Prize Crane Hire
Arcade prize cranes stocked with your merchandise, samples, vouchers or plush toys. You choose the prizes and how often people win, and we deliver and set up anywhere in the UK.
A prize machine that works for you
A prize crane is the easiest way to give things away that people actually remember. Instead of leaving freebies on a table, guests win them, and they'll tell everyone about it.
- Your prizes: branded merchandise, samples, sweets, vouchers or plush toys
- Your win rate: skill only, a set ratio, or a guaranteed win every go
- Your rules: free play for everyone, or tokens handed out by your team
- Your brand: optional full cabinet wrap in your artwork
Choose how often people win
Win every time
Every player leaves with a prize. Great for sampling, giveaways and children's events.
Set ratio
A win roughly every few goes, so your prize stock lasts the whole event.
Skill only
A proper arcade challenge. Perfect for high-value prizes and competitions.
Token play
Hand out tokens to visitors who scan a badge, sign up or chat to your team.
What to put in your prize crane
Capsule prizes
Fill clear 95mm capsules with branded gifts, sweets, samples or a prize card for something bigger.
Plush toys & teddies
The classic claw machine look. Perfect for parties, family events and Christmas.
Products & samples
Let guests win your product. A memorable way to launch something new.
Prize crane 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 |
Prize crane hire FAQ
Are prizes included?
Every machine comes with clear capsules ready to fill. Most clients fill them with their own merchandise, samples, vouchers or sweets. We can also source plush toys and prizes for you at an extra cost.
Can you set the machine so everyone wins?
Yes. The win rate is adjustable. Choose a guaranteed win for every player, a set ratio such as one win in every few goes, or leave it as a true game of skill.
What prizes work best in a prize crane?
Prizes that fit inside a 95mm capsule work best: branded pens, keyrings, lip balms, sweets, gift cards and samples. Small plush toys, teddies and soft packs like crisps also grab well. We'll advise on what suits your machine.
Can the prizes include vouchers or cash?
Yes. Many clients put discount codes, gift vouchers, competition entries or 'golden ticket' prize cards inside capsules, so a small capsule can still carry a big prize.
Who keeps the machine topped up during the event?
We fill the machine at set-up and show your team how to refill it in seconds. For bigger events we can supply an attendant to run the machine, refill it and hand out prizes.
Can you supply prizes for us?
Yes. We can source plush toys, sweets and novelty prizes, or work with your promotional merchandise supplier. Prizes are charged on top of the hire.
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.
Book a prize crane
Send us your date, venue and how many machines you need. We'll come back with availability and a quote.