1:15 in the setting set the win rate to one in eight so someone wins in the 8th try What a rip off my home claw machine I set it to every single win that way my family members/other players get their snack prize and I still get profit that way I’m not cheating people for money.
@tinvo9376 dude, your claw machine is at home. I pay tons of rent, and invest thousands. On top of that, the prizes cost anywhere from $1.50 to $3.50 for large plush. I would literally lose money every time. 1/8 is the common setting in the industry. Get a grip.
You dont understand business. your claw machine is in YOUR house. If it was on location, you would want to rig it too. Depending on how much you have it set to, you're most likely losing money. How are you getting profit if they win every single time?
@ the prizes I have are mini bags of chips ,3 rice crispy square bundles taped together, sour worm packs, hostess cup cakes which I get for example $1 then I would charge $2
@ so you technically are rigging it Because it’s way overpriced rather than a basic claw. If you put $2 a play on location, you’re not gonna get many plays because it’s severely overpriced to other people
Your video is proof that good information, solid editing, and high quality tech means… NOTHING to the algorithm. 😂😂😂 Seriously tho, well done on this man.
@michellesmith8934 When I first started out, I would show the business owners pictures of machines that were for sale on Facebook marketplace. If they said yes, I would go purchase the machine. Now that I've grown my business, I have over 10 machines in my garage ready to go. Business owners like this, since they get to pick which one they like, haha.
They are, in fact, "rigged." It's just the business model. It's legal and regulated by most states. Slot machines are also rigged, but they are also regulated and have to have a minimum payout % depending on the state. With that being said, there is a small market of claw machines that are "skill cranes." These cranes have a set amount of voltage that goes to the claw. This voltage will stay the same the entire time but can be set low, making it "rigged" in that aspect. Sorry, I had to be the one to tell you, but most arcade and amusement equipment is rigged in some way. If they weren't rigged, then there would be no profit in the businesses, meaning there wouldn't be as many claws and other machines.
As a claw machine operator with multiple locations, I will just say that I run my machines as skill-based. Meaning you can theoretically win every time, however the tension of the claw is set just barely strong enough to pick up a prize if the player can position the claw properly. This in my opinion is the best formula, because it’s not “rigged” but it’s not easy. Whereas machines like this have to be on a payout especially with better prizes in them because they aren’t cheap, and this is a business. It makes no sense that I pay $500 for an iPhone and you pay $5 for it
@DoeJohn67 I couldn't agree more. Personally, half of my route is skill based (I run it the same way you mentioned). And the other half of my route is payout. If you really dig deep and do the math, payout vs. skill, you'd see that it's pretty much the same both ways. If you're good at your machines, the skill might favor you a little bit, but that full strength grab almost guarantees you a prize if you have a decent grab. But I do agree, I feel a little better about myself when I use skill based machines. I'm not sure why exactly, haha.
Do you have to be 18+ to be able to put one of these on location? I know in most states you have to get a license for coin-operated machinery, but Im just wondering
@@AKA.Savage nah you can do it as long as you are working age, or less if your parents are willing to help file your llc. But you can do it on your own if you're working age
Every state is different. Every city and county in each state is also different. I recommend calling your city's office for information on that. Where I live, we don't need any license to operate claws. But for example: Illinois requires you to pay and register each machine yearly.
Sometimes you have to go to a higher percentage in great locations. Otherwise, you will have competitors offering higher percentages. But I like to stay at 30% aswell most of the time.
How did you ask the owner if you can put the claw machine at their business
how much should it cost for a 1 play in claw machine
@@Dome-tx $1 is the standard
1:15 in the setting set the win rate to one in eight so someone wins in the 8th try What a rip off my home claw machine I set it to every single win that way my family members/other players get their snack prize and I still get profit that way I’m not cheating people for money.
@tinvo9376 dude, your claw machine is at home. I pay tons of rent, and invest thousands. On top of that, the prizes cost anywhere from $1.50 to $3.50 for large plush. I would literally lose money every time.
1/8 is the common setting in the industry. Get a grip.
You dont understand business. your claw machine is in YOUR house. If it was on location, you would want to rig it too. Depending on how much you have it set to, you're most likely losing money. How are you getting profit if they win every single time?
@ the prizes I have are mini bags of chips ,3 rice crispy square bundles taped together, sour worm packs, hostess cup cakes which I get for example $1 then I would charge $2
@ so you technically are rigging it Because it’s way overpriced rather than a basic claw. If you put $2 a play on location, you’re not gonna get many plays because it’s severely overpriced to other people
How much is he charging per play? let’s ask and assume $1 so people won’t get the plush until $8 that’s over charging compared to mines
Your video is proof that good information, solid editing, and high quality tech means… NOTHING to the algorithm. 😂😂😂 Seriously tho, well done on this man.
Yea facts haha, even the thumbnail looks decent I thought🤣
How do you get a location without having the machine to show the owners? Suggestions?
@michellesmith8934 When I first started out, I would show the business owners pictures of machines that were for sale on Facebook marketplace. If they said yes, I would go purchase the machine.
Now that I've grown my business, I have over 10 machines in my garage ready to go. Business owners like this, since they get to pick which one they like, haha.
So he pretty much saying the machine is rigged. How is this legal?
They are, in fact, "rigged." It's just the business model. It's legal and regulated by most states. Slot machines are also rigged, but they are also regulated and have to have a minimum payout % depending on the state.
With that being said, there is a small market of claw machines that are "skill cranes." These cranes have a set amount of voltage that goes to the claw. This voltage will stay the same the entire time but can be set low, making it "rigged" in that aspect.
Sorry, I had to be the one to tell you, but most arcade and amusement equipment is rigged in some way. If they weren't rigged, then there would be no profit in the businesses, meaning there wouldn't be as many claws and other machines.
As a claw machine operator with multiple locations, I will just say that I run my machines as skill-based. Meaning you can theoretically win every time, however the tension of the claw is set just barely strong enough to pick up a prize if the player can position the claw properly. This in my opinion is the best formula, because it’s not “rigged” but it’s not easy. Whereas machines like this have to be on a payout especially with better prizes in them because they aren’t cheap, and this is a business. It makes no sense that I pay $500 for an iPhone and you pay $5 for it
@DoeJohn67 I couldn't agree more. Personally, half of my route is skill based (I run it the same way you mentioned). And the other half of my route is payout.
If you really dig deep and do the math, payout vs. skill, you'd see that it's pretty much the same both ways. If you're good at your machines, the skill might favor you a little bit, but that full strength grab almost guarantees you a prize if you have a decent grab.
But I do agree, I feel a little better about myself when I use skill based machines. I'm not sure why exactly, haha.
Where can I get a short and to the point contract for claw machine placement so I can get started?
@@guymussori6457 what do you mean?
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Do you have to be 18+ to be able to put one of these on location? I know in most states you have to get a license for coin-operated machinery, but Im just wondering
@@AKA.Savage nah you can do it as long as you are working age, or less if your parents are willing to help file your llc. But you can do it on your own if you're working age
Do I need a license for a claw machine?
Every state is different. Every city and county in each state is also different.
I recommend calling your city's office for information on that.
Where I live, we don't need any license to operate claws. But for example: Illinois requires you to pay and register each machine yearly.
I personally don't go over 30%
Sometimes you have to go to a higher percentage in great locations. Otherwise, you will have competitors offering higher percentages.
But I like to stay at 30% aswell most of the time.