You know how it goes – sometimes you look at your social calendar and realize that you need to throw together a quick claw machine. Such was the dilemma that [Bob Johnson] found himself in during the ...

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” (?).

What kid is not hoping his or her parents will give just 50 cents to play the claw machine that is sitting in the lobby of a restaurant, store or arcade? Really, it’s the kids who are most sensible ...