Prize Crane Hire – Can You Grab the Prize?
Looking for prize crane hire in Nottingham? Our arcade claw machine brings the classic prize grabber to your event in Nottingham and the East Midlands, with flashing lights, a glass cabinet full of prizes and that nail-biting moment as the claw lifts your prize towards the chute.
Players steer the claw into position, press the button and watch it grab. Our prize crane is set to grab a capsule every time, and you decide what goes inside them. We supply 100 prize capsules, and you fill them with your own sweets, branded merchandise, vouchers or golden tickets. Fill every capsule, or leave some empty so the big prizes are harder to find.
Challenge Your Guests to Beat the High Score
Everyone loves a claw machine, and every go grabs a capsule. But which one holds the star prize?
The Prize Crane is a fantastic crowd-puller because it's quick to play, easy to understand and naturally competitive. Guests keep coming back throughout your event to have another go and try to win.
Who at your event will grab the star prize?
Perfect for Corporate Events, Exhibitions & Parties
Our Prize Crane hire works brilliantly at corporate events, exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, brand activations, office parties, Christmas parties, weddings, school fairs and family fun days.
Filled with your own branded giveaways, it's a powerful promotional tool for exhibition stands and brand activations, drawing visitors in and sending them home with your brand in their hand. It's also a great way to collect leads, with a play in exchange for contact details.
Simple, Competitive & Great for Spectators
The prize crane isn't just exciting for the player. Everyone watching gathers round as the claw swings into position, and the cheer when the prize drops into the chute draws even more people over.
Pair it with our Cash Grabber, Catch It or Arcade Basketball Machine for a complete pop-up arcade.
Delivery & Setup Included
Our trained team will deliver and professionally set up the Prize Crane ready for your event, and show you how to load the prizes, leaving you with an easy-to-use attraction that's ready for guests to enjoy.
Book Your Prize Crane Today!
Ready to see who can grab the prize? Booking is easy:
Book Online – Use our 24/7 online booking system by clicking the green Book Online button below.
Please include your required times and any additional requirements, including any steps, stairs or lifts to the setup area, in the booking questions.
Call Us – Speak to our friendly team on 07870 672 283 during Monday to Friday from 09:00 till 17:00.
Email Us – Send your enquiry to info@gedlingcastlehire.co.uk.
We supply equipment throughout the East Midlands and nationwide. For larger events, corporate bookings, or locations outside Nottingham, Derby and Leicester postcodes, please request a quote from our events team.
Premium Prize Crane Hire
Gedling Entertainment proudly presents our Prize Crane Hire, the classic arcade claw machine designed for exhibitions, brand activations, corporate events, Christmas parties, weddings and family fun days.
Perfect for giveaways and promotions, players steer the claw to grab a prize, making it a fantastic attraction for exhibition stands and events of all kinds.
Included with this Prize Crane Hire:
1 x Arcade Prize Crane featuring:
- Illuminated arcade claw machine (approx. 2ft x 2ft x 6ft high)
- 100 x 95mm prize capsules
- Set to grab a capsule every time
- You supply the prizes to go inside
- Power cable (1 x 13amp socket required within 30m)
Plus:
- Professional delivery, setup and collection by our trained team
Also Included:
- £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance
- PAT-Tested Electrical Equipment (tested every six months)
- Comprehensive Risk Assessment
- Detailed Method Statement
Our Prize Crane is designed to provide simple, competitive entertainment that guests immediately understand and want to play again and again.
Access Requirements: Our prize crane needs an access width of at least 2.6ft. It cannot be taken up or down stairs, so if the equipment is required above or below ground-floor level, suitable lift access is required. If you believe access or the setup area may be a problem due to uneven surfaces, long distances from the vehicle to the setup area, narrow access, obstructions or other variables, please let us know when making your enquiry.
Setup Area: A level surface about 2.6ft by 2.6ft, with a height of at least 6.5ft, plus space in front for the player and queue.
Power: 1 x 13amp Socket Required within 30m (standard household socket) – Generator Hire available where mains isn't available, confirmed per booking.
Staff: Adult Supervision Required (Event Staff Hire Available)
Recommended Age/Height of Users: 5 Years +
| | Width | Length | Height |
| Unit Size: | 2ft | 2ft | 6ft |
| Required Space: | 2.6ft | 2.6ft | 6.5ft |
| Required Access Width: | 2.6ft | | |
Ideal For: Corporate Events, Team Building Events, Office Parties, Exhibition Stands, Trade Shows, Product Launches, Brand Activation Events, University Events, Christmas Parties, Weddings, School Fairs, Shopping Centres and Family Fun Days.
Surface Suitability: Indoors on a hard surface, or outdoors under cover (such as a marquee) on a level hard surface or grass.
Recommended Age/Height of Users: 5 Years +
Max Number of Users: 1 Per Go
Approx. Users Per Hour: 60 – 100 Users (each go takes around 30 seconds)
 | Suitable For Children |  |
 | Suitable For Adults | |
Suitable For
| Indoors on Hard Surface | |
| Outdoors Under Cover (Not for Inflatables) | |
Not Suitable For
| Outdoors on Artificial Grass (Not for Inflatables) |  |
| Outdoors on Grass | |
| Outdoors on Grass & Dirt | |
| Outdoors on Hard Surface (Not for Inflatables) | |
Prize Crane Hire FAQs
How much does prize crane hire cost?
Our prize crane hire starts from the price shown at the top of this page, including delivery, setup and collection. Branding and event staff can be added to your booking.
Do you supply the prizes?
No. We supply 100 prize capsules (95mm), and you fill them with your own prizes, such as sweets, small branded merchandise, vouchers or golden tickets. Not every capsule needs a prize in it.
Does every player win?
Every player grabs a capsule every time, but you decide what's inside. Fill every capsule with a prize, or mix in empty ones so the best prizes are harder to win.
Who can play?
Players aged 5 and over, one player at a time.
Can the prize crane be branded?
Yes. We can brand the front panel, side panels and inside back wall, or wrap the whole machine in your artwork. You can also fill the capsules with your own branded merchandise, vouchers or golden tickets. Artwork requirements and lead times apply. Please note all branded items must be paid for in full upon making a booking.
Is it good for exhibitions?
Yes. It's one of the best games for drawing visitors onto a stand and giving away branded merchandise, and works well for collecting leads.
How much space and power does it need?
About 2.6ft by 2.6ft of floor space with a height of 6.5ft, an access width of at least 2.6ft, and one standard 13amp socket within 30m.
Can it be used outdoors?
Only under cover, such as in a marquee, on a level surface. Indoors is ideal.
 | Max Users @ 1.0m | 1 |
| Max Users @ 1.2m | 1 |
| Max Users @ 1.5m | 1 |
| Max Users @ 1.8m | 1 |