Your average pay for a coin operated claw arcade is 1 coin per a dollar. If you spend 100 dollars, you get 100 plays. Granted there are places with particular machines that cost 2 coins to play. So with that being said, you get to play 100 times off of 100 bucks for your single coin games. At this place your single coin operated games are actually credit based of 6 credits. That means you are spending 100 bucks to only get 465 credits (to look good they say 65 of those are bonus for spending 100 bucks) which is 77 plays out of your 1 coin games. You get less for your money here.
On a second negative, they do not explain the point system to you. There is a sign that explains, but its on the wall where there is nothing else to look at, to draw your attention. They should have this sign on the glass where the prizes are. If I had known the points you gain while playing can not be used towards trade, I would not have spent 200 bucks winning plushies I actually wanted to keep. The only way you can redeem prizes for trade is by handing over your plushies. The points gained on your card are basically worthless and dont add up fast enough to redeem anything worth the time.
Im giving 2 stars only because I had fun playing, like I would anywhere else. I won't be returning to this Arcade based off the price cost. And the fact that they have too small of plushies that are in to big of claw machines, and to big of plushies in machines with to small of claws.
Great games, great staff, great prizes.
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.12.07
Thank you, Tanner. We’re glad you enjoyed the games, staff, and prizes. With 78 machines and a constantly changing variety of skill-win prizes, there’s always something new to come back for. We appreciate you choosing us as a local spot for indoor winter entertainment in Rochester and look forward to your next visit.
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.03.23
Thanks, Luke! We’re all about creating a fun, welcoming space with friendly staff and fair claw machines so everyone has a chance to win. Whether you’re just stopping by or planning a birthday party or corporate event, HyperSpace Starcade is one of the most fun things to do in Rochester for all ages!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for prize drops, events, and giveaways!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for prize drops, events, and giveaways!
We had so much fun here for my nephew's 9th birthday! We won lots of prizes and had a blast! It is very warm inside so leave your jacket in the car!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.29
Thanks Emily! So glad your nephew’s birthday was a hit and you all won lots of prizes! 🎉
It can feel warm when the arcade is busy and everyone’s moving and winning — better than freezing outside in Minnesota 😄
Come back this winter — it’s the warmest place to win gifts and have fun with family!
It can feel warm when the arcade is busy and everyone’s moving and winning — better than freezing outside in Minnesota 😄
Come back this winter — it’s the warmest place to win gifts and have fun with family!
We had a blast! So fun!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.26
Thanks, Scott! 🎉 We’re glad you had a blast! With new prizes always rotating and different challenges in the machines, every visit is a totally new experience. Hope to see you back for more wins—follow us on Instagram and Facebook to catch prize drops, big winner highlights, and special deals!
Kiddos had a BLAST winning so many familiar looking stuffies. For me this is what sets this claw machine place over the others. Winning recognizable goodies makes one want to play and that we did because we won the whole Mario crew in no time and can’t wait to go back to see what we can add to our collection.
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.24
Krystle, thank you! We love hearing families actually win the real Mario, Pokémon, and other familiar plush — it’s what makes HyperSpace Starcade different from other claw machine places. 🧸🕹️ Completing the whole Mario crew is awesome! We’re always adding new prizes, and we post prize drops on Facebook and Instagram for anyone collecting. Can’t wait to see what you add next!
We had such a great time! Our son loved coming here!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.23
Thanks, Casse! So glad your son had a great time — that means everything to us! 🙌
We’re always posting fun events, birthday deals, and arcade specials on Facebook & Instagram — follow @HyperSpaceStarcade so you don’t miss the good stuff! 🕹️
We’re always posting fun events, birthday deals, and arcade specials on Facebook & Instagram — follow @HyperSpaceStarcade so you don’t miss the good stuff! 🕹️
Staff was great, games were fun!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.21
Thanks so much, Shannon. We’re glad you had a great time. Our staff works hard to make it fun and welcoming for every guest, and we continue to update our machines with fresh prizes and new challenges so each visit feels exciting. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon.
Our girls love HyperSpace Starcade! If your kiddos love claw machines, this is a fun place to spend some time! We happened to walk in during the one year anniversary sale and we earned extra credits! Shawn was very welcoming and super helpful in explaining to the girls how the games worked and how to trade prizes. Check it out!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.16
Thank you, Pete & Sabrina!
We’re so happy your girls loved their visit to HyperSpace Starcade. Families come to us because kids can actually win good prizes and learn the trade-up system quickly. I’m glad Shawn made everything easy and welcoming — that’s exactly the experience we want people to have when they’re looking for fun things to do in Rochester MN or searching for a local arcade near them. We appreciate you stopping in during our one-year celebration and hope to see you again soon!
We’re so happy your girls loved their visit to HyperSpace Starcade. Families come to us because kids can actually win good prizes and learn the trade-up system quickly. I’m glad Shawn made everything easy and welcoming — that’s exactly the experience we want people to have when they’re looking for fun things to do in Rochester MN or searching for a local arcade near them. We appreciate you stopping in during our one-year celebration and hope to see you again soon!
This place is awesome!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.16
Thank you, Elsa! We’re really glad you had an awesome time here. We work hard to keep our games fair so families can actually win real prizes instead of just a few tickets. We appreciate you choosing HyperSpace Starcade here in Rochester — hope to see you again soon for more fun.
This place is awesome. Super friendly service and games that you actually win on!
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.14
Thanks, Eric.
Really appreciate the review. With 78 games packed into this space, we update machines just about every week to keep things fair and fresh so you actually win. Thanks for supporting a local Rochester spot — come back soon.
Really appreciate the review. With 78 games packed into this space, we update machines just about every week to keep things fair and fresh so you actually win. Thanks for supporting a local Rochester spot — come back soon.
Best place for crane games. Best place to have fun with kids of all ages. Super fun would highly recommend for anyone looking to have fun in a great place. The staff is super friendly and always cheerful and super helpful. Great prizes.
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.11
Robert, really appreciate you sharing this! Hearing that families of all ages have a great time here means everything to us. Our team works hard to keep the crane games sharp and the prize wall exciting, and we always post our best deals and special event announcements on Facebook so you don’t miss anything new. Thanks again for the love for HyperSpace Starcade — hope we get to see you next time you’re looking for fun things to do in Rochester MN!
Had the best time with my kids, they were very nice and helped us win so many cool things!! We had the best night.
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.11
Samantha, thank you for spending your night with us! We’re really glad you and the kids had such a great time and stacked up some awesome wins. We work hard to keep things fresh with new plush and prizes every week, and we post all our prize updates on social so families always know what’s new. Can’t wait to see you back at HyperSpace Starcade next time you’re searching for fun things to do in Rochester MN or want to chase more wins!
Very fun the workers are very helpful and polite
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.10
Thanks for coming in today. Glad you had a great time and that the team treated you well. Feedback like this helps more people find our arcade in Rochester MN when they’re looking for fun things to do.
Stopped by chance was welcomed by a respectful young man who explained the method of playing the game and f9und myself having a very nice experience. Recommend it for everyone.
Reply from HyperSpace Starcade
2025.11.09
Thanks for stopping in! Glad our staff took great care of you and that you had a nice experience here at our arcade in Rochester MN. Your recommendation means a lot!