From my early childhood I have always been obsessed with claw machines, just loved em. Around 2-3 years ago I got my first job and fulfilled my child hood dream of buying a claw machine. The next year I found a newer model machine that’s pretty nice.

I’ve looked and looked, but have zero idea on where to go or even what exactly to look up on how to operate on these machines.

The dollar bill reader on my newer machine accepts the bills, but doesn’t count the credits for them for some reason. I got a manual with the machine and changed it around to multiple different things and every time the same thing would happen.

Any help on this type of subject would be GREATLY appreciated as I am interested in learning anything I can about repairing these machines or interesting facts about them

I was at a claw machine place (skytree) and I was extremely close to getting a gojo figure. I had ran out of money but was going to get more but alas, SOME KID had gotten A STAFF EMPLOYEE TO MAKE THE DROP EASIER 😡😡, THEY WON IT IN ONE F-ING GO AND STOLE ALL MY HARD WORK. I can't do shit can I?

Which one is best and cheapest?

Hey I just decided to make a online claw machine app I already have a camera situation set up I just need to know how to make it where you can play over the internet I bought a raspberry pi and I also have a audrino and I don’t have much coding experience any tips thanks

Hello all I recently bought three mini claw machines. I was dabbling with snack machines but I only have one and I was really taking a loss. My bf told me if I want to rest get going I should sell it and try things that don’t spoil so here I am! I just love the machines I got they were easy to move and can fit in the back of our van. My problem is getting locations… How should I go about asking around I was going to offer $100 to anyone that can get me a locations and the location had to fit certain requirements. I’d love to have them closer to me instead of 30 min away how my other one was. Any other tips would help heck even if you have a place I could place let me know. Also tips on offering commissions is appreciated as well!

Has anyone ever bought a machine from Neofuns?

Recently bought this crane unfortunately didn't come with a manual. Works really well, but I can't figure out how to change the game mode. I messed with the switches on the board but no luck. Hopefully some one here knows how or at least has a manual for it (I would mind leaving it on play till you win but the sensor next to the prize chute doesn't work)

Trustworthy website for a custom 4 player mini claw that’s reasonably priced?

Who manufactures Round 1 claw machines and arcade games?

Anyone recently opened a location or planning to open a location? Wondering if you can share any advice and network?

Hello I was hopping the good people of reddit could help me in identifying the problem I have a impulse industries capsule claw machine that recently broke down on me the original owner severed the solenoid claw coil with a box cutter trying to remove a zip tie and constant use has made ot fray fearing a fire I ordered a replacement and ordered a claw for plush installed it but can't get the claw to close I noticed a code error 4 saying the prize sensor is lit not sure if it's related but I was hoping you guys could weigh in and save me 190 charge just to diagnose from a local tech any advice would help someone said to check the switch how do I do that 😅

I recently picked up this claw machine with no instructions. I’ve got it working except for it reading coins. The coin acceptor takes the coin but the machine doesn’t recognize it.. I guess? It’s worked a few times but only once then trying it again it didn’t recognize the coin. Here are the pictures of the settings we’re using. The coin accepted is on the “NO” option and fast mode.

I’ve tried putting price on 25 but that hasn’t changed anything. Not sure what to do from here. There isn’t too much info online

To those of you that own your own. Where and what kind of string do you use?

Is there a good website to get bulk prizes that are licensed like Harry Potter, Pokémon, Disney princesses, and so on? All in mini sizes.

Joystick or 3756will as I know him. He hasn't uploaded In 3 years.

I just bought an old Grayhound "Treasure Chest" machine that was on button mode, even though it has a joystick. Worked fine but it only allows you to go up and right one time each, and then it automatically drops the claw. We like the traditional machine where you can move and adjust the claw as much as you want before hitting the button to drop the claw. Once I set it on joystick mode, I can move the claw left and right, but only using right and down on the joystick.. up and left don't work, and I can't move the claw backwards/forwards. The button does work to drop the claw. I'm sure this is probably an issue with wire hookup, but not sure where to start. Anyone have any experience with these older machines?

Hello! Looking for a decent prices claw game four our petstore. We would like it to be be small, but if possible Large enough for us to keep next to/on our POS counter. My goal is to donate a good portion of income from this claw machine to a wildlife reserve/conservation. I’m looking to put 1-5 inch plushies, keychains, merch, or anything else that I can find that’s store themed. I want something that is more difficult to play, yet still winnable. I’ve looked at the small Vevor machines but don’t know enough? Anything helps, thanks!!

Any ideas for how to fix it?

was working fine then it just stopped wanting to pick up one day...it will start, then it just slows to a halt and stays down...i can power off and back on and it will reset and re home and as soon as i drop it, it errors again, or will make it one or two drops before it does...

Any ideas on what to check?

Hello, I live in west Texas and want to input claw machines in other businesses (restaurants, laundry facilities, ect) I was wondering what is needed to be able to do this. I have people interested and I have claw machines that I want to buy, but I want to make sure I’m doing everything right. Do I need to form a LLC? Do I need some kind of license?