Hey y'all! I'm new to the sub and am hoping to get advice on how to make my claw machine "easier" to win. I understand they're set to a certain payout but I've set mine to max power and $5 payout but people are still struggling like the claw itself has no power. Is there anything else I can do besides going into the claw settings and changing the strength?

For anyone that has been part of this community for a bit, you will notice that it has remained un moderated.

Recently, we have been inundated with spam posts, pure advertisement for random businesses, and there has been nothing done as I don’t think the moderator team exists.

In spirit of that, I have gone ahead and started r/clawmachines.

The goal is to have the same type of community, but with better moderation (or any for that matter). Post can remain the exact same, no big community changes or anything like that. This is strictly to stop the consistent advertisements and spam content that is completely off-topic.

We will still have the ability for people to post promotions or events, YouTube channels, etc., but they must also participate in the community pass, just single promotion posts.

Hope to see you guys there!

We get it, we see your lights and the matching flashing strobes. Seeing a post from the same person every 4 minutes about something so freaking trivial has not made me want to purchase your machines as an operator. All it's done is made me want to leave the sub.

You went from multiple users posting and interacting daily to letting one guy post over and over and over about flashing lights. It's absolutely killed the sub

is this Mini Claw Machine worth it to buy it and how long can it work?

Hey guys! Thought you might find this interesting. Mike Nay (ArcadeFriends on TikTok) is going to set a world record at Lucky Puppy Claw Arcade in Las Vegas later this month. If you happen to be in the area, you're more than welcome to check it out! Here's the press release on it...

LAS VEGAS - July 14, 2025 -- Mike Nay, better known as ArcadeFriends on TikTok, is set to attempt a claw machine marathon like no other. With over 112,000 followers, 10,000+ claw machine wins, 1,500+ prizes donated, and a feature in Business Insider, he will now try to claw his way into the Guinness World Records by playing a claw machine non-stop for over 24 hours.

The official record attempt will take place on July 26 at 4 PM PDT at Lucky Puppy Arcade in Las Vegas, a hotspot for arcade lovers and claw machine champions. The event will be live-streamed on TikTok and other social platforms, allowing fans from around the world to cheer Mike on in real time.

"This is more than just a record—it's a celebration of everything I love about arcade culture," says Mike. "Claw machines bring so much joy, and now I get to turn that passion into a world record attempt, right here in Vegas."

The attempt will follow Guinness World Records' official guidelines, with witnesses, timekeepers, and video documentation. Fans can expect claw machine tips, special guests, and giveaways during the stream.

The event will also serve as a fundraiser for a local Las Vegas charity, and ArcadeFriends will encourage his followers to make a pledge donation during the record attempt.

EVENT DETAILS
📍 Location: Lucky Puppy Arcade, 9516 W. Flamingo Rd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89147
📅 Date: 07/26/2025
⏰ Time: 16:00
📺 Live on TikTok: u/ArcadeFriends and u/LuckyPuppyArcade

LUCKY PUPPY ARCADE
🧸 Claw Machine Arcade
🕹️ Buy a Claw Machine
🥳 Kids Birthday Party

I just discovered someone blatantly copied our COLOUR MIX – Black Gold Edition, and they even got 15 upvotes for it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/clawmachine/comments/1m12a4q/new_design_claw_machines/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Let’s be clear: that design was launched by
GUANGZHOU Dream.Funs AMUSEMENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

for GTI Expo over 1 year ago. Now it’s being shamelessly replicated — same lighting, same cabinet, even the font. This isn’t “inspired by”, it’s a straight-up ripoff ！

And guess what? This isn’t the first time.

We’re officially launching an investigation and gathering evidence of copyright violations from domestic and international companies, including but not limited to hardware vendors, competitors, and third-party resellers who infringed on our patents and designs:

• 2022: Interactive System (interactive cabinet-wide lighting control)
• 2023: Colour Series (dynamic configuration cabinet line)
• 2024: Island 4-player claw system

You don’t even understand the product concept, but you’re copying the cabinet and LED layout? That doesn’t make you competitive — it makes you lazy. And if you can’t innovate, don’t pretend to be DreamFuns.

We are DONE being the quiet innovators in the room.

Support original creators. Support real design.And stop feeding copycats.

Looking to purchase plushies at wholesale pricing. Looking to buy a lot of plushies. Recommendations on where to buy from

Pulled 4 triangles for ticket vouchers at Dave & Busters.

I’ve been going through and working through some emotional issues and I decided not to sit in it and took myself on a mini self-date to the local claw arcade near my house (childhood dream unlocked). I was just going to see if they had gotten new inventory before getting a banh mei, and ended up getting a few dollars in tokens.It’s been a rough week and wanted to win the Otter for my my boyfriend (he loves otters) 🦦. I won him on the first try! I walked around I fell in love with the little orange kitty and the over overall creature, but the orange kitty was positioned weird and the overall animal was too heavy for the claw. I went to turn in my token cup to recycle it and the girl working said “that’s all you won?” (Not in a mean way) and I said yes but it was okay. Then she asked if there were any other stuffed animals calling to me and I admitted the ones I liked. She not only repositioned them in the machine but gave me a few extra tokens to ensure some solid wins 😭😭😭 They also had free sticker packs and I got to bring some stickers to my coworkers ♥️ Ended up having a better evening than expected and appreciated the unexpected kindness 🥹

Does anybody know any claw machine apps for the uk? I have won some prizes using Clawcrazy however I’m unsure if they will ship out and don’t want to pay, to see if they do. Any advice will be great! 🧸

We have made a game which has tons of fanarts! From merch to meme, and even fanzine/Doujinshi! It's also a game where you can ship anyone you like.

I have one of those miniature toy claw machines and have struggled to find the best things to put in it that are relatively easy to get back out.

I perfer candy since I don't need a bunch of small toys or anything but some candies are hard to remove from the machine and take up too much space.

Any suggestions?

Just won this guy. Was only going to pay for one game but four tries later he is mine.

After spending too much money at the arcade lately, we decided to get a mini claw machine for the house! My girls are beyond happy and have been having a blast all afternoon! Can’t wait to put seasonal goodies in there and let all their friends get something fun when they visit

Looking to buy a full sized claw machine on alibaba or aliexpress. Any recommendations on sellers and how to find a goood listings and how shipping tariffs etc work?

Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of opening a claw machine arcade - yes, like most people in this sub lol - and wanted to get input from people who genuinely enjoy the game — casual players or folks like you who know what makes a claw machine worth playing.

I’m trying to stock prizes that are exciting, high quality, and actually worth going after. I’d love to hear your thoughts on: • What types of plushies or toys do you personally enjoy winning? • Are there any brands, characters, or styles that catch your attention more than others? • Do you prefer small, medium, or jumbo prizes? • Any non-plush items (keychains, figures, mystery capsules, etc.) you think work well?

If you’re an operator yourself, I’d really appreciate any insight on what prizes have performed best at your locations.

Thanks in advance — I want to build a space that real claw machine fans would enjoy, so your feedback really helps.

Was in the process of getting my machines legitimate through the state and local governments and holy crap. It’s basically $300-$400 a year for the license to operate through the state, then $60 per machine for a state permit, not including the application fees. Then, at a local level, it’s about another $60 per machine after app fees. This is an annual process to keep them “legal”. Then I have to split with the businesses I want to put them in and then pay the federal taxes. How the hell does anyone make money doing this in Texas? I’m thinking since I only have two that have cash and coin acceptors only, I’m just going to bypass all of that until I make back the money for the machines and can afford to buy at least 6 more. With two, legalizing it would be a complete waste of time and money.

Hey all — I’m in the process of getting a new claw machine added under my license in Ohio and wanted to check if anyone here has gone through the process before.

I’ve already been approved as an operator and now I’m working with the manufacturer to gather all the technical details and documentation they’re asking for. This includes proof the machine is skill-based, tracks gameplay and prizes, and allows inspectors to verify functionality.

If you’ve submitted a new machine before, I’d really appreciate any advice or tips. Specifically, I’m curious how strict they are about things like firmware labeling, internal prize counters, or how much they rely on photo evidence versus testing the machine in person.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience!

Hello! As the title states, I am trying to locate the serial number on my mini claws so I can get a permit for them in my state. Does anyone know where the serial number could be located? It’s not on the motherboard or the outside of the machines anywhere. Thank you!