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What Is the Proper Name for a Claw Machine? You Might Be Surprised

2025-08-04

Discover the answer to What is the proper name for a claw machine? in our latest YPFuns article. Explore the origins, variations, and fun facts about this popular arcade game. Perfect for enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Read now for insights and surprises!

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The proper name for a claw machine is:

"Claw crane" or "crane game".

These are the most widely accepted and technically correct terms, especially in the amusement and arcade industry. Here's a quick breakdown:

Claw Crane – Common in the U.S. and used in industry catalogs.
Crane Game – More commonly used in Japan and East Asia (often refers to machines like UFO catchers).
Skill Crane – Sometimes used to emphasize that winning depends on skill (though debatable).
Prize Redemption Machine – A broader industry term that includes claw machines and similar devices.

So, while "claw machine" is the casual term, "claw crane" or "crane game" is typically considered the proper name.

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The display of gifts, what type of gifts are suitable for in the exchange area?

The display of gifts: Put the same color, type, and height of gifts together to ensure a strong visual effect and clear theme publicity according to the promotion of the theme to strengthen the effect.

The key points of the display are: the right time, the right gifts, the right price, the right quantity, and the right location.

Gifts suitable for the exchange area: boutique products, bags, toys, handmade products, blind boxes, currently popular products, as well as medium and extra-large dolls.

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How about the quality than the other similar companies?

Compared with other claw machine manufacturers, we can say that our products are the most cost-efficient at the same level and the best at the same price. Why? Because our promotion strategy is mid-range products with a low price.

Why the price is lower?

A lower price is one of the advantages of our products; it is the result of our selling point and promotion strategy. First is our scale advantage: self-build supply chains to cut down on total costs. Second, our prize machine factory operates in a healthy and reasonable manner without any on-performing assets. Operating efficiency can be maximized. Last, our business insists on the road of cost-performance; if you really plan to cooperate with us, the price is flexible.