Same deal as Scytherwolf, I'm not nearly at enough carnivals to actually play the games. That being said, crane games have always really captured my interest and imagination. Those little stuffed Pikachus are so tantalizingly close, but in reality I'd end up paying 10 dollars to get one when they're 8 dollars at Target. I guess it comes down to satisfaction? I'd feel more victorious winning one in a game then just buying one at a store.