The claw machine (crane game) is a random minigame in Uma Musume Pretty Derby that sometimes appears during training sessions. To complete the associated event mission, players must successfully grab three plushies in one attempt.
Triggering the Claw Machine
- Appears exclusively during recreation outings (the middle-bottom training option).
- Becomes available once per year, starting in Year 2 (Classic season).
- Increased appearance chance when frequently resting or choosing outings.
Optimal Characters for the Event
Focus on characters with ample downtime, such as:
- Haru Urara
- Mayano
During early Year 2 (January–April), prioritize spamming outings over intense training to maximize event triggers.
Gameplay Mechanics
- Players get one attempt to grab plushies when the minigame starts.
- Hold the button to position the claw, then release to drop it.
- Aiming for plushie heads yields better success rates, though results remain RNG-dependent.
Successfully grabbing 3+ plushies completes the mission.
TL;DR
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Catch 3 or more plushies in one try to clear the mission.
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Aim for the plushie’s head.
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Hold the button to move the claw, then release to grab.
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Use Haru Urara or Mayano to spam recreation during early Year 2.
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Only triggers once per year, starting in Year 2.
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The claw machine (crane game) shows up randomly during outings.