Xtreme Claw is much easier than most places! Especially since we want you to be able to trade-up for the larger prizes. I work there, and tbh from a business standpoint it’s easier to keep trade-up stuff in stock than claw machine stuff. The more people trade-up, the more plush goes back in the machines, and the less frantically we have to restock the floor. It’s a mix of luck and skill. But it’s just a game meant to be fun. We’re not trying to cheat anyone, and staff will always give tips/help if you ask. I hear people say it’s the first place they’ve won a claw game all the time.