Like the little green aliens in Disney’s “Toy Story,” people — often kids — may find themselves obsessed with “the claw.” Claw machines, also known as crane machines, dot arcades, malls, even grocery ...

Just in time for summer break, The District at Tustin Legacy is adding three “experiential” play spaces for kids and adults. Dart Haus, a Nerf play arena, recently opened. Participants buy battle ...

The 8-year-old crouched in front of the claw machine to get eye level with the small toys behind the screen. With intense focus, she gingerly maneuvered the joystick until the claw was above a ...