What to know
- The Claw Machine minigame was added in Crimson Desert Patch 1.06.00.
- You can access it inside The Laughing Marionette in Demeniss.
- Players can spend silver for multiple attempts with different pricing tiers.
- Rewards include lighting furniture, a chair, special headgear, Abyss Artifacts, and Abyss Gears.
The latest Crimson Desert update introduced a fully playable claw machine arcade activity that functions as both a small minigame and a collectible reward system. While it looks simple at first, the machine can actually provide several decorative items along with potentially valuable Abyss-related rewards depending on what you manage to grab successfully.
Crimson Desert claw machine details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Minigame Name | Claw Machine |
| Patch Added | Update 1.06.00 |
| Location | The Laughing Marionette, Demeniss |
| Currency Used | Silver |
| Attempt Options | 1, 6, or 12 attempts |
| Main Rewards | Lighting items, chair, headgear, Abyss Artifacts, Abyss Gears |
| Gameplay Type | Crane-style arcade minigame |
| Skill Factor | Precision aiming and timing |
Where to find the claw machine in Crimson Desert
The claw machine can be found inside The Laughing Marionette located in Demeniss. After entering the establishment, you will see the newly added arcade-style machine positioned indoors as part of the venue’s activities area.
The machine is officially labeled as “914. Claw Machine” and includes its own interaction screen explaining the controls and mechanics before you begin playing.
How the claw machine works
The minigame functions similarly to a traditional arcade crane machine. Your goal is to carefully move the crane over a desired item, grab it successfully, and carry it to the prize chute without dropping it.
The in-game instructions explain that precise aim and steady control improve your chances of securing rewards. Because of that, rushing your movements can easily cause the prize to slip before reaching the drop zone.
Players can choose between different play packages before starting.
| Cost | Attempts |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 1 Attempt |
| 5.00 | 6 Attempts |
| 10.00 | 12 Attempts |
The larger bundles provide more attempts for better overall value, especially if you are farming decorative collectibles or hoping for Abyss-related drops.
How to use the claw machine in Crimson Desert
- Travel to The Laughing Marionette in Demeniss and interact with the claw machine.
- Choose how many attempts you want to purchase. You can select a single attempt or multi-attempt bundles.
- Use the movement controls to position the crane directly above the item you want.
- Press the grab button to lower the claw and pick up the prize.
- Carefully move the claw toward the prize chute while keeping the object stable.
- Drop the item into the chute successfully to claim the reward.
All known claw machine rewards
The claw machine includes a mix of cosmetic, decorative, and gameplay-related rewards. Patch 1.06.00 notes confirmed the currently obtainable item categories.
| Reward Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lighting Items | 12 Types |
| Chair Furniture | 1 Type |
| Special Headgear | 1 Type |
| Abyss Artifacts | Multiple Possible Drops |
| Abyss Gears | Multiple Possible Drops |
The lighting rewards appear to focus on housing or room decoration content, making the machine especially useful for players interested in customizing interior spaces. Meanwhile, the Abyss rewards provide a more gameplay-oriented incentive for repeated attempts.
The claw machine is partly skill-based
Unlike some purely random minigames, the Crimson Desert claw machine appears to involve actual positioning accuracy and movement control. The tutorial specifically emphasizes steady crane control and precise aiming, which suggests better positioning can improve success rates.
That means players who take their time aligning the claw properly may perform better than players quickly spamming attempts.
Why the claw machine matters after Patch 1.06.00
Patch 1.06.00 added several smaller immersion-focused features across Crimson Desert, and the claw machine stands out because it combines collectibles, housing items, and reward farming into a casual side activity.
It also gives players another reason to revisit Demeniss regularly, especially if future updates expand the reward pool or rotate collectible items seasonally.
The claw machine is more than just a novelty activity. With collectible lighting items, exclusive headgear, furniture rewards, and Abyss-related loot available, it offers both cosmetic and practical incentives for spending time mastering the minigame. Since success depends partly on careful positioning, improving your crane control can make repeated runs much more rewarding over time.
