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a rigged carnival of hope where the grip loosens precisely when victory feels closest
Adjustable gripOperators set claw strength remotely to control win rates
Profit marginSome machines pay out one prize per dozen tries
Japanese giantsUFO catchers fuel a multibillion-yen arcade industry
Legal limitsMany countries cap prize value to avoid gambling laws
1893 originsEarly versions mimicked steam shovels at world fairs