About ClawMachines.com — America's #1 Claw Machine Retailer

Who We Are

30 Years of Vending Industry Experience

ClawMachines.com didn't start in a boardroom — it started on a route. Our founders spent years placing, servicing, and optimizing coin-operated amusement machines across the southeastern United States before they ever thought about selling them online. That hands-on experience is baked into everything we do, from the machines we choose to stock to the way we talk to customers.

Over the decades, we built a reputation for carrying machines that actually perform in the real world. Not showroom models. Not paper specs. Machines that operators put on location Monday and are still running on Friday. When we launched ClawMachines.com as a dedicated ecommerce destination in 2016, we brought that same uncompromising standard to our digital catalog.

In 2024, Family Fun & Games — led by Andy Denton — acquired ClawMachines.com, adding it to a growing portfolio of specialty vending and amusement brands anchored by CandyMachines.com, our flagship brand and the name most of our customers have known us by for decades. ClawMachines.com is a natural extension of that same industry focus and customer base — built to give the claw machine community the dedicated expertise it deserves. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, our team of operators, buyers, and support specialists continues to serve the 200,000+ customers who have trusted us with their businesses.

✓ 200,000+ customers across all 50 states

✓ Headquartered in Charleston, SC with a national distribution network

✓ Part of the Family Fun & Games brand family

✓ 2-year parts warranty standard on every machine we sell

Our History

Built Over Decades

From a single route truck to America's leading claw machine retailer — here's how we got here.

1970s

Industry Roots

Our founders build a large bulk vending route in California — learning the operator business from the ground up, one location at a time.

1980s

VendMaster Is Born

We begin serving the broader bulk vending industry by providing machine sales under the VendMaster brand — establishing deep roots as a trusted supplier to operators nationwide.

1995

CandyMachines.com Launches

We launch and rebrand as CandyMachines.com — bringing our decades of operator experience online and becoming one of the first industry suppliers to build a true ecommerce presence.

2020

Claw Machines Enter the Catalog

CandyMachines.com adds claw machines to its assortment. As a byproduct of Covid, claw machines leapfrogged bulk vending as a potential income source — attracting a new generation of operators looking for semi-passive revenue opportunities.

2020

Cashless Revolution

We partner with Nayax to build deep analytics powered by their Pulse card reader technology — giving operators more remote, real-time insight into their business than ever before and setting the foundation for SmartClaw.

2024

Family Fun & Games Acquisition

Family Fun & Games, led by Andy Denton, acquires CandyMachines.com, accelerating growth, expanding the brand portfolio, and setting the stage for a new era in amusement technology.

2025

200,000 Customers Served

We surpass 200,000 customers served across all 50 states — a milestone that reflects three decades of trust built one operator at a time.

2026

ClawMachines.com Launches & SmartClaw Relaunches

ClawMachines.com launches as a dedicated claw machine authority. Simultaneously, SmartClaw relaunches with full Cloud remote operations functionality — giving operators real-time control, revenue analytics, and machine management from their phone.

Our Brand Family

Part of the Family Fun & Games Portfolio

You may know us better as CandyMachines.com — the country's leading distributor of bulk vending machines, gumballs, capsule toys, and amusement supplies for 30+ years. ClawMachines.com is a natural extension of that same industry focus and customer base, purpose-built to serve the claw machine community with the same supply chain depth and operator-grade expertise.

Family Fun & Games is the parent company managing multiple specialty websites across the bulk vending and amusement industries. We are the primary business building a rich ecosystem of products, software, financing, insurance, and support designed specifically for street operators — and every machine we sell reflects that commitment.

Family Fun & Games

The parent holding company managing our portfolio of specialty vending and amusement brands. Headquartered in Charleston, SC.

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CandyMachines.com

Our flagship brand and the name most operators know us by. The country's largest source for bulk vending machines, gumballs, capsules, and amusement supplies.

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ClawMachines.com

America's dedicated claw machine authority. 50+ brands in stock, operator-grade expertise, and a team that has been running machines for a living.

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Built for the Street

Machines Engineered for Real-World Operators

Every machine we sell has been customized with street use in mind. That means reinforced construction, smarter security, connected technology, and reliability that holds up across hundreds of plays a day — so your machines keep earning long after the competition's have quit.

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More Durable

Reinforced steel cabinets and commercial-grade components built to survive high-traffic locations day after day.

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More Secure

Heavy-duty locks, tamper-resistant mechanisms, and secure bill/card handling to protect your revenue at every location.

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More Intelligent

SmartClaw connectivity lets you monitor revenue, adjust settings, and diagnose issues remotely — right from your phone.

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More Reliable

Machines that stay on route, not in the shop. Backed by a 2-year parts warranty and a support team that picks up the phone.

What We Stand For

Our Values

Six principles that guide every machine we stock, every call we take, and every order we ship.

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Operator-First Advice

We've placed thousands of machines. Our recommendations come from real experience, not commission targets. We'll tell you which machine fits your location — even if it's not our most expensive one.

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Built to Last

We only stock machines we'd put on our own routes. Durability and uptime aren't optional — they're the baseline. If a machine can't handle a busy Saturday night, it doesn't make our catalog.

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In-Stock Promise

We maintain deep inventory so you never wait weeks for a machine that should ship today. When you're ready to place, we're ready to ship — same week, no exceptions.

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Support Beyond the Sale

Our team picks up the phone. Parts, troubleshooting, location advice — we're here after the purchase. Your machine earning money is how we earn repeat business.

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Data-Driven Decisions

We share real ROI data, real earning averages, and honest assessments of every machine we sell. No inflated projections, no cherry-picked numbers — just what you can actually expect.

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National Reach

From Charleston to California, we ship coast to coast with competitive freight rates and reliable carriers. Liftgate, inside delivery, and white-glove options available on every order.

Our Team

The People Behind the Machines

Real operators, real buyers, real support staff — people who've been in your shoes and want to help you succeed.

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Andy Denton

CEO & Founder
Family Fun & Games

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Katy Johnson

Chief of Staff

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Chris Birch

Director of Operations

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Marlee Luttrell

Director of eCommerce

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Larry Foster

Director of Sales

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We're Hiring

Love the amusement industry? We're always looking for driven, curious people to join our team in Charleston, SC and remotely across the US.

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We're Operators First. Retailers Second.