Dave & Buster's in West Nyack Offers $15K Engagement Ring in Human Claw Machine

Couples can try their luck at winning a diamond ring on Valentine's Day at the Palisades Mall location.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:31am

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Dave & Buster's is transforming its popular Human Claw Machine into a unique engagement opportunity at select locations, including the West Nyack, New York store. On Valentine's Day 2026, five $15,000 diamond engagement rings will be placed inside the oversized claw machine, giving couples a chance to win the ultimate proposal prize.

Why it matters

This promotion highlights Dave & Buster's efforts to provide a memorable and interactive date night experience for couples, going beyond the traditional dinner and a movie. It also taps into the growing trend of unique proposal ideas, offering an exciting and unconventional way for people to take their relationship to the next level.

The details

Couples who visit the Dave & Buster's at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, New York, as well as locations in Times Square, Los Angeles/Hollywood, Carlsbad, and Folsom, California, will have the opportunity to try their hand at the Human Claw Machine for a chance to win one of the five $15,000 diamond engagement rings. The rings were designed by Platinum Days and placed inside the oversized claw machine for this special Valentine's Day promotion.

  • The Dave & Buster's Human Claw Machine promotion will take place on Valentine's Day 2026.

The players

Dave & Buster's

An American restaurant and entertainment business that operates large-scale entertainment complexes combining a full-service restaurant and a video arcade.

Platinum Days

A jewelry company that designed the $15,000 diamond engagement rings being offered as prizes in the Dave & Buster's Human Claw Machine promotion.

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What they’re saying

“This Valentine's Day, we're elevating that experience even further by giving couples a chance to turn date night into a proposal they'll never forget.”

— Vice President of Marketing

What’s next

Couples who want to try their luck at winning the $15,000 engagement ring can visit the Dave & Buster's location at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, New York, on Valentine's Day 2026.

The takeaway

This unique promotion from Dave & Buster's showcases the company's commitment to providing innovative and memorable experiences for couples, blending entertainment, dining, and the opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime engagement moment.