Mall of America® is getting ready to invite guests to catch the fun with DUCK!, the viral claw machine arcade

BLOOMINGTON, MN — September 26, 2025

Mall of America^® announces the upcoming debut of DUCK!, the viral, Asian-inspired claw machine arcade experience that has captivated pop culture fans around Minnesota. Scheduled to open this winter, DUCK! will bring its dynamic, immersive entertainment model to one of the nation’s premier retail destinations.

Known for its vibrant design and broad appeal among anime enthusiasts, families, and Gen Z visitors, DUCK! blends arcade gaming with collectible retail. Guests can try their luck on DUCK!’s signature claw machines, where each plushie caught can be kept or cashed out for prizes including blind boxes, Sonny Angels, Monchichis, Labubus, Pokémon cards, and more, making every play both fun and rewarding. In addition to the arcade experience, DUCK! will offer a rotating selection of exclusive plushies, anime figures, and collectibles within its retail shop. Guests will also be able to enjoy specialty food and beverage options such as bubble tea and Korean shaved ice.

This opening marks the largest modern Asian-themed claw machine arcade in Minnesota and reinforces Mall of America’s commitment to delivering culturally relevant, experience-driven retail. DUCK!’s retail-entertainment hybrid model is designed to drive repeat visits, with weekly merchandise rotations and an integrated rewards program offering exclusive incentives for returning guests.

“DUCK! is more than an arcade, it’s a mix of challenge and excitement that connects with families, kids, and pop-culture fans of all ages,” said Alison Krueger, Leasing Manager at Mall of America. “As Minnesota’s largest claw machine destination, its debut at Mall of America brings a playful spin on entertainment and might even spark a little friendly competition!”

DUCK! is set to become a standout attraction, combining interactive retail, themed entertainment, and experiential food service, all under one roof. Whether you are there to win prizes or enjoy tasty treats, there's something for everyone.

“Opening at Mall of America is more than a milestone, it’s a statement,” said Z Lin, Founder of DUCK!. “We’re stepping onto the biggest stage in the country to show exactly what we’re about. We’re just getting started.”

DUCK! will be located on Level 3, in Culinary on North. For more information on new and coming soon retail, dining, and attractions at Mall of America, visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/shopping/new.

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

 

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