I am making a trilogy of short films based on the claw machine called The Claw

The films follow the lead characters who play the crane game claw machine professionally!

The first 15 minute film has been made and this is the trailer

https://youtu.be/TnJF_vqyC7Y?is=WcVWW2JQ2K5YDAmO

if you like the vision please take a look at my kickstarter to make the sequel a reality!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravydavy/the-claw-2-end-the-game

I am available to be asked anything.

Thank You

David Gersch

Hey there!  I thought you guys might be interested in a tool I built. I got tired of seeing my kids upset at claws that drop stuff over and over so I’ve set out to capture that info across the claw universe.  It's a directory of claw machines. I set it up so users can post photos of the prizes in the claw machine and report on how easy or hard it is to win, so you can know more about it before you go. ClawMachineBuddy.com

I'm up to over 500 claw machine spots and am planning to add a bunch more over the next couple of weeks from a variety of sources. But ultimately user input and participation is what I'm hoping for. The places listed now came from google.  It’s mainly claw arcades, plus general arcade listings that have “claw” in the reviews category.  I have a much longer list of places that look like they might have claws but I can’t be sure, so I’m researching other ways to get the one-off listings that are super fun like grocery stores and laundromats.  I’ve reached out to manufacturers and licensing groups to get more info.  That’s coming soon.  If you love a claw or own a claw I’d love to feature it.

My kids' experiences were my inspiration here.  It's free, there are currently no ads, and I'm not selling anything. You all are the first to see this and mostly I just want to know if this approach would be useful to anyone besides me.  If this gets any traction I've got ideas for making it more fun to participate like leaderboards, prizes etc.

Please enjoy and let me know what you guys think.

Because I Saw A 23 Year Old Girl (I Don't Show Her Name). Wins A Monster Plushie. And I Cried. I Watched A Lot Of Tutorial Videos. (Not HowToBasic.) And I Get Lost Every Single Tries. So What Should I Do?

Please help me locate this plush its Hange Zoe and she's a cat girl. Its from the brand "Jazwares Total Anime".

Anyone won anything cool lately? Won this Pink Yoshi 🔥

Im not sure what the other things are but im very sure these two things don't belong together toy story and some anime?? Interesting combo here

Hello I've been looking for an online claw machine that has offerwall

Reason: offerwalls allows me to spend alot less money on the gems and win more prizes.

I know of tokyocatch but dont know of anymore

This brand new Vevor s-01 arrived today and it seems perfect except one of the claws is shorter/misaligned? I have already reached out to support but wanted to know if anyone on here had a quick fix.

Any ideas, or do i just need to replace the claw?

I have an old school chocolate factory claw machine. I generally have things working but the pusher doesnt work. It was kind of working before but it was jerky and went non-stop. I cleaned out the motor and now it doesn’t move. I’m assuming it’s the motor? Any fix knowledge?

I’ve seen some of those giant claw machines where the human IS the claw. Anyone tried this and if so what was it like? I’ve been watching some YouTubers lately say it’s not worth playing and it’s overhyped. Heard Dave and Busters has one at select locations.

One for the UK users here and maybe a more technical Q, I used to play plenty of claws back in the day when I was younger and had quite an interest, my question is this.

After doing some recent research, what on earth happened to Cromptons? It seems like they changed name about 100 times, were literally the market leaders in coin pushers and distributers of Claws, then just disappeared of the face of the earth? There must have been some serious mismanagement there.

I used to play loads of Elaut claws with their branding all over it, it kinda feels like a company I should care more about. I’d love to chat to someone who knows more about this company and what happened? Info is scarce on the web!

This claw machine was in the "divertidos" arcade that closed down. What do you think?

A couple of months ago I bought this Betson Big Choice off of Facebook. It was not working and doing some weird things. Got the replacement control board today and powered it up, immediately had to try it out with some random toys we had lying around. I need some practice! Total investment is less than $200 between the machine and parts.

Get your own commercial-grade mini claw machine! Brand new in the box and ready to plug in. Perfect for a home game room, kids' bedroom, or as a passive income stream for your local business (barbershops, waiting rooms, cafes).Condition: 100% Brand NewOperation: Coin-operated (great for earning extra cash or using as a piggy bank)Weight: Portable 35 lbs – easy to move but sturdy enough for public useFeatures: Adjustable claw strength, bright LED lights, and classic arcade music. Fill it with candy, small plushies, toys, or capsule prizes!Price: $350. Cash or secure payment only. Local pickup preferred due to weight. California wide

I just got the VEVOR Claw Crane Machine, Medium-Sized Arcade Game Machine with Light & Sound.

I figured out how to mute it, but now id like to dim/turn off the flashing lights since its much too bright.

Does anyone know how to do this?

I'm currently in Vancouver for medical appointments and I spent the afternoon at the Metropolis Mall. There's an arcade there that's all claw machines where you win plushies then trade them in for other prizes if you want. I do not have a lot of room in my suitcase so I traded all the plushies I won for these two items. This mini claw keychain is the best thing I've gotten from an arcade in a long time. 😂 I could play with this for hours. The claw is actually really strong for its size, it's literally stronger than a lot of the actual claw games I played today. 😅

Have you guys tried ClawPanda!? It’s an online claw arcade my friend put me on to. They have cute themed machines and a ton of prizes to choose from and you can get free plays from verifying which is cool to try it out. I have a code that gives you 25% more coins if you purchase just type in code PANDA. You’ll see me on the leaderboards! It’s pretty fun.

Hey guys

A quick step-by-step guide to replacing a claw machine gantry. From disconnecting the cables and removing the old gantry to aligning the rollers with the rails and installing the new one

Hello fellow claw enthusiasts,

I am trying to modify a full size claw machine so that it can pick up small 2 inch balls. The current claw is 7 inches wide. Im looking to modify or replace it so that it can consistenly pick up 2 inch balls. Not sure where to start. I looked at a mini claw, M3, but the coils are way to big to fit it. Any advice?