Bay Area Claw Machine Rental
Rent a full-size claw machine for any event. We deliver and set up in San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, and across the Peninsula. Weddings, birthdays, corporate events, festivals, and trade shows.
Full-Service Rentals
We handle the logistics from delivery to teardown. Just tell us where and when.
Delivery and setup
We bring the machine, set it up, and calibrate it on-site.
Plushies and prizes
Add a plushie pack, or supply your own prizes.
Free play or token mode
Unlimited plays, or classic token play. Your choice.
6-hour rental period
Extended time available if you need it.
Phone support
Call or text us during your event if anything comes up.
Pickup and teardown
We come back and handle everything after.
How Renting a Claw Machine Works
Four steps from first message to the last plushie. Most bookings take one email and a date.
01
Get a quote
Tell us the date, venue, and event type. We confirm availability and send pricing within 24 hours.
02
Lock in your date
A deposit holds the machine. Pick free play or token mode, add a plushie pack, and choose any branding.
03
We deliver and set up
Our crew brings the machine, places it, calibrates the claw, stocks the prizes, and walks you through it.
04
Play, then we pick up
Guests play for 6 hours, or longer if you extend. We come back after the event and handle teardown.
Our most popular bookings are wedding claw machine rentals, birthday parties, and custom branded machines for trade shows and brand activations.
Rent for Any Occasion
Choose your event type for pricing, details, and availability.
Weddings
Cocktail hour, late-night surprise, or both. Custom branding to match your theme.
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Corporate Events
Team outings, holiday parties, trade shows, and brand activations with custom machine wraps.
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Holiday Parties
Company holiday parties and end of year events. Prizes included, custom branding optional.
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Festivals
High-throughput entertainment for crowds of any size. Multi-day pricing available.
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Conferences
Drive booth traffic, break the ice, and give attendees something to talk about.
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Birthday Parties
The party they'll talk about for weeks. Free play, plushie favors, zero parent stress.
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In-Store Parties
Host at our San Mateo arcade. Reserved space, tap-to-play cards, and prizes for every guest.
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$750
per machine for 6 hours
Delivery, pickup, and plushie packs priced separately.
Multi-machine
Discounts for 2+ machines
Multi-day
Reduced rates for festivals and expos
Custom branding
Machine wraps and acrylic branding available
Machines
Pick your machine. Our full-size arcade claw machines stand almost 7 feet tall, run on a standard 120V outlet, and handle 30 to 40 plays per hour. The mini claw fits tighter venues and smaller prizes.
Mini Claw Machine Rental
The mini claw is a 4-player multiplayer claw machine. Four guests play at the same time, each with their own claw, so the line moves four times faster than a single-player cabinet. It is shorter than our full-size machine, fits restaurant private rooms, retail floors, and backyard parties, and takes smaller prizes like capsule toys, keychains, and mini plush. Same standard outlet.
4 players at once
Four claws, four sets of controls. Great for crowds, kids parties, and booths where you want people playing together.
Smaller prizes
Capsules, keychains, candy, and mini plush. Great for branded swag that fits in a capsule.
Same price
$750 for 6 hours, with the same delivery, setup, and pickup. Ask us about your venue and we will tell you which one to book.
Bay Area Coverage
We deliver claw machine rentals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, from San Francisco and Oakland down the Peninsula to San Jose and Silicon Valley. Based in downtown San Mateo, we are minutes from Burlingame, Foster City, and Redwood City, and we regularly set up at venues in Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale.
Planning an event in the city or the South Bay? See our San Francisco claw machine rental and San Jose claw machine rental pages for venues, delivery details, and past events there.
Don't see your city? Contact us. We travel further for larger events.
Claw Machine Rental FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a claw machine?
Claw machine rentals start at $750 per machine for 6 hours. Delivery, pickup, and plushie packs are priced separately, so most parties land between $1,000 and $1,400 all-in. Multi-machine and multi-day discounts are available.
What events can you rent a claw machine for?
We rent claw machines for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, festivals, conferences, trade shows, and brand activations. Any event works, indoors or outdoors under cover.
Where do you deliver claw machine rentals?
We deliver throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Burlingame, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale. We travel further for larger events.
What is included in a claw machine rental?
Every rental includes a 6-hour rental period, free play or token mode, on-site setup and calibration, a quick walkthrough so you can run the machine, and phone support during your event. Delivery, pickup, and plushie packs are priced separately.
How much space and power does a claw machine need?
Our full-size machines stand almost 7 feet tall and weigh around 350 pounds, so plan for roughly a 3 by 3 foot footprint plus room for a line. They run on a standard 120V outlet within 25 feet. We handle the loading, so you just need a clear path to the spot.
Do you rent mini claw machines?
Yes. The mini claw is a 4-player multiplayer claw machine, so four guests play at once with their own claw and controls. It is a shorter cabinet for tighter rooms and takes smaller prizes like capsule toys, keychains, and mini plush. It rents for the same $750 for 6 hours as a full-size machine and runs on the same standard outlet.
Can I put my own prizes in a rented claw machine?
Yes. Add one of our plushie packs, or stock the machine with your own prizes: wedding favors, branded merch, gift cards, or product samples. We show you how to open and refill the machine during setup.
How many people can play a rented claw machine?
Each machine handles about 30 to 40 plays per hour. For crowds over a few hundred guests we recommend two or more machines, and multi-machine pricing brings the per-machine cost down.
Can the claw machine be custom branded?
Yes. We offer LED-backlit acrylic marquees, printed interior backdrops, custom control panels, and full vinyl wraps. A wedding branding kit with your names and date is $350. Custom branding needs at least 21 to 30 days of lead time.
How far in advance should I book a claw machine rental?
We recommend booking at least 2 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and holidays. Custom branding requires at least 30 days notice. We confirm availability within 24 hours.
Ready to rent a claw machine?
Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.