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What kind of toy will work the best?

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A toy that has a lot of space around it could be a good toy to go for since it's likely you won't "stab" another toy (and the claw can get a good grip around it).

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What if the machine grabs the toy, then when it gets to the top, the claw bounces and the toy falls?

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Then try again. That has happened to many people when they play the claw. If it happens several more times, than go for another toy.

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Which body part should I go for if the toy is a plush human shape?

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You should go for the biggest part for the best chance of getting it, which will likely be the body.

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Which toys are best to go for?

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The easiest to get are the ones close to where the claw releases the prize, or pick a prize on the top that is not in the corner of the machine.

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What if it is a really weird shape, like a dinosaur?

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Try to get the heaviest part because if you try to get the leg, for example, the toy will slip. If the body or head is heaviest, go for that.

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Can I fix a hacked claw?

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No, not without someone who works at the arcade you are playing at. If it is your own claw machine, tighten the claw.

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What happens if you have a toy but you run out of time?

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Some cranes hover over the prize box and drop it, but most just drop the prize, no matter where the claw is hovering.

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Why do people rig the machines?

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They rig because they either want to make the arcade game harder or make it easier to win prizes.

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Should I go for the full or mostly empty machines?

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You should go for the mostly empty machines. It would be easier to grab the toys, as there are only a few in the way.

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Where is the best place to move to get the claw to work the best?

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It depends on where the claw is, like if it is in a open space or next to many more. When it is in a open space the sides and the front is mostly the best. In a space where there is many more, try your best to look at the sides and the front.

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