CatchMania

CatchMania

Reviews Summary

Catchmania receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with nearly all reviews praising its fun, family-friendly environment and fair, exciting claw machines. Customers highlight the high-quality plushies, generous prize payouts, and excellent staff who are friendly and helpful. Many appreciate the ability to trade up prizes and note it's a great rainy-day activity. The bright, welcoming atmosphere and fair pricing make it a favorite for both kids and adults, with numerous reviewers planning repeat visits.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

100 Independence Way

Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

Hours

Monday 12-8PM
Tuesday 12-8PM
Wednesday 12-8PM
Thursday 12-8PM
Friday 12-9PM
Saturday 10AM-9PM
Sunday 11AM-6PM

Customer Reviews

$50 goes very fast- but if you have a friend who's good at claws- it's worth it! Had an amazing time. Staff is friendly and helpful to answer any questions. Certainly worth the drive! Attached is a photo of my plush hoard after splitting with a friend and my pup. They even give you a free key chain if you spend $50+

A great experience, friendly staff. We enjoyed the claw machines and used some tokens for Kirby prizes. Then we enjoyed a gellato there too. It was worth the drive for us and we had lunch nearby in Gloucester for a nice afternoon.

We had some time before the movies and stopped by this newly opened claw machine spot. It was brightly lit and inviting. The staff greets everybody with big friendly smiles! The claw machines were much easier to catch the plushies than most places I've been to. I was mostly surprised by how reasonable the trade in values were if we wanted to exchange for a bigger plush toy! Oh, and they have various games and bonuses. Right now, you will see red envelopes tied to some plushies and if you catch those, you w

Very great place! It was clean, the staff was so nice, and it was pretty easy to win the prizes! I spent about $20 and was able to win 4 prizes, so for claw machines it's a good deal. It was a lot less loud and overstimulating than other arcades which I really liked as well! They also had delicious gelato!

This place is awesome!!! Jasmine?s an amazing worker!!! Also, people really do win!!! Witnessed four individuals catch a different prize each (four total) within the first five/ten minutes!!! Definitely will get come back? The Liberty Tree Mall has some gem businesses!!! Wicked fun indeed?

Pretty good experience. They have variety of plushies from small to big with a good price too. You can grab the plushie pretty easy and with just one or 2 tries. I wish we had one closer to Boston. Definitely come back more

So much fun! My kids all won a stuffie, much better than most crane machines!

Went here for winter break and had a ton of fun! The kids got really lucky and were able to get 5-7 toys. The cashier was also very friendly and helpful!

Very fun place, really brightens up Liberty! Fairly priced plays, and the claw machines are fair too. The employees are always nice and help you with repositioning, trade-ins, etc. :D

We had a lot of fun and the claw machines were very fair! We won a lot of prizes :)

What a fun experience! Staff (Jasmine) were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and excited for our wins!

Great selection in claw machines and greater selection in credit trade ins!

Love the workers, they are so welcoming and caring. They let you know all the tips and tricks for any of the machines

First time at Catchmania since it opened.. we did the special $20 for 26 coins, each machine requires 2 coins. Got lucky and able to catch 4 of these! They're soft and cute lol

Had a great time today! Got some many prizes!!! Great bang for your buck!!

A lot of different machines in the very modern and clean environment.

Really cute place for a rainy day with the family! We had a great time and would definitely recommend it for anyone in the area.

This place is so much fun and I've always taken something cute home with me. I love to come here with friends. They had a special promotion and I got stickers with my prize!

The staff is very nice, it's clean and a fun environment. I was pleased by the amount of times you can actually win a prize!

I LOVE THIS PLACE, it's adorable and easy to win!!! Employees are nice and it's really fun.

This place is so fun and I absolutely adore the staff, so smiley

Clean with lots of fun claw games! The kids had a blast!

Me and my boyfriend has so much fun!

This place was so fun, the customer service was so nice! There were so many prizes to choose from and everything looked so fair!

Catchmania had such a diverse amount of prizes to choose from. They also had an arts and crafts station which was super easy to get into! Come check it out!

Had a great time. Won lots of prizes.

Very fun time. A great assortment of machines and prizes. This is going to be a regular hangout spot for us. 10/10

This place is awesome! And the claw machines are actually winnable! Won at least 5 times on my visit!

Always need to stop by while at Liberty Tree Mall. It's always fun, and actually gives big payouts from the crane machines.

This is a fun and amazing place for everyone!!! We had a blast there! I honestly recommend for any ages.

Jasmine is wonderful! They were great with kiddos and were very friendly and informative! Highly recommend!

Great time! Fun summer activity with the kids!

I visited Catchmania today, and it was an absolute blast! Located in a vibrant and lively setting, this arcade offers a unique twist on traditional claw machines that sets it apart from other gaming spots. One of the coolest features is the ability to uptrade your prizes. After winning a few smaller stuffed animals, I was thrilled to discover that I could exchange them for a larger, more coveted plushie. The prizes themselves are top-notch, featuring popular characters from franchises like Kirby, Hello Kit

Fun claw machine place for both kids and adults!

I took my kids and they had a great time! Would recommend for a fun time out.

Very nice staff. Gave a free round because we were so close to winning. Good variety of toys!

We are having such a great time here. Great, friendly service, we highly recommend this for family friendly fun!

Great place , love coming at my free time!

This is such a fun experience, especially if you love crane machines!! Great rainy day activity.

Love the place! Has good quality stuffed animals and is a great place to get excited and have fun! Will definetly go again!

Super fun and upcoming! Plushies are great quality and you get a backpack!!

Jasmine is awesome ! She's so caring and always helps us . Very consistent and knowledgeable.

This place is pretty cool! I love the atmosphere and the customer service is great! A new go to place at the liberty tree mall!

This place is awesome! Jasmine is amazing and so helpful! Cant wait to come back!

This place is very fun I like to come here often

I really enjoyed my time here. Got a lot of plushies it was great and unique, i would definitely come again

It's so cute in here. And the prices are fair, most of the games are only two coins!! Definitely will be coming back.

Wide variety of claw machines with some really cool and unique stuffed animal choices! Coin arcade as wel! So cool!

Amazing time for everyone and endless amount of prizes and amazing staff with friendly environment

Catchmania is awesome! Jasmine was so nice and helpful - we will definitely be returning

So much fun! Great place to spend time with family's

I went on the first day with 2 of my friends it's mad nice in there the workers are also great the prizes are fun to win truly a great environment I would highly recommend this.

Fun place for kids and adults, for a great price I recommend coming here!

Amazing place! Favorite place for my kids!

A lot of fun very nice people working, clean and would definitely come again!!!!

I went with my kids there, and I had a great t

Very nice place, staff were very welcoming. I recommend for anyone who enjoys claw machines!

so much fun!! i loved my experience and i got so many fun prizes

It is such a nice and clean play def recommend going!!??

I had a great experience we got a bunch of plushies and keychains

So fun! Everyone should come here! The workers here are so nice.

had a great time!!! i love getting new prizes every time i come today i got such great prizes

First time here and we loved it! Highly recommend it!

I would come back, had a lot of fun!

Great way to spend time and win some plushies!

Honestly such a fun experience will be back <3

Amazing place and staff very fun for the kids

Awesome place great for the kids! Super exciting

jasmine, the sales associate was extremely knowledgeable, personable and very pleasant to deal with

Had a fun catching some stuff toys! ??

No one in the store won anything while we were in there.

Fun place to take the kids and win some prizes

Awsome place friendly staff always go when at mall fun

Very good animals to get in machines, tons of fun

Very helpful staff and my 5yo could actually win!

Nice new addition to the mall. Stopped in for a quick trip after shopping.

Super cute and fun way to pass the time

It was a blast! Was a great time, definitely check it out!

Amazing! Cute! Fun! Challenging! Great boss liu

Loved it can't wait to go back

Great prizes and good stuffies! Will come back

Great place the kids had fun

Fun place to one up your niece and nephew! ??

Staff helped out "frustrated" children when they struggled to win at first

Very cool place!! Love this place??

Amazing place to bring the kids.

fun time with family i would recommend

I loved the store, I highly recommend it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”