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Standard outlet or jackey battery powered backup
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Built to hit these goals
- Reach
- Engagement
- Content
- Brand in hand
- Data capture
WHY IT WORKS
What we track & report
- Plays
- Survey responses collected
- Opt-ins and emails captured
- Photos and videos shared
Every number lands in your post-event report.
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How it works
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Guests tap through your custom-designed, branded question screens on the iPad. The claw only activates once they finish, and every answer becomes guest data for your team.
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They work the claw to grab a prize while the booth captures every play.
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Each play becomes a branded photo or video they print on the spot or send to their phone.
From real activations
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Questions planners ask
How much space does it need?
A 3' x 3' area. The booth stands just under 7' tall, so it fits under most ceilings.
How do guests get their photos or videos?
The booth captures a photo or video of every play. Guests get a branded printout, a digital share, or both, depending on the setup you choose.
Can it work outdoors?
Yes, as long as it's set up in a covered space like a tent, pavilion or covered patio. With anything photo or video, temperature and lighting make or break the result, so direct sun, rain and extreme heat or cold won't work. It runs on a standard outlet or our Jackery battery power, so it doesn't need to sit next to a building. We'll go over the spot with you before the event.
How far in advance should we book?
The earlier the better, since spring and fall dates fill up fast. If your date is close, reach out anyway and we'll tell you straight whether we can make it work.
Branded Claw Machine Rental for Brand Activations in NJ & NYC
The Claw Photobooth is a claw machine and a photo booth in one, and it's brand new: you won't see it at every event. Guests answer a few of your questions on an iPad, then take their shot at grabbing a prize from the claw while the booth captures every play on camera. They walk away with a prize, a branded photo or video of the moment, and your team walks away with real guest data. We bring this branded claw machine to product launches, trade shows, sports events and corporate events across New Jersey, New York City and Connecticut.
A game that collects your data
We custom design a branded question intake on the iPad around your campaign: your look, your questions, your data fields. The claw doesn't activate until the guest completes it. A shot at the prize is the reward, so guests actually finish it, and every response becomes guest data for your team. It's survey data that feels like play, not a clipboard.
Why brands love a custom claw machine
- Something new: a claw machine photo booth is a brand-new format, so it stands out on a crowded floor.
- Everyone wants a turn: the game draws a crowd and keeps the line moving at about 40 plays an hour.
- Prizes that carry your brand: fill it with capsules, promotional items or branded giveaways.
- You control the odds: we can tune claw strength and maximum wins, so your prizes last the whole event.
- Content from every play: photos, videos and GIFs of the moment guests win or just miss, sent digitally or printed on site.
Branded inside and out
The iPad intake, photos and videos carry your logo and campaign graphics, and the prizes inside can be your own branded merch. For an additional cost, the cabinet itself can be custom wrapped to your campaign, with lighting and sound to match. We design and print the wrap for your event.
Built for the data you're paying for
Brands hire activations for the data. Every play starts with your branded intake and an email with an opt-in for your marketing list, so each guest turns into a real contact your team can follow up with. After the event you get the count of plays, survey responses collected, opt-ins and emails captured, and photos and videos shared.
Small footprint, easy setup
The cabinet sits on about a 22" x 22" base and stands just under 7' tall with its top screen, so it fits in a tight trade show booth. It runs on a standard outlet or battery power, so it doesn't need to sit next to a wall, and it's event-ready in about 20 minutes.
Where a claw machine booth works best
- Trade shows and expos: a game everyone stops for, with a survey built in.
- Product launches and sampling: load it with your product and let guests win it.
- Sports and fan events: team merch in the claw and a shareable moment for every fan.
- Corporate events and holiday parties: swag people actually want to win.
- Retail and brand pop-ups: foot traffic turns into plays, content and contacts.
More questions about claw machine rental
What is a claw photo booth?
A claw machine combined with a photo booth. Guests complete your branded questions, play for a prize and get a branded photo or video of their turn.
Can we choose the questions?
Yes. We custom design the branded iPad intake around your campaign and the data you want to collect. The claw only activates once a guest completes it.
Can guests get a printed photo?
Yes. On-site printing is available as an option, so guests can leave with a branded print along with their prize.
Can we use our own prizes?
Yes. It can be stocked with capsules, promotional items, prizes and branded giveaways.
Can you control how often guests win?
Yes. We can adjust claw strength and set a maximum number of wins, so your prizes last.
Does it need staff?
It can run staffed or unstaffed. We recommend a brand ambassador to walk guests through your questions on the iPad.
How much space does it need?
About a 3' x 3' area. The cabinet base is about 22" x 22" and it stands just under 7' tall.
Ready to plan yours? Tell us about your activation and we'll recommend the setup and show you how we'll measure it.
