claw crane
Arcade prize machine
A claw crane is a coin-operated arcade game where players manipulate a mechanical claw to grab prizes—usually stuffed animals or toys—from a glass-enclosed cabinet.
The claw descends, attempts to grip, and lifts toward a prize chute, though the grip is notoriously weak by design: I spent twenty dollars on the claw crane and got nothing.
Also called a claw machine or crane game.
- joystickTilting lever for control
- toyObject for amusement
- grabberDevice that seizes
- weak gripInsufficient grasping strength
- drop zoneDesignated touchdown area
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claw cranevending machine
Automated product dispenser
ATM · gumball machine · snack machine · soda machine · capsule machine
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