Human claw machine
The fairground claw at full size — you are the claw
A 3 × 3 m structure where the participant, secured in a certified harness, is lowered head first to grab prizes while teammates steer with the controls. The game that generates the most social media videos.
- Space
- 5 × 5 m
- Power
- 220 V · 220 W
- Set-up
- 1 h
How it works
The player puts on the harness and is suspended over a pit full of prizes. A teammate moves the crane with a three-axis joystick and, at the right moment, lowers them to grab what they can in one minute. It is teamwork, laughter and a guaranteed prize for the best coordinated.
Safety and staff
The harness is certified and the motorised system has speed limits. It is always run by our staff, who fit the harness and supervise every round. It needs a 5 × 5 m area.
A social media magnet
Watching someone upside down grabbing prizes is impossible to ignore. That is why the human claw works so well at launches and shopping-centre activations: every round is a video the audience shares with your brand in the background.
Human claw machine: custom branding made to measure
No game leaves our warehouse the same way twice: we prepare it to measure for each event. We place your logo, your colours and your messages wherever you want: every segment, slot or prize, the full wrap of the game, the back panel, the stand and the entry mechanic, so every play is a message from your brand. You decide how much branding shows, from a discreet logo to a game fully dressed in your campaign.
- Design and proof: send us your logo or brand guidelines and we will return a visual proof before anything is produced.
- Your campaign, not just any game: we adapt prizes, copy, questions and mechanics to the product you are launching or the message you want to leave.
- Built for the photo: every round is a branded image that attendees share on social media.
- Lead times: two weeks’ notice covers everything; if you are in a hurry, ask us, as many branding jobs can be done in a few days.
Have an idea you do not see here? We will look into it: if there is a surface, a screen or a moment in the game, it can be branded. See everything we can customise.
Video: Human claw machine
Human claw machine at real events
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe?
Yes. It uses a certified harness, movement limits and specialist staff at all times.
Is there a weight or age limit?
Yes; our staff check it before each round according to the harness specifications.
Can we fill the pit with our products?
Yes, as long as they are soft or packaged items that pose no risk.
Can we put our brand wherever we want?
Yes, all made to measure: logo, colours, messages, prizes and mechanics, on the surfaces and screens you choose. We send you a proof before production and install everything ourselves.
No-obligation quote
Book Human claw machine for your event
Tell us the date, city and type of event. We will reply with a fixed price and availability.
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