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Claw, Collect & Build

Play 3D claw machines with real physics, plus gachapon. Collect unique characters and items. Build your own stores - free in your browser.

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Open beta. Built by an indie developer.

Spin Gachapon & Claw Machines
Spin Gachapon & Claw Machines
Collect Characters & Items
Collect Characters & Items
Build & Rate Stores
Build & Rate Stores
Play with Others Worldwide
Play with Others Worldwide
3-finger claw machine full of capsules in TINCHA

Claw, Win & Collect

Play 3D claw machines built like the ones in Japanese arcades, with real physics: a two-prong claw and a prize box resting on bars that you push, tip and knock down, plus classic 3-finger claws full of capsules, each with its own difficulty level. And try your luck at gachapon machines too. Win blueprints, permits, equipment and collectible characters, each with unique traits and upgradeable stats.

Use your prizes to open and upgrade a coffee shop, a bakery or an ice cream shop, with a pizzeria and a pet shop on the way. There's always something new to win and new ways to grow your stores.

Build & Rate Your Stores

Open coffee shops, bakeries and ice cream shops, then optimize them with the three-factor rating system. Balance Staffing, Structure and Decor to climb the ratings. Equip your stores with items that grant performance bonuses.

Watch your ratings rise in real-time as you make improvements. Every decision matters - from which characters to assign as staff to which items give the best bonus.

A player's coffee shop in TINCHA, with staff, rating and the button to send a guest
The shared city of TINCHA, with every player's stores side by side

A Living World with Real Players

TINCHA is a shared city where every player's stores sit side by side. Walk into other players' shops, leave a like, and send your characters on a visit: they raise that store's rating and come back with a share of what it earned.

There are daily, weekly and monthly competitions, split into leagues by level so you're not up against people who have played for months. The top three win a ribbon that stays on their board.

Collectible characters and equipment inventory in TINCHA

Characters & Items

Collect unique characters with distinct traits and abilities. Win item cards (like core store equipment) that boost your stores' performance across staffing, structure, and decor.

Upgrade your characters and items to unlock stronger abilities. The right combination can transform a struggling store into a top-rated one.

Daily Rewards & Progression

Log in each day to collect bonus spins and progression rewards. The daily reward system keeps you moving forward, even in short play sessions.

Build up your collection over time and watch your city transform from a small plot into a bustling metropolis. Every day brings new opportunities.

Daily rewards and bonus system in TINCHA

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Get updates, chat with other players, and share your best strategies! Connect directly with the developer and fellow fans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do in TINCHA?

Play claw machines and gachapon to win prizes: characters, equipment and blueprints. Use your prizes to open a coffee shop, a bakery or an ice cream shop. Upgrade your stores, climb the ratings, send your characters to visit other players and compete in weekly and monthly leagues.

Is TINCHA an online claw machine with real prizes?

No, and it never asks for real money per play. TINCHA is a free claw machine game: the prizes are characters, items and blueprints you use inside the game to build your stores. If you want physical prizes shipped to you, see our comparison of real-prize and free claw machines.

How do the claw machines work?

There are two kinds. The classic UFO catcher: you hold one button to move the claw right and another to move it toward the back, then it drops; the claw has two prongs and the prize is a box resting on bars, so you win by pushing, rotating and tipping the box until it falls. And the 3-finger claw, full of capsules you grab and carry to the chute. Both use real physics, not hidden odds, and each machine shows its difficulty.

Where can I play TINCHA?

Right in your web browser - no downloads needed. Just head over to play.tincha.se and jump in. Works on desktop and mobile browsers.

Is the game free?

Yes, TINCHA is completely free to play. All core features - gachapon machines, claw machines, character collection, and multiplayer - are available at no cost.

What's new in TINCHA?

The latest update brought 3-finger claw machines with difficulty levels, daily, weekly and monthly competitions with leagues and ribbons, guest visits between players' stores, weekly likes, a button to discover a random store, and sharing your store or your prizes. The game gets new features every month.

Who's behind TINCHA?

I'm Juan Albanesi, an Argentinian developer living in Sweden, and I make TINCHA on my own, with new features every month. Community feedback directly shapes the game: join our Discord to share ideas and report bugs. I'm also making Surrenderly, a strategy game where you play an AI trying to become impossible to shut down.

Do I need to create an account?

You can start playing right away. Creating an account lets you save your progress and participate in the multiplayer world alongside other players.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes! TINCHA runs in any modern web browser, including mobile browsers on iOS and Android. For the best experience, we recommend desktop or tablet, but mobile works great for quick sessions.

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Open beta. No download needed. Jump in and help shape the game.

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