Cost Breakdown: How Much Do Claw Machines Cost in Japan?
Claw machines in Japan can vary widely in price depending on the type, size, and features. Here's a rough breakdown of costs:
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New Small-Scale Machines:
These usually range from ¥100,000 to ¥300,000 ($700 to $2,000 USD). They are often used in smaller arcades or for personal use. -
Mid-Range Machines:
Mid-sized or slightly more advanced claw machines with better features and customization options can cost ¥300,000 to ¥600,000 ($2,000 to $4,000 USD). -
High-End and Large-Scale Machines:
High-quality, large, or specialized claw machines, such as those used in larger arcades or those with advanced tech like screens, can go for ¥600,000 to ¥1,200,000 ($4,000 to $8,000 USD) or more. -
Second-Hand Machines:
If you're looking for used machines, you can find them for ¥50,000 to ¥250,000 ($350 to $1,700 USD) depending on their condition and age. There are marketplaces in Japan where arcade operators often sell used machines. -
Rental Options:
Some suppliers also offer rental agreements for claw machines, which could cost you around ¥10,000 to ¥50,000 per month ($70 to $350 USD), depending on the machine's condition and type.
Overall, the cost depends largely on the type of machine and whether it's new or second-hand. If you're looking to buy in bulk, some suppliers may offer discounts.

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Solutions
Materials that need to be prepared in the early stage of opening?
Site area: ground paste, knife flag, game coin, coin box, coin basket, coin bag, advertising water sign, exchange area notice, special cart, work clothes, gift bag, doll label card, electrical tool box, exchange area points label rack and label paper, machine code, currency, play instructions, audio and microphone, battery.
Office supplies: such as computers, printers, A4 paper, doll guns and glue needles, black pens, big head pens, and staplers.
Daily necessities: such as scissors, gift hooks, size of transparent glue, sanitary towels, mop, bucket, dustpan, large trash can, garbage bags, sewing bag, key ring, rubber band, and so on.
How to set the exchange ratio of gifts?
The starting target of our exchange proportion can not be too high; you can plan toys for claw machines that can be exchanged. The proportion of the exchange is generally set between 1.5 times and 2 times. It depends on the cost performance of the gift.
If we pull the start aim too high, the exchange rate will drop.
In addition, we can choose some individual gifts every month to do the exchange promotion activities.
Customization
What kind of payment acceptable?
We accept payments by T/T (bank transfer), Western Union and L/C.
We Help You Open a Claw Machine Shop , What’s we provide?
We support customization for free.
1. We are a source claw machine factory with a mature supplier chain and a good production schedule. The price is more competitive in the market.
2. We support OEM/ODM, promoting your own brand.
3. We support product-free design within 2 working days.
Product
What are the steps of purchase?
First, you can send your inquiry to our company. Second, our staff will contact you later. Third, tell us the products you are looking for and how many pieces you want, and if you need custom, send us the detailed information. First, pay the deposit, and we will produce the claw machines. Finally, pay for the rest of the parts, and we will deliver.
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