Claw Machine Minigame in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. See trigger conditions, tips, Big Win, and Idle Voice Lines. Use this as a reference when you play Claw Machine on Careers.
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What is the Claw Machine?
Playable Anytime
The claw machine was implemented as a permanent feature. You can play it whenever you like, and previously won plushies can be viewed as a collection.
How to Trigger the Claw Machine
Triggers at a Low Rate During Recreation
The claw machine has a low chance of appearing when you use the "Recreation" command during a Career. You can play the minigame, and depending on the plushies (prizes) you win, you can get effects like Energy recovery and Hint Lv increases to occur.
No Way to Guarantee It
There is currently no way to guarantee that it will appear. It has been officially stated that it only appears during and after the Classic Year, so try using Recreation once you get to the Classic Year.
GameWith's Test Results
Here is the data from using Haru Urara and selecting Recreation for all 25 turns immediately after her debut. It seems to have a certain probability of occurring at any time.
| Appearance Time | Probability |
|---|---|
| Classic Year, Early January | 2/12 |
| Classic Year, Late January | 2/12 |
| Classic Year, Early February | 1/12 |
| Classic Year, Late February | 1/12 |
| Classic Year, Early April | 3/12 |
| Classic Year, Late April | 1/12 |
| Classic Year, Late May | 2/12 |
Claw Machine Tips
How to Aim for a Big Win
There are two patterns for getting a Big Win. When you start, look for a giant plushie and prioritize getting it. If you get even one, aim to get at least two more regular plushies.
Patterns for a Big Win
- Get 6 or more regular plushies
- Get 1 or more giant plushies and 2 or more regular plushies
Priority When There Are No Giant Plushies
If there are no giant plushies, you'll need to aim for a Big Win by getting 6 or more regular plushies. Check for a golden effect at the start and prioritize those. If you can see a plushie buried beneath, it's worth aiming for that too.
Basic Claw Machine Controls
1. Swipe to Check the Whole Area
First, swipe the screen to see where the plushies are. There are regular and giant plushies, and the event details and rewards like Energy recovery change depending on the type and number you get.
2. Press and Hold the Right Arrow to Move the Arm
Once you've decided which plushie to aim for, press and hold the right arrow to move the arm. The arm stops when you release it, so after that, just watch to see if you can get it.
Aim for the Center of the Plushie
When playing the claw machine, it's best to aim for the center of the plushie. If you're off-center, it's more likely to fall. Aim for the center of the head when it's upright, and the center of the body when it's tilted or sideways.
The Leftmost Plushie is Easiest to Get
You need to stop the arm when it's centered on the plushie. The leftmost plushie is always visible from the start, making it easier to see where to stop, so if you want to succeed, aiming for the leftmost plushie is recommended.
 Tip! | If you're confident in your timing, try aiming for a spot where you might get a lot. Even if you grab the leftmost plushie, it might fall right away, so be aware that it's not a guaranteed catch. |
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Check Size and Appearance
Difference in Appearance Color
| Gold | Normal |
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Plushies flash for a moment when they appear. They usually flash white, but if one flashes gold, it's guaranteed to come with another plushie.
Difference in Size
There are two sizes of plushies, regular and giant, which you can see when they appear. Depending on the combination of giant and regular plushies, you can aim for a Big Win with fewer items.
Cases Where Multiple are Visible
Sometimes you can see another plushie slightly hidden to the left or right of one. However, multiple plushies tend to fall easily, so you'll need pure luck if you're aiming for them.
▲Result of getting a plushie that flashed gold. By looking at the size and color, you can aim to get multiple plushies at once.
Claw Machine Event Details
Results and Effects Based on What You Get
There are two sizes of plushies: regular and giant. The combination of the number of each you get determines one of three outcomes: Failure, Win, or Big Win, and the effects also change.
| Tip! | To aim for a Big Win, getting 1 giant plushie and 2 or more regular plushies is recommended. Once you get one giant plushie, aim to get multiple regular plushies. |
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Failure
If you fail to get any prizes, it's a Failure. There are no negative effects for failing; the event simply ends with no effects applied.
| Plushies Obtained | Effect |
|---|---|
| Regular x0 Giant x0 | No effect |
Win Pattern 1
Getting 0 giant plushies and 1-5 regular plushies results in a Win. The effect does not change based on the number obtained.
| Plushies Obtained | Effect |
|---|---|
| Regular x1-5 Giant x0 | Energy +10 Mood UP Hint Lv +1 for Straightaway Recovery |
Win Pattern 2
Getting 1 or more giant plushies when you have 1 or fewer regular plushies results in a Win. Note that getting multiple giant plushies does not result in a Big Win.
| Plushies Obtained | Effect |
|---|---|
| Regular x0-1 Giant x1 or more | Energy +10 Mood UP Hint Lv +1 for Straightaway Recovery |
Big Win Pattern 1
Regardless of whether you have a giant plushie, getting 6 or more regular plushies results in a Big Win. When you meet the conditions for a Big Win, your character will be holding all the prizes in their arms.
| Plushies Obtained | Effect |
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| Regular x6 or more Giant x0 | Energy +15 Mood UP Hint Lv +2 for Straightaway Recovery |
Big Win Pattern 2
Getting 2 or more regular plushies while having 1 or more giant plushies results in a Big Win. This is the easiest condition to aim for. When you meet the conditions for a Big Win, your character will be holding all the prizes in their arms.
| Plushies Obtained | Effect |
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| Regular x2 or more Giant x1 or more | Energy +15 Mood UP Hint Lv +2 for Straightaway Recovery |
There Are Idle Voice Lines
If you wait on the claw machine screen for about 30 seconds without doing anything, there are special idle voice lines. If you're curious, give it a try.
Claw Machine Related Missions/Titles
Claw Connoisseur
If you get 10 or more plushies in the claw machine, you can obtain the "Claw Connoisseur" Title. You need to get 10 or more plushies in three games, so it isn't easy to achieve.
Release Celebration Missions Part 1
The permanent Release Celebration Missions Part 1 includes a mission to "Get 3 or more plushies from the claw machine in a Career." By completing all of them, you can get a 3★ Guaranteed Scout Ticket, so if you haven't already, you should clear it.
| Tip! | By the way, the Part 1 Scout Ticket is, as "3★ Guaranteed" implies, a Scout where only Umamusume appear. In Part 2, you can get an SSR Guaranteed Scout Ticket for Support only. |
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Haru Urara is Recommended for Farming
If you're trying to complete missions and just want the claw machine to appear, Haru Urara is recommended. The period for gathering fans for her Goal 2 is very long at 25 turns, allowing you to advance turns smoothly without being tied to Goal Races.
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