Soon it will be possible play claw cranes directly from your smartphone – or at least it will be possible to do it in Japanwhere Google has decided to start an experimentation phase.
Let’s talk about the classics vertical fishing games arcade games, games where with a little skill and a lot of luck you can win prizes by maneuvering the claw of a small crane. The idea is this: it becomes possible to use your smartphone to play from home, exactly as if you were at home game room
The user has to pay for each game separately, while the prizes are delivered to the player’s home.
The user will be able to watch his match live, with a camera that will film the inside of the claw crane live – even if we have some doubts about the latency, especially in a game that requires precision. We imagine that the developers will still be able to update the players of the virtual claw crane Gizmodo is actually talking about a gimmick: the game can be controlled by an operator, who is responsible for closely following the directions of the player.
In the US, some apps have already come out that take advantage of this mechanic, such as Clawee. To try your luck and play a game you have to use a virtual currency, which, however, must be bought by paying real money. A single game can cost $1.50. Different kinds of prizes are won: from Funko Pop to the most classic cuddly toys of different sizes.
Developers who want to participate in the test with their own app will first need permission from Japan Online Crane Game Industrialist Associationtherefore, they must apply to Google.
However, there are limitations, especially regarding the nature of the prizes. The following prizes are not accepted:
In Japan, the tests will start on July 11 and will last a year. The pilot test is already active in the United States. And in the European Union? Good question, no answer for now.
Source: Lega Nerd
