How Do You Think About UFO Catcher?

[harizen]

This kind of game can indirectly teach children about gambling because they buy coins with a certain amount of money to play in certain games. If they can't win, they lose the coins and have to use another coin if they want to play.

Nothing we can do about it. That is something out of our hands. It depends on the childer if they will find that game interesting. Not all children like to do gambling even if they are exposed to it in their everyday life. Regardless, they will just see that machine in malls or selected areas. I doubt they will be eager to look for it not unless they are just a few meters away from a place where that machine is installed.

And besides, even if they will not encounter that claw machine at some point, there are lots of things they will encounter every single day while growing up that might be related to gambling. They can't avoid it but fortunately, not all children are interested in gambling.

Just trust our kids and if there's a chance, try to give them a good chat.

[DoublerHunter]

this claw machine is everywhere, i guess, at one point in our childhood lives, we played this machine. i am not equating this to gambling or of that sort, just treat it as a mere childhood game, nothing more than that. most of the time, you will just waste money from this, but for kids, just one of the games they want to try with. i don't think we need to overthink about this game. just enjoy the ride.

Well, children doesn't know that it is gambling but it is still a gambling no matter if you know it or not but it doesn't matter since claw machines are business and the owner need to earn profit that is why most of the claw machines are rigged. I also agree that thinking of it as a mere childhood game and it is much better not to overthink about it.

^ I don't think it should be rigged, that game brings more fun to most children. That is why there is a parents who will guide their children.
Sometimes it makes a thrill when there is a game that has a high prize, it is also more fun to play with it and I think machine claws are not deserved to call it a gambling and be rigged. People just overthink it, just put a limit and everything will be fine.
My second thought is, that you are not wagering actual money which is money to money, so impossible it will become a gambling for me.

[Strongkored]

What's your thought? Have you ever played this kind of game?

Actually there are also other types of games that are usually played by children which can also be called gambling because children need coins to be able to play and they will get coupons that can be exchanged for other prizes, and this is in the children's play area, but since the children are under parental control then it shouldn't be a problem, parents should be able to prevent children from getting addicted to games that are fun to play not only because they are tempted by the prizes but these games can really be tempting to always play

[Haunebu]

^ I don't think it should be rigged, that game brings more fun to most children. That is why there is a parents who will guide their children.

Looks like you haven't used a claw machine before. These machines are usually not rigged and provide fair chances to everyone who plays. I'm not really good at picking toys, but I know some people who are experts in comparison.

My second thought is, that you are not wagering actual money which is money to money, so impossible it will become a gambling for me.

You do wager real money which is why it's a form of gambling though it's small scale gambling since the denomination required is small.

Edit: Why the heck is this gambling related thread in off topic? Weird!

[Solosanz]

Actually there are also other types of games that are usually played by children which can also be called gambling because children need coins to be able to play and they will get coupons that can be exchanged for other prizes, and this is in the children's play area, but since the children are under parental control then it shouldn't be a problem, parents should be able to prevent children from getting addicted to games that are fun to play not only because they are tempted by the prizes but these games can really be tempting to always play

I think kids nowadays are more prefer to play online games than this claw machine game. I don't really think it's no problem at all, because their kids can using their parents credit card to buy anything. If the parents doesn't know the kids are using their credit cards, then it would be a problem and need more parental. So many games out there have been played by child and it's have a money related, while many countries doesn't allow gambling.

[D ltr]

What's your thought? Have you ever played this kind of game?

when I was in college I often played this game with my friends, but always lost, I realized that I had just started gambling on a small scale,
after I searched for info from various articles and almost all said that the capitan was deliberately programmed so that the capitan gave maximum gripping strength only at certain times (articles in my language can't share links)
whether it's true or not I just think positive that I'm not lucky

[Shamm]

What's your thought? Have you ever played this kind of game?

when I was in college I often played this game with my friends, but always lost, I realized that I had just started gambling on a small scale,
after I searched for info from various articles and almost all said that the capitan was deliberately programmed so that the capitan gave maximum gripping strength only at certain times (articles in my language can't share links)
whether it's true or not I just think positive that I'm not lucky

Once you spend an amount for the prices it is consider a gambling, because when you play its a big chance of losing if you don't have your luck beside you. And in claw machines when you look at it then you can say that this game is so easy to win because all you need to do is your claw must point to the doll in order to catch it up but in reality if you try this game its seems that its hard to control or find the timing .

[inanilujimi]

Yes, I've played it before, but out of 10 tries, maybe there's only 1 that really squeezes it tightly, the rest seem like they don't have the energy to do it.
I think this machine is just for fun, if you want to get a prize it's very difficult, it's better to buy it directly from a doll shop that has a clear price.

[bitbollo]

they seem to be games based on the player's skill but in reality it is all a matter of "luck" to pay a certain prize.
I don't know, I don't find them interesting from a gambler's point of view but as games to waste time ...
on balance I prefer to buy a peluche for my son than stay behind spending for something like that.
much much worse... those that exhibit electronic products such as iPhones or watches ....

[naruto007]

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