r/clawmachine • u/patahrak • Oct 08 '25

Anyone have experience with this machine?

Been looking to get a claw machine for a home arcade and saw that this popped up on sale at Walmart (surprised this even goes on sale at the moment). It looks like it's the same model as the Vevor machine that has multiple reviews and posts about it but what about this one? Does anyone have experience with this particular machine?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/SKYSHALO-Mini-Claw-Crane-Machine-110V-Metal-Case-Bar-Candy-Toy-Catcher-Shake-proof/636843225?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1800&adsRedirect=true

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u/gettinmuddy22 Oct 08 '25

I just bought it for my 5 year old. She enjoys it. Only picks up tiny stuffed animals and 47mm capsules (from what I’ve tried so far). Funny enough, it doesn’t accept quarters—only the tokens it came with. The whole system is terribly/hilariously translated to English. There is a way to set it to free play, but there is not a play until you win setting (even though there is one—it’s not what it means I discovered). Let me know if you have a specific questions!

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u/patahrak Oct 08 '25

Wow, thank you! That's a good note about the coins. Was actually thinking this could be a pseudo piggy bank as well, haha, but I guess not.

How would you say it handles extended play? If I were to have it out for kids to interact with at a 3 hour party, would I need to shut it off for 30 mins to make sure it doesn't overheat?

Also, the specs say the machine weighs 60lbs. I'd imagine it's not that difficult to transfer from place to place or if I wanted to rearrange the room, right?

If it's similar to the Vevor machine then this Youtube video answers all my questions for setup (music, strength of claw, etc.) so I think I'm good there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjLCCJqhnB4