St. Niklaas, Belgium – 19/01/2026

ELAUT Group has officially introduced two new crane attractions to its global portfolio: E-Claw 2.0 and Wonka Claw. Both games were unveiled during IAAPA Expo 2025 in Orlando in a private, covered booth, where selected clients, partners, and operators were invited to experience the machines in an exclusive setting.

“The private unveiling allowed us to provide a more personalized and in-depth look at what makes these games truly different,” said Laura Verstraeten, Global Marketing Lead at ELAUT Group. “The response was extremely positive, and we were pleased to begin writing orders for both products during the show.”

E-Claw 2.0 represents the next generation of one of ELAUT Group’s most successful crane machines, modernizing a product that has been trusted by operators worldwide for more than 15 years. Described as “the smartest claw machine in the industry,” E-Claw 2.0 delivers a completely redesigned look and enhanced functionality.

The cabinet features a sleek black design with horizontal LED accents and a large curved LED monitor mounted on top. This display can showcase branding, promotional content, or advertising and can be synchronized across multiple cabinets within a venue. When a player wins, the machine visually highlights the moment, reinforcing the principle that winners attract players.

Player interaction has also been enhanced with a redesigned control panel display. An optional overhead camera mounted on the claw gantry provides a live bird’s-eye view of the playfield to help the player as well as draws attention from surrounding guests.

From an operational standpoint, E-Claw 2.0 introduces a smart claw and gantry system that automatically adjusts braking force and weight detection. This allows operators to mix premium prizes of varying weights without manual calibration.

E-Claw 2.0 can also be managed remotely through E-CLAUT, ELAUT latest innovation which is a cloud-based management technology. Operators receive real-time insights into machine performance, revenue data, and technical alerts.

The E-Claw 2.0 900 two-player model is available for order now, with shipments beginning at the end of February. Additional models, including the 900 single-player and Cosmic versions, will follow by the end of Q2.

Expanding its licensed product lineup, ELAUT Group’s Benchmark Games division has introduced Wonka Claw, a fully licensed four-player attraction inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Wonka Claw features vibrant cabinet artwork, dynamic lighting effects, touchscreen interactions, and authentic movie-inspired audio and visuals. Players use skill and timing to capture RFID-enabled Gobbstoppers and trigger ticket multipliers and layered bonus rounds.

The ultimate prize is the Golden Ticket Bonus, unlocked by collecting all five Wonka characters. Exclusive to Wonka Claw, the Golden Ticket is a physical, collectible reward featuring customizable prizes and a scratch-off reveal.

Wonka Claw is distributed exclusively in the United States by Betson Enterprises and internationally through ELAUT Group’s authorized distribution partners. Global shipments are scheduled to begin in February 2026.