game center
Three hours of resistance will get you five credits, and claiming you’re 21 gives you a free round on the punching machine!
You’d have to be almost as wealthy as the Briefs family to win all four of the different versions!
Japanese UFO catchers give the best prizes – if you’re talented or lucky enough to grab them. (Personally, I think it’s all about luck because after many hours and probably hundreds of yen down the drain, I’m still not any better at winning.) But the euphoria of a win is usually quickly forgotten, and you’re left with one more piece of tat to cram into your room. So what about if UFO catchers actually dished out useful goodies? Wouldn’t that be a real win-win situation?!






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