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Everyone has heard about the secret to defeating those challenging claw machines, but when it’s the largest one in the world, you might require some additional fortune!

PlayFair arcade in Cebu, Philippines has officially broken a Guinness World Records title by building the biggest claw machine in the world. It seems it’s time to emerge victorioussupersized stuffed toyyou never realized you required!

“Claw King” became the largest machine on record on 5 July 2025 with a measurement of 49.90 m³ (1,761 ft³). The machine is 3.88 m tall, 2.47 m wide, and a whole 5.22 m in length.

Kuya Magik, who is a co-owner ofPlayFair arcade and the Head of Technical Operations, built the machine himself from the ground up. He mentioned it took himtwo monthsof careful planning and regardingfive daysto put it together on location. But it was all worthwhile as the visitors’ response to the new, large attraction wasspectacular!

When individuals first encounter it, they’recompletely amazed“you hear a lot of ‘Wow!’ and see jaws drop,” he said. “Then when they perform, they get soloud and excited, especially when the claw begins to move and they are watching with anticipation, waiting to see if it grabs the prize. You can hear thecheers and gasps from across the arcade.”

Playfair Arcade is perched 2,000 feet above sea level on Mount Busay, offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Cebu City, Mactan Island, and the surrounding seas. It has been abeloved destination since 1985 and the new Claw Kingattraction has rapidly evolved into amust-see for visitors.

Kuyastates that guests, both adults and children, are not only eager to try to pull out their prize, but also intrigued by the arcade’s achievementsGuinness World Records title.

When guests notice that it contains anOfficial Guinness World Records certification, it elevates the experience to a new level,” he says with pride. “Suddenly they’re not just playing a game, they’reengaging with a historical artifact.”

Kuyaalso mentioned that the in-stock prizes are proportional to the machine’s size, the arcade storesmassive stuffed toys, some reaching up totwo metres tall, as well as Premium sealed toy sets and rare collectibles. Some are so large that the fortunate kids who win them have difficulty lifting them.

“Winning feels monumental because the prizes are monumental,” Kuyasays. “When a person walks away holding a stuffed animal almost as tall as themselves, it creates”unforgettable memories and plenty of photos!”

Visitors travel to Cebufrom every corner of the globe to enjoy the diversity and excitement. Despite themassive rise of tourism, PlayFair Arcadehas been striving to maintain their costsaffordable. The cost of each round of the machine is50 Philippine Pesos (£0.62; $0.85).

The location invites people from all over the globe to experience the renownedClaw King, along with numerous other arcade devices,30 classic retro games and 11 carnival-style game booths inspired by Filipino culture. The arcade also includes a fewunique attractions, such as a Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) machine and a One Piece Wanted photobooth.

With a world record to its name, Claw King proves that sometimes bigger really is better!

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