I spent $1000 on claw machines to see if they're rigged
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100% interested in seeing Connor vs Ludwig in crane games
Same.
Hell yes. Better yet when Japan opens up, let's see Lud on Trash Taste
This totally could and totally should happen some day
That'd be so random lol doesnt he just do Minecraft?
it would also be cool if they did one in person cuz lud wants to go to Japan
This was fun to watch live. It's funny every time he edits it to include only the end of a story he said with no context.
Damn this dude really popular with two OF bots
It was actually pretty fucking boring watching it live. To be fair I only stayed for like 20 minutes before losing my mind of his silent craning
@@TheFreeBro I was doing a papercraft while he was playing in the background lol. Every now and then I looked over while he was playing the crane, and as a former Toreba player I kept telling Ludwig to do this and that while he did the exact opposite lol
the stories were way more interesting than the actual crane content lol
I was wondering if he was doing that on purpose in the streams haha
The fact that other users were inspiried to use this site because of this just defeats the whole purpose of this video
yeah,kinda like how these bots defeat the sense of "ooh,wonder what everyone else typed!" of the reply function (seriously?! 4?!!!)
@@robthk dude ikr it's so irritating
@@robthk In other words, they lower the quality of reading the comments section, which is arguably 50% the enjoyment of a youtube video.
@@brusseles It seemed kinda fun at first glance, but 2 bucks an attempt for items that are a maximum of 30 bucks in value took the fun out of it. I like quirky ideas like online crane machines as much as the next guy, but for me function comes first.
@@WanderTheNomad that's very arguable, there are some aids comments out there, especially in divisive videos like the Jideon v. Pokimane drama in his Mogul Mail video. Just a sea of toxicity
As a mechanic of these types of machines, I can confirm there is a setting for rigging them. The businesses that own them can set the frequency (and also like how far closed it gets), or make it random. A lot of places choose to set a low frequency of accuracy, cause, you know, it makes them more money. If you have your own machine, and just use it for fun, you can set it so that it works almost every time. I think the frustration that a rigged machine gives you is kinda fun though :)
This worked on them for 2 years and rigged a decent amount skeeball tho never lies
@Ryn tha explains alot. Years ago my partner won a xbox on one of those stacker arcade machines. He got a gift cert to buy it at a nearby game store and then he played it again and won again straight after but they denied him the second prize and said its not possible to win again and that the machine must be broken. So I'm guessing they had to reset it or something? Is that right?
We did however speak to management and got the other winnings because it wasnt his fault the worker didnt reset it lmao.
@@at_3126 Lmao it’s hilarious that they failed to rig the machine correctly and then didn’t give you the prize because the machine “broke”
@@dwan7063 yeah the management team tried to give us a bullshit excuse too saying you cant win 2 prizes in the same machine on the same day but no where in the arcade does it say that so they had to pay up in the end 🤦🏽♀️😂
@@at_3126 I love the stacker game. I've won prizes on it many times. somethin similar happened to me once in Busch Gardens on a field trip. I had won the stacker game and got a kindle fire tablet and my friend ended up clicking the continue or select prize button again after I already had my prize and it ended up giving me a pair of beats headphones too. Luckily for me they actually let me redeem both my prizes so I went home with a new tablet and new headphones!
I used to work at a store inside of a mall and just outside our business they had one of these claw machines that had kid toys inside. We started taking notes when someone would win a prize, and we found that every 53 attempts the next person would ALWAYS get a toy (I'm guessing the machine used its full grip every 54th attempt), so we started counting them, and we'd queue up for the 54th pull and we'd pretty much always get the toy prize, which we then gave to kids that visit our store for free. Fun times, but definitely rigged!
That's pretty much how they work. The machines are designed to loosen or strengthen their grip every X times to ensure the owners gets at least a specific amount of profit. It's extremely unlikely anyone ever wins except on those pulls.
LOL
as someone who worked at an arcade for about a year… yes. they’re almost always rigged. a good way to tell imo is if the claw is TOO wobbly. a claw that’s too stiff can also make it difficult, but that’s typically as the prize amount gets lower.
different games/prizes have different claws you’ll want to use- using the others is definitely possible but it makes a huge challenge.
if you’re getting candy, a stiff and large/wide crane shape is the best. if it’s a plushie, a large and decently bouncy crane with strong arms is the best option- the flimsy arms on the crane are often why the prize will fall out, even after you grab and lift it.
if you’re getting ticket rings,, you’ll want a small and sturdy crane, similar to the ping pong game’s crane in this video.
happy arcading, stay safe, and be sure to use hand sanitizer!!! seriously,, we would only go through and clean each game at opening and closing- its gross
Doubt you’ll read this but used to live in Japan when I was in the marine corps and spent a lot of time playing claw machines there. I would say they are kind of rigged as well but not nearly as much as in the US. The secret with the 2 hand claw machines is one arm is always stronger so you use that one to rotate it to a better angle and once the box is place well you lift it from behind usually. This is what I would do to win anime (nami) figurines.
You can also use the stronger claw arm to your advantage in the other games as well I suppose.
Yeah, from what I've seen obsessively watching people in Japan play crane games, it seems like Japan is way less rigged than us BUT also equally rigged in some games--and a lot of games are "rigged" in the sense you need to know the tricks to win and develop the skill. Three-claw games seem to be 95% rigged the same as we have where it just drops the prize as it's moving until you play enough games and the claw finally works properly. Some two-claw games have both arms super weak and you just have to nudge/stab it to oblivion. Sometimes the prize is something like a wrapped tee-shirt so it flops around and doesn't fall into the chute. etc.
The other perk I've seen to in-person JP machines (other than actually being able to play in person) is some of them are REALLY unique. I think my favorite one I've seen is a crane game for figures that gives you two attempts at the prize. You move the claw right, then back, then after it picks up you can hit the button and make it go back down and pick up again (before it returns to the start). Also saw one that was a merry-go-round of five boxes of prizes and you'd rotate them to the one you want and then select whether you want a two- or three-claw and it just rotates around to change it. Really interesting.
Yes Ludwig, 1,000 divided by 2 *IS* 5,000.
I’m a big fan of Connor, would love to see some content with you two!
same
that’ll be super cool to see them collab!
who is connor
@@alphaa2182 pant
@@alphaa2182 CDawgVA
If I had $1 for every time either Lud or Connor has dressed up as maids, I'd have like $5. Which isn't much but it's weird that it's happened that often
It's a weird thing to have as a punishment when both of them have done it at least once.
whos connor?
@@NeverGonnaVivYouUp cdawgva, the youtuber mentioned at the end of the video @ 12:12
I have a friend who is absolutely CRACKED at these crane games.
Like he could 1 or 2 shot clawing the prizes.
One day, he spent like 50 dollars on the machine and completely cleared it out. He gave me my pick of a plushie and then handed the rest out at the children's hospital.
It was pure joy watching the kids' faces light up as they got their plushie. 😻
AWWW
The story time was fun, moments where he actually got an item were quite pog too
The funniest thing during the stream was when some lud watchers decided to play the game themselves and Ludwig wasn't able to play it because it was in use. And Ludwig laughed because the point was to show that it was rigged but some viewers started playing it because of him
Oh yeah with the buff bird
Happy Birthday Shake!! Keep up the fire editing :)
@@datingzoner3968 sus
@POCCAHONTA,,,, 👇😘 bruhh Poccahonta??? Like Lewis and Clark and Disney movies? Shiiiit that's crazy
@@johnnykiehn1872 lmaoo
Bro is this Instagram?? These bots gotta go YT
@@johnnykiehn1872 It's youtube bro, all they care about is removing dislikes for company benefits they don't care about their community
I work at an arcade, it is super simply actually. There is an algorithm depending on how much money the prize is and how much they charge you to play. Based on that the game is programmed to use full strength on the claw only a certain amount of times. Practically it can be related to 20% of the time the claw will use full strength and 80% of the time it will use about 5% of it's full strength.
As well as the more people play it without winning, the higher chance goes up that it will use full strength instead of 5% so the more you play the likely to get something. (Because of this they say it is impossible to win a claw game right after someone won)
Edit: I am referring to the basic claw games you see at most American arcades.
I used to work in a Japanese claw game arcade when I was in med school. A tip is to just ask a staff for help, they don’t get paid enough to not make it easy
How would the staff help you? Putting the prizes close to the edge or something?
@@slauderek3195 Yes. they set the prizes either in a better fall position or closer to a way to get to fall. I'm surprised the employees didn't help Ludwig even once though they're probably busy helping others.
@@slauderek3195 Yup, that's exactly it. You guessed right, congrats, that is actually what they do. They even give you suggestions, like they would move it to an easier position and tell you to grab it from a certain part to flip it. Still not worth it (because any amount of money is too much for a bunch of rags, but that's my opinion)
@@HercadosP Japanese crane games typically have better prizes, often with crane exclusive merch
If you're gonna do the Claw Machine stream with CDawg, it'd be cool if the loser had to give everything they won to the winner
Bruh, that's barely a punishment, considering they can just buy any of these again in a minute.
@@lllKXlll its something they spent the entire stream getting, plus it's what they spent their 500 on. If it's not enough, I'm sure it can be tacked on as a bonus punishment
@@dagms I mean, Ludwig already buys random shit multiple times through the year, I can't see him caring for more things to pile up on his house, money isn't even an issue too, since they're likely making more money with the video and they already got plenty.
@@lllKXlll its more for bragging rights I guess, kinda like the whole shoe thing with bro vs bro
Alright, hear me out... William Osman needs to make you a crane game that chat controls. It can pick up different stuff for you to do like in a marbles stream. Would be siiiick.
have you heard of Jerma985? His carnival stream did just that
Love watching these, it'd be awesome to see the collab with Connor!
I'd love to see you and Connor go head to head!
I know these claw machines are a scam but they are always just so much fun. It also hits different when you actually win something. Edit: Also, I love watching you and Charlie. Both of you are extremely entertaining.
Thing is, if you play them like Lud did, you'll almost be guaranteed to make a huge loss. Key is to have patience. Wait for other people to fuck up (run out of money, not having any idea of how to play, etc.) and then jump in to get the pre-positioned item in a few tries.
Did it like that when I was still using Toreba and usually got a whole load of stuff for like 20 bucks that I made by playing apps (so, effectively, for free).
Using your money to buy 5 seconds worth of strong dopamine.
@@Calamitose might fr try this out, you know the app you used to get that cash? Also, you would say you made a profit on Toreba right?
PLEASE do the head to head against Connor that would be so funny
i love this era of ludwig lol so glad hes on youtube now
When lud finally gets to go to Japan he better have a clawgame battle with CdawgVA
11:24 the nostalgia that just popped into my life from hearing the tune that plays when you lose in Mario Kart double dash 😂😂
Another banger video as always lud, seeing you win live was hype
It literally just came out
@@exitpath2 and we watched it live
I love this new style of video you're going with, very entertaining
@@datingzoner3968 STOP FUCKING FOLLOWING ME EVERYWHERE I GO, GO AWAY
@@seeya_le5666 they dont quit
im.going to become the joker
@@seeya_le5666 society
As someone who watched most of the stream live, this video was not as accurate at how painfully slow, difficult, and frustrating this whole process was
Should have included the teddy bear he kept saying "only 4 dollars left" on and eventually giving up after spending way too much on it, was a great moment
The "Pochette"
CDawgVA is a legend, I’ve been watching him do this on his channel for months
Woolblossom: cool thumbnail with kirby
Ludwig: O I L
Normal people: I think I'll just play one or two games of this claw machine.
Ludwig: *spends $240 dollars on a 50 cent plushie* I'm doing so well!
He did what we couldn't.
@Sida Saloma get outta here.
Connor vs Lud claw match sounds awesome!!!
Damn I almost fell for it when Lud said *5,000 attempts, but I’m glad my brain kicked in to say “woah woah, something ain’t adding up here”
The battle between two titans of gambling, can’t wait to see it.
Love the bottle opener on the breathalyser "hmm wonder how drunk I am. Oh look not enough" 😂
These are definitely not rigged if your good enough at playing and watching. Using free plays and other ways of earning points, I've made easily over $600+ for less than $50 on Toreba.
That wouldn't affect the fact that it's rigged, that just makes you a good player
tfw you use 200% of your brain for a pokemon plush
I just watched a grown man spend a thousand dollars only to tell me something I already knew. What an amazing world
I love how those crane operators are so brilliant, they managed to figure out that the pink hole will be one of the last couple to fill
Ludwig really doing the public a service here
There is no reality where an online claw game isn't rigged.
Real claw games are rigged, but like you actually have to be at a place. A place where you are already spending money. The prizes are cheap or make money over time. Makes sense, even if they don't profit.
This site seams next level scam though.
You should do a wish stream sometime as opposed to Amazon to see what random stuff chat can find on Wish
Seeing the stuff getting lifted up then immediately going back down is just so funny for some reason.
Damn IDK if this is what it's like watching gambling streams, but I have to watch this VOD. So relaxing. Best part of the video is jumping into a convo halfway when he gets the prize
Lud mentions a punishment of wearing a cat maid outfit knowing damn well him and cdawg have both already done it lmao
Anyone else here because lud just got banned for talking shit about the government and grass? 1/20/22
HAPPY BDAY SHAKE! Your edits are always sick man
I love the use of Mario Kart Double Dash's loss music at the end, haven't played the game since the gamecube first came out and could still tell exactly what it was when I heard it.
Lol his stream got suspended for policy violations after making a conspiracy joke about the government
"They really wanna keep us dumb and poor those governments"
😂
That was funny
I see ludwig has found a way around controversial poker streams
i would love to see the Ludwig Vs Connor Crane game, looking forward to it!
Yesssss Conner and Lud would be an epic duo
You inspired me to gamble my life savings! Thanks so much, writing from my moms phone.
1:58 That's some uh... interesting math there my dude. 5000? 1 mil divided by 2000 is 500. Added an extra 0 there.
I just did the math like this: $2 per game, spent $1000. 1000 divided by 2 is 500.
@@Tomiply Either way works, lmao. That's just where my brain went first for the math.
i need lud to know that on toreba if you play the machines with an “assist available” ticker, what it basically is is if you spend enough TP at a machine, a worker will come in and “assist” by putting the prize in a position where next try is guaranteed. He said he liked the ping pong balls the best because they’re in a way guaranteed, and for streamers or anyone dropping mad TP this is also semi-guaranteed, could have cut a little of his losses lol
Loved how chat had zero faith lmaoo
bro 500 try’s not 5000
2 views lets go
guys the content is really good im glad he streams on youtube now
I love the mario kart music in the background at the end
The intro to this video proves that slime's ludwig impression is accurate
1000000% interested in seeing you do a crane game head to head with Conner! Those are some of my favorite videos to watch
I hate those stuffed toy ones because they literally want you to take it with 3 needles
Connor vs Ludwig in Bro vs Pro: Crane Game Edition
I worked at an arcade for a few years. A lot of claw machine actually have settings for grip strength so that a machine doesn't give out too much product. Most actually have two: one for when the prize is picked up and another for when it is carried. This is so they can give you a rush of dopamine right before the toy slips from the claw.
Wish the story was kept in too it was so fun getting story times again!!
The Mario Kart background whistling was a nice touch.
This feels like a Christmas 2022 unboxing setup
I literally dropped in on my tv for like 5 minutes and immediately saw you get one. Luck +1000
Tbh this arcade really makes someone win rather than the face to face one lol
Yes please, you and Connor are my favorite content creators and your humor together would be fucking hilarious
Happy birthday ShakeDrizzle
& Clint!
I definitely need the content of them just interacting!!!!
I watched the old crane video the other day I’m glad he posted this one
"If you put $1000 into a slot machine you'll end up with more than $170"
You severely underestimate my gambling addiction
"The tape was losing its sticky!" lmao
*"Uncle Ludwig what happened?!"*
*"CRANE GAMES!"*
YES to the Connor vs Ludwig crane games !!!
dont forget about the value of the sense of pride and accomplishment you get when you "work hard" to get those items, worth every penny spent
It’s worth noting that any plushie like that that retails at $30 costs $1-2 dollars to make at the scale they are being produced
“Put in $1000…each try is $2 so I have about 5000 attempts” yep math checks out 👍🏼
“I’m only $4 away……” quote of the stream lol
"Gambling is dumb"
Ludwig during pogostuck 2 :)
1:58 you can tell Ludwig wasn't a maths major
Gonna need that Conner v Ludwig content ngl
i need to see ludwig in a maid costume, something that has never been done before
thank you
i will always watch this before i go to an arcade
the amount of times i heard “ITS NOT A STAB CHAT” during this stream 💀
Let’s go the goat of CZcams back with an amazing video!
"gambling is dumb" you should tell that to jerma when you install his bidet
The best crane games I’ve seen are the ones where you put in £1 but are guaranteed a prize.
Id love to see a colab like that with lud and conner
imagine if this was in bro vs bro.
Literally an excuse to fuel his gambling addiction 🗿
Heck yeah! I wanna see a Ludwig & Connor collab!
Yessss Monke Collab
MANS GOT THE HENNY
I love these claw machine videos 😂
Totally want this collab with Connor. You are each others destiny in crane games
I come to Lud for investment advice, it never fails