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Claw machine expert's clever trick to win toys every single time

Anyone who's been at the arcade knows just how hard it is to win with a claw machine but this trick might be the secret to your next victory. So have you tried it before?

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Struggling to win at the arcade? You are certainly not alone, although there are methods to help secure a win every time.

But no matter how often you play at the arcade, claw machines are notoriously hard to overcome. But once you get past how difficult they are, the glittering prizes and upbeat music is enough to lure you in. The thing with these machines is you'll need to have steady hands and the luck of a lottery winner. However, one claw machine expert has shared the ultimate trick to bag a victory every single time, so will you try it?

Going by the handle @clawmaster_30 among his 366,000 followers, the content creator, from Toronto, Canada, mastered the art of securing toys by using a clever swinging strategy.

Arcade Expert Shares Secret Claw Machine Swinging Technique

He said in the video: "Don't start on top of the toy. You gotta start over the hole and from here you gotta swing it one direction. When it's facing the toy, you drop it. You go down, you grab it and swing it."

In the footage, it shows the expert carefully executing the technique before snatching one of the prizes and securing his win. His audience were just as impressed, with everyone erupting into applause on the sidelines.

While he didn't confirm whether this approach guarantees complete success every time, it certainly improves your likelihood of winning regardless.

Since it was shared, the post garnered a lot of comments from people eager to try the trick. One said: "Haha tried that yesterday and won twice. Kiddo says thanks."

Another added: "Not all heroes wear capes." While a third commented: "I will show this to my son."

Claw machines are incredibly difficult to beat because operators programme them with variable grip strength and payout rates.

But if you don't fancy wasting money on these machines, there are plenty others at the arcade from racing simulators to interactive dance floor pads, as well as timeless favourites such as coin pushers, wheel spins and air hockey tables.

Top Tips to Beat Claw Machines and Secure Your Arcade Prize

We previously shared three methods to help you win at the arcade. Firstly, you must avoid targeting the entire toy otherwise the weight might make it drop.

You'll also need to master the right technique in this instance, the swinging method.

And finally, make sure you choose the right toy. When it comes to the claw machine, you'll need to work smarter, not harder.

So next time you find yourself at the arcade, give these tips a go and see how you get on!

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