so ask for help while you are getting started.
Keeping a prize or trading it
A prize you win is yours to take home. You can also trade a won plush for diamonds to put toward an upgrade prize. Make that decision before you leave: TreasureClaw says a plush cannot be traded once it leaves the store.
Upgrade prizes listed by the arcade include larger plush, collectibles, figurines and gaming systems, displayed on the back wall. Diamonds can leave the store with you, and they can be stacked and combined for a later trade.
Purchase rewards and the 100 Gem Club
The LoyalZoo rewards program lets you earn points on purchases of tokens, snacks and ice cream, and redeem them later for rewards or discounts. The homepage's LoyalZoo section lists the Apple App Store and the Android Play Store.
The 100 Gem Club recognizes players who accumulate 100 Diamond Points through prize trade-ups. The club page says elite status does not go away, even after the 100 gems have been spent. Members get the first opportunity to claim new in-stock prizes and help decide future inventory, including plush, snacks, collectibles and specialty items.
Members may appear in videos on TreasureClaw's YouTube channel testing new snacks, ice cream and drinks. The club page also says members' achievements are celebrated on TreasureClaw's social media and in in-store announcements.
Taking a snack break
Snacks, drinks and ice cream can be bought outright, unlike the trade-up prizes. The About page describes snacks from around Asia, including Japanese drinks, Korean chips, candies and cookies. TreasureClaw asks guests to keep food and drinks away from the machines.
Getting there
TreasureClaw Arcade is in Suite 103 at The Marketplace at Canyon Springs, 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
On the west side of Blue Lakes Blvd N, a short way north of N College Rd and across the street from Lowe's.
Questions and answers
How do I pay for tokens at TreasureClaw?
The kiosk takes cash with exact change only. The front counter takes cash, cards, contactless payments and digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.
Can I visit TreasureClaw with children?
Yes. TreasureClaw says it is designed for all ages, from toddlers with grandparents to parents playing alongside their kids.
Does TreasureClaw offer gift cards?
The TreasureClaw homepage says gift cards are available. Ask the arcade through its website about getting one.
What should I do if I visit on my birthday?
The About page asks birthday visitors to let the front desk know so they can receive a birthday reward. Ask the arcade about the current reward through its website.