Buy vending machines: High attractiveness and guaranteed turnover for your business
The grabber machine, also known as a gripper, is a popular attraction at funfairs, fairs, street festivals or in shopping centres. Grabber machines, often referred to as toy machines, attract many people with their typical grabber arm, who skilfully try to get hold of soft toys or games.
Buy a claw machine: Models for children, catering and amusement arcades
A claw machine attracts attention as soon as it stands in the corner. At the funfair, in the shopping centre, in the amusement arcade: anyone who stands in front of it will want to operate the gripper arm. At Kickerkult, you'll find claw machines in every size category, from mini models for home use to professional machines weighing several tonnes for continuous operation. Greifarmautomat, Greifer, Kraller or Claw Machine: It's always the same game principle, only the design changes. Our range includes strong brands such as Elaut, Magic Play, WIK and Coast to Coast. If you would like to buy a claw machine and are unsure about which size and features are right for your location, give us a call or visit our showroom in Berlin.
Overview of claw machine types: from mini to XL
The size class determines almost everything: footprint, purchase price, target group, daily revenue. If you know where the device is located, you can narrow down the selection in just a few minutes. The following overview shows five typical designs with a specific example model so that you can compare the dimensions directly.
| Type | Example model | Weight | Application area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Coast to Coast Fun Zone mini | 51 kg | Counter, event area, private |
| Compact | Magic Play Prize Zone 31″ | 120 kg | Gastronomy, foyer |
| Standard | WIK Lucky Prize | 110 kg | Gaming hall, bowling centre |
| Large | According to E-Claw 900 | 210 kg | Amusement arcade, shopping centre |
| XL/Professional | According to Big E | 965 kg | Large location, funfair |
The range extends from the Fun Zone mini for €1,699 to the Elaut Big E for €25,990. This means that a suitable model can be found for every location without compromising on the playing experience.
Gripping machine for children: small design, big fun
Where children play, it's not the largest possible surface area that counts, but the right height and an adjustable gripper arm. The Coast to Coast Fun Zone mini measures 55.88 × 43.18 × 167.64 cm, weighs 51 kg and fits on any stable counter. At €1,699, it is the most affordable entry-level model in the range. The WIK Trendstar with 110 kg offers slightly more height and a classic stand-up character, designed for young and old alike. If you want to make a gripping machine accessible to children and adjust the level of difficulty at the same time, you can opt for the Magic Play Prize Zone 31″: 94 × 78 × 198 cm, 120 kg, with adjustable gripper arm strength. So the youngest player wins just as often as the adult companion. You can also find all slot machines at a glance for further concepts in our range.
Professional gaming machines for arcades and high-frequency locations
A gripper quickly runs for ten hours a day in an amusement arcade. What counts here is not appearance, but performance. With the E-Claw 900 (106 × 90 × 210 cm, 210 kg, 8,990 euros), the Belgian manufacturer Elaut supplies a standard device for commercial operators. Those expecting a higher frequency can opt for the 2-player version with 212 × 180 × 210 cm and 270 kg for €15,690: two gripper arms, two paying customers at the same time. At the top of the construction class is the Elaut Big E with 240 × 250 × 275 cm, 965 kg and a price of 25,990 euros, designed for large locations and showcase sites. All professional models have an anti-shake function and adjustable gripping force. This allows the operator to precisely control the profit distribution and react flexibly to the location, time of day and target group.
What you should look out for when buying a claw machine
Before you decide on a model, check five key points. They will determine whether the device will save you money later on or just take up space.
Filling material and cuddly toys for the grab-and-go machine
What's in the gripper determines whether the player gets another round. Plush toys are the most popular, followed by sweets, small toys and brand franchises such as Smurfs, Marvel, Minions or Paw Patrol. If you want to buy a cuddly toy gripper machine, think about the filling. We only recommend CE-certified goods, especially for locations close to children. We recommend Landahl & Baumann as a reliable partner for filling material; the selection ranges from standard plush to licensed articles. With normal frequency, filling once or twice a month is sufficient. If you want to add to the classic fairground mix, you can combine the grabber with a coin pusher: Find out more in our category Buy coin pusher.
Setting up a coin pusher: Locations, branding and funding
A vending machine works wherever people are waiting or strolling. Amusement arcades, bowling centres and shopping centres are the classics, as are restaurants, supermarkets, fairgrounds, trade fairs and, of course, funfairs. If you want to buy funfair machines, you need to plan for mobility: Standard machines are transportable, while professional models weighing 200 kg or more need a permanent base. Each grabber can be visually customised to suit the brand. We supply film decals ex works, the pattern is created after the order has been placed and the delivery time is around two to three weeks. You are not restricted to direct purchase: We offer purchase, leasing from a market presence of two years, financing and hire with a minimum term of nine months. We will be happy to clarify which option suits your business model in person. You can find more details at Rent slot machines.
Order a gaming machine with your own branding
A film changes more than you think. The neutral gripper becomes a brand image that sticks in your mind as you pass by. Branding options include the Magic Play Prize Zone and the UFO Crane. The process is simple: you place the order, we create the pattern and you approve the graphic. The delivery time is around two to three weeks. Customised stickers are particularly popular at trade fairs, company events and in shopping centres with their own corporate design. If you take the concept further, you can combine the gripper with other eye-catchers. You can find an overview at Buy arcade machines.
Frequently asked questions about the gripper machine
What does a claw machine cost?
A gripper machine costs between €1,699 and €25,990 at Kickerkult, depending on size and features. The Coast to Coast Fun Zone mini starts at €1,699. Standard machines for catering and smaller arcades are in the mid-range segment with the Magic Play Prize Zone 31″ or 36″ from €2,799. For professional locations, the Elaut E-Claw 900 starts at €8,990, while the XL model Elaut Big E costs €25,990.
Can I rent a grabber instead of buying one?
Yes, you can rent a gripping machine from Kickerkult, the minimum rental period is nine months and is aimed at companies. We also offer leasing for business customers with a market presence of two years or more. Private customers often use hire purchase if the one-off purchase is beyond their means. Which option is the most economical depends on the location, term and tax situation. A brief telephone consultation usually clarifies this within a few minutes.
How often do I need to refill the vending machine?
Filling once or twice a month is sufficient with normal frequency. The exact effort required depends on the location and the selected game mode: In vending mode, every player wins and goods must be replenished accordingly more frequently. In win mode with a reduced win rate, longer intervals are sufficient. We recommend our specialised partner Landahl & Baumann, with whom many of our commercial customers have been working for years, as a source of plush, licensed articles and sweets.
Can I adjust the level of difficulty?
Yes, all gripping machines offered by Kickerkult have an adjustable gripper arm strength and adjustable speed. This allows the operator to control how often a player wins and adjust the odds to the location, time of day and target group. The Coast to Coast models even come with a measuring device that can be used to precisely check the gripping force. You can also choose between the vending mode, in which every game attempt results in a win, and the classic win mode with a share of luck.
