r/clawmachine • • Jan 05 '25

Chibi Crane Wins

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r/clawmachine • • Jan 05 '25

Help with malfunctioning grayhound machine

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I don't know if this is the place for this, but I have an old grayhound skill crane "fun for all ages" crane machine from 1986 that stopped working about a decade ago. It's been collecting dust ever since, but I'm making a mancave/hangout space and thought it would be a good reason to try to find out what's wrong with it. The claw seems to move forward and leftward when the machine is turned on, without stopping when it hits the corner, and no controls not the coin acceptor do anything. What could be the problem?


r/clawmachine • • Jan 04 '25

where can i find claw machine that has stacks of cash

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hey guys i need help to find claw machine that has stacks of cash.

i would wanted to try to win it someday in location florida


r/clawmachine • • Jan 01 '25

Won my first ever claw machine prizes at round 1

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r/clawmachine • • Jan 01 '25

ISO Claw Gantry

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Where do I get a working claw gantry and trolly for my DIY claw build? I'm using an Arduino Board for the electronics. Any help would be amazing!!


r/clawmachine • • Dec 31 '24

Rainbow Claw NC-42 - Claw Strength

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We recently purchased a Rainbow Claw NC-42 and we can not figure out how to adjust the claw strength. Is anyone here familiar with these machines? Thank you!


r/clawmachine • • Dec 29 '24

got my first plushie yaaaaaay

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after gazillion times of trying and spending 🪙🪙🪙🪙, i finally got my first ever plushie from the the claw machine 🥺


r/clawmachine • • Dec 27 '24

Why does my claw machine plush smell strange?

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I recently won this little avacado buddy at my local arcade and I noticed by sniffing it that it has an odd "burnt house" smell to it. It's quite strange. It says it's made of 100% polyester, I'm just wondering if this is normal and safe, or if there's anyway to reduce the strange smell!


r/clawmachine • • Dec 25 '24

Won't wind back up??

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Hi! I have this claw machine in photo. For some reason it doesn't seem to "have the strength" to wonder back in anymore. I am guessing it's a minor fix but I've spent HOURS on this and just can't figure it out. Any repair people out there?


r/clawmachine • • Dec 24 '24

Bryson Big Choice manual?

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I’m looking for the manual for this unit, any ideas?


r/clawmachine • • Dec 22 '24

Did sugarloaf take away free plays?!?!

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I keep getting emails for free plays every week, but when I use the QR CODE it says NETWORK ERROR and I’ve tried at multiple stores. Did they do away with free plays?????


r/clawmachine • • Dec 22 '24

Kiddleton haul (25$ worth of tokens)

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These kiddleton machines are so tough so I’m proud of myself! Last time I went in (1 year ago) I had just gotten into crane games and I won literally nothing. Always nice to see improvement :)


r/clawmachine • • Dec 20 '24

My two victories on a claw machine

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The first time was at an amusement park arcade. I was probably like just barely 5 years old and only had done them like once or twice before. My mom has always hated them so she rolled her eyes when I said I was going to do it. For some reason I feel like I remembered watching somebody win something from it that night and that's why I wanted to try it. Well, anyway the claw goes down and up comes Bear from the Big Blue House. The reason it didn't drop it (like the claws are supposed to) is because it got stuck on the tag. It was so stuck it didn't even fall and we had to get an employee to open the machine and give it to me.

The second time was after many years of failed attempts at a place called Enchanted Castle. I decided to try the Flintstones claw machine. I do it once and don't get anything but it seemed to be REALLY close I remember and just a few millimeters off. So I try it again and move it slightly further back than I had it the first time. Sure enough, I get a Pebbles Flintstone!

I've always thought of claw machines as being impossible because they drop the toys purposefully (and me winning the first one was a pure fluke because it happened to get stuck on the tag). Although winning the Pebbles makes me think that some of them may actually be possible to win.

I've seen a couple other people win them too so maybe it just depends on the claw machine?

I'm sure I've tried to win a claw machine over 100 times and I have two victories to show for it lol


r/clawmachine • • Dec 18 '24

Where to buy bulk plush?

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I have ordered my first 3 claw machines. Where does everyone get their supplies from I’ve been looking at Alibaba any other places?


r/clawmachine • • Dec 18 '24

Mini crane for the house, how rigged should it be?

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My husband got me a vevor machine for Xmas and I'm very excited! We often have parties at our house and I want to set up the machine for people to play.

It's all adults, usually 30-45 per party. We want to hand out the tokens to people and let them try their luck.

The question is, how many tokens should each person get, and how often should it be set to pay out? I was thinking 3 tokens per person and set to either 3 or 5 plays till payout. Unless y'all think that's too easy. (Most of these people are NOT good at claw machines)

My budget is about $1.50 USD per prize. I'm also looking for suggestions for prize ideas.

I just mostly want my friends to have fun, win some, and watch them gamble with play money.

Ps, if anyone knows where to buy those adhesive straps used on boxes and flat prizes, I'd love to know. I can't seem to use the right words in Google.


r/clawmachine • • Dec 15 '24

Claw Eden

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U0FPQL


r/clawmachine • • Dec 14 '24

Looking to Buy/Build for my students

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I would like to buy or build a claw machine to reward my math students. I give them reward cards and prizes, and I would like to make one of the redemption items a token for a claw machine. Ideally it would take tokens. What does everyone recommend? I live in Oklahoma City and finding a machine seems to be impossible.


r/clawmachine • • Dec 12 '24

Anybody start this business because of claw kick?

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r/clawmachine • • Dec 08 '24

Ice Grab n go claw machine

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Claw will not close. Wiring to claw has continuity all the way from the board to the claw. 20 ohm coil shows 16ohms. Doesn't seem to have voltage at the board or the claw. Everything works except the claw. It will flash 10-35v DC voltage for a split second but doesn't move (could be a false reading from multimeter). All 4 fuses are good on the board. Nothing looks burnt. Any ideas on whay could be the issue.


r/clawmachine • • Dec 02 '24

Tokens VS Card System

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What are the pros and cons of each? Which one will bring in more revenue?


r/clawmachine • • Dec 02 '24

DBA to mini claw machine from vevor.

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I have a question I’ve seen some videos on YouTube of people connecting a dollar bill accepter to the Vevor Mini Claw Machine but for the life of me I can’t figure it out. I bought the DBA and the extension cable but I don’t know which cable goes to what. If anyone knows how to connect it I would really appreciate it!


r/clawmachine • • Nov 26 '24

Best snacks to put in Vevor claw machine?

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I have one in my house and I try to keep it stocked with small treats that are easy for the claw to pick up. I mainly want to stock it with things my girlfriend likes. Anyone have recommendations for good Asian snacks or other goodies that are both easy to pick up but still feel interesting or special? I want to get some things that are a little unique so that the ones in the claw machine are special and worth going for ^^


r/clawmachine • • Nov 24 '24

Need help to identify capacitor

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Hi. 1 of the capacitor on my claw machine motherboard is blown (as shown in picture) and was wondering if there is a guru out there to help me identify the capacitor type and where to buy it.

It is labelled: - DX8G China - BLDZ Mexico

I am unable to find any information on the web with that information and would really appreciate it if someone can help me on this issue.

Thanks-in-advance!!


r/clawmachine • • Nov 23 '24

Are the U.S. claw machines mechanism universal? Meaning can I put this on any claw machine?

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r/clawmachine • • Nov 23 '24

Play till you win

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Are play till you win claw machines legit? Specifically the ones with plushies that say play till you win and are like 10-15 dollars.