If you’re exhibiting at the NEC Birmingham, Prize Cranes (Claw Machines) are one of the most effective ways to attract visitors, boost engagement and make your exhibition stand stand out in one of the UK’s busiest venues. We supply high-quality, event-ready Prize Crane machines for trade shows, exhibitions, product launches, brand activations and corporate events across all NEC halls.
We deliver directly into Halls 1–20, as well as the Piazza, Atrium, and all connected conference and meeting spaces. Our team handles loading bay access, build-up timings and full installation so your Prize Crane is ready before the show opens.
Prize Cranes are one of the top-performing stand attractions at the NEC because they:
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Create instant footfall
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Encourage visitors to stop and interact
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Work perfectly for giveaways, merch drops and promos
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Keep delegates on your stand longer
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Give your sales team a natural conversation starter
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Build queues and repeat attempts
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Fit seamlessly into small, medium or large stands
With tens of thousands of attendees passing through NEC events, a Prize Crane gives your stand a major competitive advantage.
You can fill your machine with:
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Branded merchandise
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Custom prize capsules
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Keyrings, pens, badges and stickers
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Small boxed items
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Discount vouchers or codes
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Business card prize draws
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Product samples
Every attempt puts your branding directly in your visitor’s hands — perfect for lead generation and brand recall.
Branding Options for NEC Exhibitors
We offer full branding packages so your Prize Crane fits your stand design perfectly:
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Full vinyl wraps
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Partial wraps and logo boards
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Branded prize capsules
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Custom decals and colour themes
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Branded front panels
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Header branding and LED signage
Branding ensures the machine becomes a strong visual part of your activation.
Prize Cranes outperform many other stand attractions because they offer:
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Eye-catching movement and lighting
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Gameplay suitable for all ages
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High engagement with low effort
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Queue-building and repeat attempts
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Memorable stand experiences
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Strong social-media moments
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Tangible prizes for stronger engagement
They are consistently one of the highest-ROI stand tools for NEC exhibitors.
We offer flexible hire packages for NEC events:
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One-day hire
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2–3 day rental
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Full exhibition hire
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Build-up day installation
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Same-day setup and breakdown
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Early morning or evening installation
We work within NEC’s strict access and scheduling rules for smooth delivery.
Professional Delivery Across All NEC Halls
We deliver to the NEC regularly and fully understand:
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Loading bay processes
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Access routes across all halls
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Build & breakdown timings
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Security procedures
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Tight aisles and large-distance hall layouts
Your machine will be installed quickly, safely and without disruption.
Perfect for All NEC Event Types
Prize Crane hire works for:
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Trade shows
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Corporate exhibitions
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Consumer shows
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Brand activations
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Technology events
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Product launches
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Networking events
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Hospitality lounges
Any stand — any industry — benefits from the engagement a Prize Crane provides.
For a much larger range of arcade machines, branded games and interactive exhibition attractions, visit our main website Boutique Party Hire to browse the complete UK selection.
Send us your event dates, stand number and any branding requests — we’ll confirm availability immediately.
We handle delivery, setup, testing and collection for a smooth, professional, stress-free experience.