Like the little green aliens in Disney’s “Toy Story,” people — often kids — may find themselves obsessed with “the claw.” Claw machines, also known as crane machines, dot arcades, malls, even grocery ...

Have you ever wondered why you played the claw machine 10 times and lose and the next person behind you puts in one quarter and wins? It turns out, those claw machines are likely rigged. A recent ...

A crane with a claw hand hovers over your desired prize. You're armed with nothing but a joystick to help maneuver it left and right, and a button that drops the claw. It lands as you wait to see if ...

A young woman has shared her shocking findings proving exactly how claw machines are rigged against players. TikToker Katie Clark, from Melbourne, was in disbelief when she found an instruction manual ...

If you ever thought that there was an inherently “scammy” element to claw machines, then you’ll be happy (or maybe disappointed) to know that to some extent, you’re right. At least, that’s according ...

Claw machines that can now be found across the city have captivated young people, with some turning their addiction to playing into a business opportunity Hongkonger Kage Chan spends about HK$1,000 ...

Most people follow Katie Clark (@clarkatie) on TikTok to watch her home renovation stories — from the time she built her own shed to the time she installed her own bathroom tile. After buying an old ...

Patrick Mueller’s Game Over Haunted Arcade started in his Naperville garage after he bought his daughter a used claw machine.

Nearly a century after the first patented claw machine was invented, Fantasy Claw Arcade believes its wizard-themed arcade concept is the next big thing in entertainment. Managing Partner Brad Howard ...

Miami has gone Labubu crazy recently, with more stores stocking the popular plush monsters and some locals customizing their bounty with tattoos and tooth gems. Now, Miami is getting in on another ...