Bounce houses and face painting are great, but they age out fast. A claw machine doesn't — it works for a 7-year-old's birthday just as well as a 40th, which makes it one of the easiest activations to book for a mixed-age party.
Why it works for parties
- No supervision required — guests walk up and play on their own.
- Wide age range appeal: kids grab plushies, adults get a dose of nostalgia.
- Free-play mode means you're not managing tickets, tokens, or cash all day.
- Doubles as a party favor station, since every prize is included and unlimited.
Picking your package
- 1 hour ($200): a good fit for a shorter kids' party or a quick backyard gathering.
- 2 hours ($350): our most-booked package, and the sweet spot for a typical birthday party.
- 3 hours ($475) or 4 hours ($575): best for an all-afternoon or all-evening bash where you want the machine running the whole time.
- 6 hours ($700): for a large blowout party or a rental shared across multiple back-to-back celebrations in one day.
Backyard, home, or venue setups
We deliver and set up wherever the party is — a backyard, a rented venue, or a community clubhouse. It needs about a 3-by-3-foot footprint and a nearby outlet, and we're happy to work outdoors as long as there's some cover in case of weather.
Kids' parties vs. milestone birthdays
The machine works for both, but the framing shifts a bit. For a kids' party, it's the main event — expect a rotating cluster of kids around it most of the time, so give it real breathing room away from other activities. For an adult milestone birthday (30th, 40th, 50th, and beyond), it tends to work best as a lounge or bar-area feature — a nostalgic, low-effort activity guests drift toward between conversations rather than something that needs its own dedicated moment on the timeline.
A party favor that doesn't need a separate budget line
Most parties budget for favors separately — goodie bags, small toys, candy stations. Since every play wins a plushie and prizes are unlimited, the machine doubles as the favor station. Guests grab their own on the way out, which also means one less thing to assemble and set out before the party starts.
Tips for a smooth party
- Place it away from the cake and gift table so it doesn't compete for space during those moments.
- For mixed-age parties, give younger kids first crack at it before things get crowded.
- Book two to three weeks ahead if you're aiming for a weekend — those dates go first.
- If the party moves between indoor and outdoor spaces, let us know your preferred spot ahead of time so setup goes quickly.
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