26 January 2023 , 17:06
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As fun as an afternoon out at the arcade may be, many will know all too well the disappointment of trying repeatedly to win a huge cuddly toy from the claw machine, only to fail time and time again. Often, the more determined players will end up inserting so many coins, they may as well have simply bought the teddy without any need for a challenge.
Fortunately, there are some clever ways to improve your chances on this most infamously tricky of arcade machines without giving it a shake, and it's said to be 'all about timing'.
In a video shared via TikTok, an arcade worker shared their 'double tapping' technique, which they say will help boost your chances of getting a prize.
Demonstrating the hack in the video, the arcade employee, who goes by the username @arcadefriends, stated: "Some people don't know the secret about double tapping the claw machine."
They then asked followers to watch their hands as they double tapped the grab button. The first tap was to lower the claw onto the pink teddy bear below, and the second was to close the claw around its head.
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The technique gives the claw a 'strong grip' (Stock Photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Explaining the logic behind this technique, they said: "This gives the claw a strong grip and keeps it from rotating too far."
As shown in the instructive vid, they were indeed able to use this helpful trick to lift the stuffed bear up and away, claiming it as a prize. For many watching the clip, it was an unfamiliar sight to behold.
The video has clocked up nearly 380,000 views, with many followers left taking study notes for their next trip to the arcade.
One approving person commented: "BEST TIP! Doesn't guarantee a win, but definitely ups your chances!"
Another applauded: "That's perfect timing as well!"
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