Claw Machine Hire
A real arcade claw machine at your event: lit up, filled with prizes and ready to play. Ideal for parties, corporate events, exhibitions, weddings and fun days across the UK.
What's included
Our claw machines are full-size arcade cabinets with bright LED lighting, a glass prize chamber and a simple joystick and button. Guests steer the claw over the prizes, press the button and watch it drop. If it holds on, the prize drops into the chute.
- Full-size arcade claw machine on wheels
- Clear prize capsules, ready to fill
- Free play or token play
- Adjustable win rate to suit your prizes and budget
- Delivery, set-up, testing and collection
- Optional full cabinet branding
Claw machine specifications
| Machine size | Approx. 0.65m wide × 0.65m deep × 1.8m high (2ft 2in × 2ft 2in × 5ft 11in) |
|---|---|
| Space needed | About 1m × 1.5m including room for players to stand |
| Power | One standard 13 amp socket within reach (we can advise on generators for outdoor events) |
| Access | Fits through a standard doorway on wheels. Tell us about stairs, lifts or long carries |
| Players | One at a time, all ages |
| Play modes | Free play, or credits and tokens |
| Win setting | Adjustable, from pure skill to a guaranteed win every go |
| Prizes | Supplied with clear capsules as standard. Fill them with your own prizes, or ask us to source some |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoors, or outdoors under a gazebo or marquee on a firm, level surface |
Not sure if it will fit? Send us a photo of the space or the venue name and we'll check for you.
Where our claw machines go
Parties & celebrations
Christmas parties, birthdays, weddings and prom nights. Fill it with sweets, gifts or party favours.
Corporate & staff events
Team days, conferences, awards and summer parties, with company swag as prizes.
Shopping centres & retail
Footfall promotions, store openings and seasonal campaigns that keep shoppers on site.
Claw machine or prize crane?
They're the same game. Some people call it a claw machine, some a prize crane, crane game, arcade grabber or teddy grabber. Whatever you call it, you get the same full-size machine, the same easy controls and the same queue of people trying to beat it.
If prizes are the focus, take a look at prize crane hire to see how we stock the machine and set the win rate. For exhibitions and launches, our branded prize cranes wrap the whole cabinet in your artwork.
Claw machine hire FAQ
What's the difference between a claw machine and a prize crane?
Nothing, really. Claw machine, prize crane, crane game, arcade grabber and teddy grabber are all names for the same arcade game: guests steer a claw over the prizes, drop it and try to grab something. We use the names interchangeably.
How much does claw machine hire cost?
Prize crane hire starts from £595 + VAT for a day. The final price depends on how many machines you need, the length of your event, where it is, and whether you'd like custom branding or prizes supplied. Send us your details for a fixed quote.
What events is claw machine hire good for?
Corporate events, Christmas parties, exhibitions and trade shows, product launches, weddings, birthdays, school and university events, fun days, festivals, shopping centre promotions and charity fundraisers. Anywhere people gather, a claw machine draws a crowd.
Is a claw machine suitable for children?
Yes. Claw machines are easy and safe for all ages, which makes them a favourite at family fun days, school fairs and children's parties.
Can we hire a claw machine for more than one day?
Yes. We hire for single days, multi-day exhibitions and longer periods. Multi-day and multi-machine bookings are priced accordingly. Just ask.
Does the machine need coins or can it be free to play?
Most events run on free play, so guests just press start. We can also set it to take tokens or credits if you want to control how many goes each person gets.
Is the equipment safe and insured?
Our equipment is PAT tested and covered by public liability insurance. We can send risk assessments, method statements and insurance certificates for venue and organiser paperwork.
Book a prize crane
Send us your date, venue and how many machines you need. We'll come back with availability and a quote.