The Best Birthday Bash
Birthday parties are a beloved tradition, marking another year around the sun and an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones. While the classic at-home bash has its charms, hosting a party at a fun center offers an unbeatable experience for kids and adults alike. From endless entertainment to hassle-free planning, fun centers have become the go-to destination for memorable birthday celebrations. Here’s why you should consider one for your next party.
Endless Entertainment Options:
The beauty of fun centers lies in their ability to cater to all ages and interests. Whether you’re a thrill-seeking adventurer or a nostalgic gamer, these venues offer a smorgasbord of activities to keep guests engaged and entertained throughout the celebration. Imagine a party where your little ones can soar through the air on a ropes course, race each other on go-karts, and showcase their putting prowess on an indoor mini-golf course – all in one place! For the young at heart, arcades with classic and modern games, bowling alleys, and even adult-friendly amenities like sports bars create the perfect atmosphere for a grown-up gathering.
Stress-Free Planning
Planning a birthday party can be a daunting task, from coordinating activities to prepping food and managing guest lists. Fun centers take the stress out of the equation by providing all-inclusive party packages tailored to your needs.…
The Elusive Claw Crane
Throughout time and arcade history, a mainstay on the floor has been the “claw game” or “crane game” or “claw crane” … take your pick. The gist of the game is that you control your claw from the outside of a glass box over a desired object, such as extra tickets or stuffed animals. The control mechanics are simple: you have a joystick and a button. Once your claw is in your chosen position, you press the button and release the claw to (hopefully) grasp whatever item is below it. Therein lies the beauty: will you or won’t you win the prize?
Claw machines have been around fun houses, arcades, drugstores, and tourist areas since the 1890s. Patterned after the cranes that were building the Panama Canal, these early machines contained candy and various small toys as prizes. Instead of a joystick, there was a handle, and instead of a button, there was a hand crank. The first patented model was invented in 1926. It was called the Erie Digger, named after the construction of the Erie Canal. Six years later, an American carnival operator named William Bartlett patented a design for an electric motor that allowed the crane to move around the entire box.