A method of operating a game machine including a grabbing device, a driving device, and a cabinet that defines an inner space is provided. The grabbing device includes a string and a claw. The method includes steps of: the driving device moving the grabbing device, in the inner space, horizontally from an original location to an upper location, and then releasing the string to lower the claw from the upper location to a lower location; when the claw reaches the lower location, the driving device outputting a first voltage to the grabbing device to perform a grabbing action; after performing the grabbing action, the driving device outputting a second voltage to the grabbing device for reducing grip strength of the claw for a predetermined time period; and the driving device outputting a third voltage to the grabbing device for increasing grip strength of the claw after outputting the second voltage.

A claw power supply structure includes a moving seat and a claw. The moving seat includes a base and a reel pivoted to the base. Both sides of a periphery of the reel have a pair of flanges. A pair of electrically conductive rings is provided on the two flanges. The base includes an electrically conductive plate bracket, two electrically conductive plates, and a flexible cable having at least two inner wires wound on the reel. The inner wires of the flexible cable are connected to the electrically conductive rings, respectively. The flexible cable is connected to the claw. The claw includes a drive member. The drive member includes an outer cylinder. The outer cylinder has an accommodation groove therein. An electromagnetic coil is provided in the accommodation groove. The inner wires of the flexible cable are electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil.

A claw power supply structure includes a moving seat and a claw. The moving seat includes a base and a reel pivoted to the base. Both sides of a periphery of the reel have a pair of flanges. A pair of electrically conductive rings is provided on the two flanges. The base includes an electrically conductive plate bracket, two electrically conductive plates, and a flexible cable having at least two inner wires wound on the reel. The inner wires of the flexible cable are connected to the electrically conductive rings, respectively. The flexible cable is connected to the claw. The claw includes a drive member. The drive member includes an outer cylinder. The outer cylinder has an accommodation groove therein. An electromagnetic coil is provided in the accommodation groove. The inner wires of the flexible cable are electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil.

A game machine includes an object-capturing unit, a maneuver unit and a display unit. The game machine includes a capture area for containing objects each provided with an RFID tag and a scan area in communication with the capture area. The maneuver unit is operable to control the object-capturing unit to capture one of the objects from the capture area and drop the object into the scan area. A control module includes a processing unit, an initiating unit and a tag scanner. The processing unit is electrically connected to the object-capturing unit, the maneuver unit and the display unit. The initiating unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. The tag scanner is electrically connected to the processing unit, and adapted for scanning the RFID tag of the object so that a code of the RFID tag of the object can be translated and shown on the display unit.

A game machine includes an object-capturing unit, a maneuver unit and a display unit. The game machine includes a capture area for containing objects each provided with an RFID tag and a scan area in communication with the capture area. The maneuver unit is operable to control the object-capturing unit to capture one of the objects from the capture area and drop the object into the scan area. A control module includes a processing unit, an initiating unit and a tag scanner. The processing unit is electrically connected to the object-capturing unit, the maneuver unit and the display unit. The initiating unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. The tag scanner is electrically connected to the processing unit, and adapted for scanning the RFID tag of the object so that a code of the RFID tag of the object can be translated and shown on the display unit.

A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event.

A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event.

A children's play toy includes an openable replica, a play compound within the replica, and one or more additional replicas nested within the openable replica. The additional replicas partially adhere to at least a portion of the play compound. For example, an oyster replica includes a play compound forming the mantle of the oyster and a second oyster which must be dug out of the mantle with a shovel or sword replica. The second oyster can have collectable pearl(s) contained therein. The pearls can then be assembled onto a customizable necklace and/or bracelet. The play compound which makes up the mantle can be independently played with. Children can use the toy to play with other children and to engage social media. The toy can be heat sealed to prevent the play compound from substantially moving or deteriorating before use.

A gaming machine for picking up one object, and moving the object through a playing zone to a dispensing zone, the gaming machine includes a housing having at least one sidewall enclosing the playing zone and the dispensing zone, and a roof, said sidewall and roof being configured such that a standing zone is created below said roof outside the playing zone, a rail structure in the housing and extending in a first direction X, the rail structure being configured to move over said standing zone in a second direction Y, and a grabber attached to a carriage which is moveably attached to the rail structure, the carriage being configured to move along the rail structure, the grabber being configured to pick up the object.

A gaming machine for picking up one object, and moving the object through a playing zone to a dispensing zone, the gaming machine includes a housing having at least one sidewall enclosing the playing zone and the dispensing zone, and a roof, said sidewall and roof being configured such that a standing zone is created below said roof outside the playing zone, a rail structure in the housing and extending in a first direction X, the rail structure being configured to move over said standing zone in a second direction Y, and a grabber attached to a carriage which is moveably attached to the rail structure, the carriage being configured to move along the rail structure, the grabber being configured to pick up the object.