S16 · E10

The Lure of Token Games at an Amusement Arcade

Apr 11, 202530m

An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games. For three days, we asked people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes, no matter how many tokens are won.

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The Lure of Token Games at an Amusement Arcade

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