星期日, 4月 23, 2006

Toy-grabbing machine

This thing may look innocuous, but you can lose a fortune while playing it. With one 10$ coin, you get one chance to move a 'claw' around and pick your desired stuffed toy. But, as you may have noticed, that these 'claws' have been 'adjusted' and few can actually get what they aim for.

Though most people do realize that, still, that gambler's mentality keeps them putting coins into that slot. Also some Japanese friends told me they have somewhat the similar things in their neighborhood, but they don't think these machines present too much a challenge.