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Behind the scenes of building the future of arcade gaming.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Claw Machine?
Rentals start at $750 for 6 hours, and most parties land at $1,000 to $1,400 all-in. Real Bay Area pricing for parties, weddings, and branded conference activations.
Custom Branded Claw Machine Rentals: How to Turn Prize Games into Event Marketing
The playbook for running a branded claw machine as a marketing engine. Token scavenger hunts, merch capsules, lead generation, and more ideas that work.
Arcade Visit Guide: What to Expect at Clawesome in San Mateo
Planning your first visit to our San Mateo claw arcade? Here is everything to expect, from how credits work to the prizes, tips, and hours.
Claw Machine Brand Activations: Trade Show and Corporate Event Ideas That Actually Work
Most brand activations get ignored. Why a branded claw machine draws a crowd at trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, and what one costs.
Renting a Claw Machine for Your Wedding
The unexpected touch your guests remember. How a claw machine became the most talked-about detail at Bay Area weddings.
Kids Birthday Party Rentals
Looking for kids birthday party rentals in the Bay Area? Learn how Clawesome claw machines can be the highlight of your child's celebration.
How Clawesome Started
The origin story of Clawesome. How a trip to Japan with my wife inspired us to bring the joy of claw arcades to San Mateo.
Why does Clawesome have a mobile app?
Why we chose to build our own custom hardware, eliminate tokens, and create a mobile-first arcade experience from scratch.