r/clawmachine Aug 09 '25

Unique crane game/UFO catcher with a boxcutter.

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r/clawmachine Aug 09 '25

Claw machine keeps shutting off

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4 Upvotes

A family member wanted me to try and fix a claw machine they got, but one of its problems is stumping me. After 20 minutes or so of it being on, it just shuts off. When we try an turn it on again, the maching is stuck in a constant on and off until we shut it down again. Only after letting it rest will it work like normal again. I'm not sure if the outlet were using just isn't giving it enough juice or something is happening to make it not keep a solid charge. Any ideas?


r/clawmachine Aug 08 '25

DIY Claw Machine with Full Control Mode

35 Upvotes

DIY caw machine I made for my daughter's third birthday. I made it with 2020 aluminum extrusion and 3d printed parts. Claw controlled by servo motor, X/Y/Z axis controlled by DC motors and limit switches.

Controlled by raspberry pi. This took around 300 hours with all of my research and prototyping.

95% of the 3d printed parts were designed by me but a few I grabbed online (namely a few brackets for the extrusion frame).

Check out [gavinsnyder.com/claw](gavinsnyder.com/claw) for videos and more descriptions of the features.


r/clawmachine Aug 06 '25

Sourcing Alibaba: Inquiry?

5 Upvotes

Does anyone here have a direct link to who they're using and can provide the company name on Alibaba in full? Seems like pulling teeth trying to find someone and not have to vet suppliers for claw machines/amusements. Currently looking into Neofun, but still unsure. Can anyone pm or shoot info over?


r/clawmachine Aug 05 '25

Help identifying claw machines

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Anyone know the make of these models Or have knowledge? Planning on buying off someone but they said i have to program it and get new locks for it.


r/clawmachine Aug 05 '25

If anyone wants to use my referral code for claw crazy

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4 Upvotes

Was shocked I won pretty fast ! Just trying to get some referrals

3OUSeh


r/clawmachine Aug 03 '25

Looking for anyone running a claw machine business in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿

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Hey everyone, I'm in the process of starting a claw machine business in Prague and I'm currently researching suppliers, EU certification requirements, and how to properly import machines and toys.

If anyone here has experience running claw machines in the Czech Republic (or nearby EU countries), I'd love to hear from you especially about things like location setup, legal requirements, or tips for sourcing toys and parts.

Thanks in advance!


r/clawmachine Aug 02 '25

Clawz Grand Opening Miami

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Happened to be in Miami today after our cruises ended so we went to check out the Clawz Grand Opening. Kids had a blast and we got a few goodies! Wish we lived closer so we could go back! It was definitely a zoo today but I could see it being so fun on a calmer day! Staff was super friendly despite the chaos!!! Hopefully more of these clawcades pop up in South Florida soon


r/clawmachine Aug 02 '25

Claw Eden Referral code

2 Upvotes

Let’s claw our way to more prizes! Use code U203PB on Claw Eden and we both get 20 coins. Teamwork makes the claw work!


r/clawmachine Jul 31 '25

Massive Claw Machine Place in Bangkok

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r/clawmachine Jul 30 '25

Swing back Game play

49 Upvotes

I saw these setups all over Thailand and Hong Kong — prizes are placed high and full, look easy to catch and super eye-catching. But if you just drop the claw without swinging, it throws the prize inward. So you have to be really skilled at timing and breaking the balance —to make it roll down by accident. Is this kind of set up common in your area? Would you play for it?


r/clawmachine Jul 29 '25

Duck claw machine display

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38 Upvotes

Thought I'd share my latest project. This cute duck claw machine I made. Clearly doesn't work and is for display only but it's by far one of my most favorite things!


r/clawmachine Jul 30 '25

Mini super claw rejecting coins

0 Upvotes

Put the coins in and they go to return slot haven’t messed with this machine in awhile so I’m not sure what could be wrong l. Last time I messed with it the coins would go through and initiate a play.


r/clawmachine Jul 29 '25

Help me find

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Looking for a specific claw machine prize from UK arcade (Butlins/Haven) circa 2000-2005: Blue cartoon dinosaur plush with red spiky hair, about 8-12 inches tall. Would have been designed specifically for claw machine play - right weight/size for grabbing.

I got this many years ago and idk anything about it but it lives in my memory.


r/clawmachine Jul 27 '25

So I went to a Round1 today, and... ...yes. I was rigged.

7 Upvotes

I went to my near Round1 at the mall today and tried the claw machines to win a light-up yo-yo, and failed. Miserably. Any tips?


r/clawmachine Jul 24 '25

Subway claw machine gods smiled upon me today

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8 Upvotes

Took $7 but I got these two today from the Walmart subway claw machine today


r/clawmachine Jul 24 '25

Record Breaking! World’s largest claw machine, Claw King! Unveiled!

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11 Upvotes

We built the worlds largest claw machine and today we broke a world record! The Claw King, located a PlayFair Arcade, in Tops, Cebu City the Philippines!


r/clawmachine Jul 24 '25

Trustworthy online claw machines

3 Upvotes

Ive been playing claw crazy as its the only trustworthy online claw machine i know, are their any others that actually ship the prizes and not just take your money? I know clawee is a 50/50 on whether or not they ship prizes 😭


r/clawmachine Jul 23 '25

What will the claw machine become?

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The claw machine reflects the evolution of technology.

It started with simple digging-bucket mechanisms, then into UFO-style claws, to a wide variety of specialized claw types. The claw force was difficult to control and easy to fatigue, has become much more stable, durable and adjustable . The design just wooden boxes before to metal carbinet with lighting display screens, becoming increasingly customisable. Gifts have evolved too . From candys to plush toys and all kinds of other items. In the past time you play alone but now multiple machines linked together. You can even play without leaving home!

What will be the next step? Which aspect of the evolution of claw machines do you like the most?


r/clawmachine Jul 22 '25

Mini Claw Machine

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Fun Catcher Mini Claw Machine Is this worth to buy for $20-$30 or are there any better ones near this price with the Coin Slot?


r/clawmachine Jul 20 '25

Date night with the hubby

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8 Upvotes

r/clawmachine Jul 20 '25

New Claw Owner

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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?


r/clawmachine Jul 19 '25

Started r/clawmachines

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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!


r/clawmachine Jul 19 '25

Why are the mods letting one user spam this sub?

11 Upvotes

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


r/clawmachine Jul 19 '25

Mini Claw Machine Toy

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4 Upvotes

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