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Everything You Need to Run a Profitable Route

Free calculators, operator guides, and industry tools — built for every stage of the claw machine business.

Calculators & Tools

Run the Numbers Before You Commit

Model your revenue, plan your financing, and understand your location deal — before spending a dollar.

Adjust machines, traffic, and prize costs to project your monthly revenue, gross profit, and payback period — before you buy.

Calculate My ROI

Financing Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment, total cost of ownership, and time-to-break-even for financed machines. Know your numbers before you apply.

Estimate Payments

Location Partner Tool

Location Revenue Calculator

For business owners hosting a machine: see how much your location could earn in monthly commission under NET and GROSS deal structures.

See My Earnings

Operator Guides

Guides Built for Every Stage

Whether you’re buying your first machine or scaling to 50+, these guides give you a practical edge.

Buyer’s Guide

How to choose the right machine for your traffic, location type, and budget. Mini vs. standard vs. jumbo — explained.

Location Toolkit

Score potential spots on foot traffic and competition, pitch business owners, and generate a ready-to-print placement flyer.

Claw Strength Guide

Dial in win rates and claw strength settings to balance player satisfaction with profit margins. The science of the perfect grab.

Location Scouting

Find high-traffic, low-competition spots that produce consistent plays. Where to look, what to look for, and how to close the deal.

Route Operator Playbook

The full guide to building a profitable multi-machine route — from first placement to scaling past 20 machines.

Getting Started Guide

Everything a first-timer needs to know: buying, placing, stocking, and collecting — before and after the first machine goes live.

Tailored Resources

Pick the Path That Fits Your Business

We serve operators, venue owners, and location partners differently — because their goals are different.

Street Operator

Route Operators

You own the machines and place them at locations. Get the full playbook — from buying your first unit to scaling a 50-machine route.

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FEC / Arcade Owner

Arcade & FEC Owners

Building or expanding a claw room? Get custom machine assortments, floor plans, 3D renders, installation, and financing — all in one.

View Arcade Resources

Location Partner

Location Partners

You own the space, the operator owns the machine. Zero cost, zero management — just passive commission income from day one.

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Industry Blog

What Operators Are Reading

Strategy, business advice, and machine insights from the ClawMachines.com team.

How to Scale Your Route from 1 to 50+ Machines

Player Psychology: Why People Play Claw Machines

Best Locations for Claw Machines in 2026

How Much Can You Make With a Claw Machine?

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Still Have Questions?

Our Team Knows This Business

The calculators give you a strong starting point. Our operators can validate your numbers, recommend the right setup for your goals, and share what locations like yours actually earn.

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