Should Claw Machines Be Regulated?

Hong Kong has over 2,500 claw machine venues and zero formal regulation — hold both sides of the argument before you decide.

State the question

Write the debate question in one fair, neutral sentence that neither side could object to. This is harder than it sounds — loaded language disqualifies you.

The case FOR regulation

Write three arguments in favour of stricter rules — draw on the article's facts, not general feelings. Each must be specific enough to cite in a speech.

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The case AGAINST regulation

Write three arguments against stricter rules — again, grounded in the article. If you instinctively favour regulation, this step will cost you something.

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The argument you resist

Look back at steps 2 and 3. Identify the single strongest point on the side you do NOT instinctively favour — write it out fully, then mark where you actually stand on the spectrum below.

Regulate strictly

Leave completely free

Your verdict

Given everything above, write your final position in one sentence. Then name the one word that captures what this debate is really about — and explain in a line why that word, not 'regulation' or 'fun'.

Why that word?

Discuss Tell your partner which argument from the other side genuinely made you pause — and why.

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