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Arcade fixture with miniature toys and candy as prizes

CLAW GAME

Our word “arcade” comes from the Latin “arcus” meaning “arc”. The first arcades were passages made from a series of arches. This could be an avenue of trees, and eventually any covered avenue. I remember arcades lined with shops and stores when I was growing up on the other side of the Atlantic. Arcades came to be lined with lots of amusements, resulting in amusement arcades and video game arcades.

The arcade fixture you’re referring to is commonly known as a “claw machine” or “claw crane.” It’s a popular amusement game found in arcades, amusement parks, and other entertainment venues. The game typically consists of a glass-sided cabinet containing various small toys or candy items. Players use a joystick or buttons to control a mechanical claw inside the machine, attempting to grab a prize and drop it into a chute to claim their reward.

The claw machine is known for its challenging nature, as the claw’s grip strength and precision can make it difficult to successfully capture a prize. Despite its difficulty, the allure of potentially winning a desirable toy or treat makes the claw machine a popular and entertaining attraction.

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