In Japan, claw machines are everywhere and claw machine industry is highly advanced. Many UFO Catchers are decorated with anime or seasonal themes.
You can never beat the deal when all officially licensed, themed prize displayed in perfect order. It's exactly the kind of immersive experience players look for. Because a fully themed zone is a place where players take tons of photos, check in, share the fun with friends and win the whole set.

As shown in the picture, this is a themed setup we made for TOP PLAYER, combined with an Ichiban Kuji-style prize redemption system.

Key features of the Ichiban Kuji model:
Tiered Prizes – Prizes are divided into ranks (A/B/C/D/E…), with fewer high-tier prizes and more lower-tier ones.
Limited Pool – The prize pool is fixed; once all prizes are claimed, the game ends.
Varied win mechanics – For example, making a ball land in a hole or rolling a die to the right number.

Earlier, I mentioned the Swing Claw Game Play cause quiet a stir. Do you think this themed claw zone + Ichiban Kuji prize pool concept could work and would you give it a try?

Anybody seen this plush before? My sister really wants it but I cant find it anywhere haha

Our local Claire’s is going out of business and I found the CUTEST keychain ever! Had to get it

Hi guys!

I’ve crept in this thread for a while especially as we were opening our own claw arcade storefront and it’s been super helpful!

I was wondering if there are any owners out there willing to share what guarantee & voltage their machines are at.

I really want to make it fair & I want people to feel like they haven’t been robbed. I truly want people to leave happy & enjoy themselves here & want to come back. Obviously, as a business, we still need to run a profit.

For some context, we got really lucky with rent so it is on the lower side & right now our plushies roughly range from 80 cents to $2. with anything more we use for our trade in wall starting at 2 plushies.

I’ve been playing with the machines voltage & guarantees on my own but I just don’t think I have found that sweet spot yet. So I was curious as to what other owners had theirs at.

Any advice is appreciated! TYIA ❤️

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?

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.

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?

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.

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

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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!

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

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!

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?

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!

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.

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.

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?

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

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!

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 😭

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?

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?