The speaker, Brian, shares his experiences with a Japanese crane game simulator. He describes the game's mechanics, the variety of prizes available, and his attempts to win. Despite his initial skepticism, he is intrigued by the immersive experience and the potential for significant prizes. He discusses the process of playing the game, the costs involved, and the potential rewards. He also shares his excitement and anticipation as he attempts to win prizes. Despite his initial disbelief, he expresses hope that he might win something. The speaker's enthusiasm for the game is evident throughout the discussion.
1. The speaker was in Japan before the first wave of the coronavirus.
2. The speaker has a large variety of strange things in Japan, including cookies with shrimp, chocolate with masses, and a special thing that looks like a Carlos coal-shaped bun with salmon flavor.
3. Japan has a huge number of vending machines with dosages, literally at every turn.
4. Japan also has a large number of different slot machines, including video game machines and sweets raffle machines.
5. The speaker was a pro at a game in his hometown, winning toys and prizes.
6. The speaker found an online simulator for a crane machine, controlling it with buttons on the computer.
7. The crane machine simulator broadcasts a real crane machine located somewhere in Japan, allowing the user to see how the crane moves in real life.
8. The simulator has a huge list of different prizes that can be won, including a new bike, a violin, and a real piano.
9. The speaker played the simulator and spent money to try and win prizes, including a poster of Justin Bieber, a curtain with Justin Bieber, and a bathtub.
10. The speaker tried to win a pig toy, but was unsuccessful.
11. The speaker tried again to win a sheep toy, but was still unsuccessful.
12. The speaker was going to top up their balance to keep playing, but decided not to.
13. The speaker tried to win a pig toy again, but was unsuccessful.
14. The speaker tried to win a sheep toy again, but was still unsuccessful.
15. The speaker sent a form to confirm their win, hoping to receive a pig toy.