3 Useful Tricks to Start With.
Sunday, March 12, 2017 | 1:49 AM | 0 comments
Sometimes, UFO catcher machines have poor designs and loopholes for us to exploit. Yup, it's totally fine to do it as long as you get the toy into the chute. So, what's in store this week?
1. Grab the Base Board!
Check out this video where they grabbed the acrylic base board to make the toys bounce off! It's so interesting, I have to try it the next time I see the opportunity.
Be careful though, if you keep winning prizes from the same machine, the staff may choose to switch off the machine or ban you from playing. That happened to us in Tokyo - twice! We tried to sneak in a couple of hours later but the staff was able to recognize us instantly =.="
2. Grab a Limb
Some toys have gaps for the claw machine to pull it sideways. It's kind of hard to explain in words. So watch this video for a clearer idea!
The player slots one claw into the "thigh gap" of the Rilakkuma plush toy and the closing action of the UFO machine helped to pull the toy towards the dropping point
This trick works especially well on plushies that are rigid enough. Those plush toys that have gaps and holes (imagine a doughnut) works well too. Fortunately, you can use this trick on most Rilakkuma plush toys. We got 5 wins using this method at Shinjuku ;) definitely doable.
3. Hook the Tag
Now, this is tricky and requires a bit of skill and luck. If you see the prizes having a loose tag with a plastic hoop that can allow the UFO machine claw to fit in, chances are that it is possible to win it by hooking the plastic hoop.
Source: http://onlyinjapan.tv/crane-game-secrets-revealed-japans-ufo-catcher-academy/
See the action!
Of course, there are other tricks out there. We have just touched on the 3 simple and straightforward ones that you can apply anytime.
Stay tuned, for we are going to feature some tricks to get BOXED toys next! ;)