California Firefighters Rescue Woman Stuck in Chuck E. Cheese Arcade Game
BURBANK, Calif. — A trip to Chuck E. Cheese took an unusual turn when a woman became trapped inside a children’s arcade game, forcing firefighters to respond and rescue her in front of stunned families and employees.
Stuck in the “Snow Day” Game
The incident happened around 3 p.m. when the woman entered the Snow Day arcade game, which allows children to step inside a clear tube and gather falling play balls to score tickets. Instead of playing normally, she stuck her arm through an opening not designed for hands, where it became firmly lodged.
According to a Chuck E. Cheese spokesperson, the game’s design ensures children cannot reach the area in question, emphasizing that the machine “poses no risk” to its young players. The spokesperson added that no injuries were reported.
Firefighters Called In
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as firefighters worked for 20 minutes to free the woman’s arm. Videos posted on social media show crowds of customers and children gathered around the game, laughing and gasping as first responders carefully dismantled parts of the machine.
Despite the embarrassment, the woman was safely freed and reportedly continued her visit at the restaurant with her family.
Social Media Reaction: “More Like Stuck E. Cheese”
The spectacle quickly made its way online, drawing a flood of sarcastic and humorous comments.
- “Chuck E. Cheese is getting expensive, now it costs an arm and a leg.”
- “Lady, are you just holding onto the ball?” — a reference to The Simpsons.
- “More like… Stuck E. Cheese.”
Some viewers even poked fun at the use of caution tape around the machine, comparing it to a crime scene.
About the Snow Day Game
According to Coastal Amusements, Snow Day was designed specifically for younger children, filling “an underserved age gap” in arcade attractions. Players collect as many soft balls as possible in a set time limit, with tickets awarded for each successful score.
The company promotes the game as a safe, fun way for kids to laugh and compete. Clearly, it was never intended for adult improvisation.
Lessons and Laughs
Though the incident ended without injury, it highlighted how quickly a lighthearted trip to the arcade can turn into a viral spectacle. Chuck E. Cheese emphasized that safety remains its top priority, and employees at the Burbank location reportedly handled the unusual emergency with professionalism.
Still, the incident will likely be remembered less as a safety issue and more as one of 2025’s strangest viral moments.
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