In Deep with Crane Games

How can such analog crane games thrive in a digital age? French sociologist Benoit Bottos investigates how these machines captivate players and spread pop-culture images across Japan.

Benoit has surveyed over 50 arcades in Tokyo
Benoit spent eight years researching this
Benoit's research subject is crane games in Japanese arcades.
Social informatics scholar Benoit Bottos
Broadcast on October 9, 2025 / Available until October 8, 2026
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