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Iris·September 2026·7 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Claw Machine?

Real rental pricing from a Bay Area operator. What parties, weddings, and multi-day branded conference activations actually cost, and why.

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Alex·July 2026·7 min read

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.

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Leann·July 2026·5 min read

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.

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Alex·June 2026·5 min read

Trade Show and Corporate Event Activation Ideas That Actually Work

Most brand activations get ignored. Here is what we have learned about the ones that actually drive engagement at trade shows, conferences, and corporate events.

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Iris·May 2026·5 min read

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.

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Iris·March 2026·4 min read

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.

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John·February 2026·6 min read

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.

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Alex·February 2026·8 min read

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.