Japanese Crane Games Online: Dokodemo Catcher/DC7
If you're like me, you'll love arcades. And more than just arcades, you'll also love Japanese arcades; the kinds with intricate machine set-ups and various Anime goodies waiting for you on the other side of that glass cabinet. Sadly, due to the pandemic, it's not safe to travel to Japan right now.
However!
There's a way to experience the joy of crane machines without needing to board a plane, and we have technology to thank for that.
Not sponsored, though I wish it was.
Introducing: Dokodemo Catcher/DC7.
This crane game app goes by two names, but I'll be referring to it as DC7.
As mentioned earlier, DC7 is a Japanese crane game app that you can play from the comfort of your home! There are a variety of prizes to be won, from the latest Anime figures to cute household items like containers and trash bins. You can play on various machines too, from the typical three claw set-up to takoyaki machines, just like a real Japanese arcade.
They have a pretty cute mascot, too.
I'm obsessed with Japanese crane games in general so, of course, I had to give the app a try! Here are some observations I've made for crane fanatics who want to give it a go!
1. Large Variety of Prizes
They have special events sometimes, too.
There are lots of prizes to be won! Ranging from Sanrio plushies to Jujutsu Kaisen figures, there's bound to be something for everyone. The selection of prizes is updated daily, so you will always have access to the latest Anime goods from Japan!
The search function on the app is pretty advanced, as you can search for machines based on the type of machine (three pronged claw/'bridge' set-up/'takoyaki' set-up), the type of prize (plushie/figure/), and so on!
A thing to note: Some prizes can't be shipped out of Japan, which means that you can't play on just any machine you see. There will be a logo on the machine's thumbnail indicating if it's a Japan-only prize, so do look out for that!
In order to play the machines, you need to purchase DP. Different machines need differing amounts of DP per play, which brings in my next point...
2. Affordable Prices
Price per play differs from each machine, with the lowest being 90 DP while the highest can go up to 350 DP. The most common price, it seems, is 180-200 DP, which is roughly 2SGD per play! Considering that most prizes are the latest Anime items straight from Japan, this is a pretty good price!
One thing to note is that once per month, you can buy DP at a discounted price. If you're the type of person to funnel money into crane machines (like me), it's going to be very helpful!
Now that you've played some machines and won a few prizes, the only thing left to do is receive your prizes, which brings me to my last point...
3. Solid Delivery
It's so big! Featuring Nendoroid 1469, Bedivere.
I did say that I gave the app a try!
Although it took a month for the prizes to arrive, the prizes came bubble wrapped and perfectly intact, with not even a dent on the boxes! I've experienced prizes from other crane game apps getting dented in the mail in the past, so this was a pleasant surprise.
One thing to take note is that, if you're shipping outside of Japan, you need to pay for shipping using DP (which is exactly what I did). Make sure to purchase extra DP for that!
Now, let's look at the spoils...
All wrapped safely in plastic and bubble wrap; no dents!
The prizes that I won were:
1. Fate/Grand Order Servant Figure Moon Cancer/BB
2. Pompompurin Storage Container
3. Super Sonico BiCute Bunnies Figure
4. Pompompurin Lunch Box
5. Fate/Grand Order Camelot the Movie Mouse w/ Mouse Pad
6. Pompompurin Easter Bunny Plush
As you can see, I'm a big fan of Pompompurin and Fate/Grand Order! There are plenty of prizes from those two categories, which made me really happy.
I'd definitely recommend DC7 to anyone who loves crane machines since they have a wide selection of prizes, monthly discounts and good delivery.
I'll do a review on the figures in another post, so please look forward to that.
Until then, stay home, stay safe, and have fun!
Written by Ririko
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