"Bachelorette capital" took on a new meaning Friday as swarm of "Bachelorette" fans piled into "The Bachelorette" booth at CMA Fest's Fan Alley on Broadway. Fans had the opportunity to receive custom, ...

A claw machine is a fixture at every arcade. Also called crane games, they demand players to feed in money or tokens to operate a claw-shaped mechanism that grabs a prize, hoists it up, and then ...

Collectible plushies and trinkets have made waves on social media, and they're fueling a new business venture around Chicago. Claw machine arcades have emerged as popular sources of rare collectibles, ...

Taipei is game-crazy. From pinball machines to toy dispensers, the gray city blocks are sprinkled with the neon glow of mini arcades, with enticing names such as “Happy Moments” and “Sweet Box” (?).

For an online teacher surnamed Yoo and designer Kim Hye-jeong, claw machines are not just a casual activity nor a money-eating trap. Each visit ends with bagging at least 10 items, and sometimes up to ...

A crane with a claw hand hovers over your desired prize. You're armed with nothing but a joystick to help maneuver it left and right, and a button that drops the claw. It lands as you wait to see if ...

Detroit Klaws is an arcade with only claw machines. There are different ways to play each machine in the arcade. Players can take home prizes such as kawaii plushies or Detroit professional sports ...