Those machines are programmed these days to only grip tight enough to hold a prize once in a while, the time period set by the owner to control his profit margins. It’s no longer a game of skill.
I used to be great at this, I once, in 6 weeks filled up 3.5 large trash bags.All kinds of stuff I gave all of it away, except two of them, once I gave a full bag to the red cross donating bin.
When I was but a lad back in the 60’s,the local fair would come to town,and there would be a tent filled with these type of machines,but much less sophisticated. They were fashioned after a steam shovel and were filled with money.Not being programable,your chances of winning remained consistent with repeated play.I enjoyed playing these diggers,but the most I ever won was a pack of nickels worth 50 cents.Oscar the mouse was the biggest sucker attraction at the time. For that you placed your bet on a circular platform with holes all around,and when all bets were down the operator would release a live mouse,who would then scurry down one of the holes( hopefully mine ).Ah,the good old days of animal cruelty.Just kidding!
Enter.Name.Here almost 8 years ago
Those machines are programmed these days to only grip tight enough to hold a prize once in a while, the time period set by the owner to control his profit margins. It’s no longer a game of skill.
swedishdaddy almost 8 years ago
@ratava99 horrible, that kind of programming should be banned.
Dobie Takahama almost 8 years ago
Spongebob looks so angry.. at least in the first panel!
Dr.DocSmith almost 8 years ago
I used to be great at this, I once, in 6 weeks filled up 3.5 large trash bags.All kinds of stuff I gave all of it away, except two of them, once I gave a full bag to the red cross donating bin.
Alphaomega almost 8 years ago
Greg is a true professional,always honing his skills for when it really counts! Monty,not so much.
Vince M almost 8 years ago
Is that Giggles the gumdrop eating bear I see? Gimme, Greg!
Donaldo Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I thought I saw Doug in there
Kip W almost 8 years ago
Sponge Bob is the all-time Zen expert on crane games. It’s only fitting to invoke his image.
prince valiant Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I like it!
fgrant1a almost 8 years ago
I call em “sucker machines”
Alphaomega almost 8 years ago
When I was but a lad back in the 60’s,the local fair would come to town,and there would be a tent filled with these type of machines,but much less sophisticated. They were fashioned after a steam shovel and were filled with money.Not being programable,your chances of winning remained consistent with repeated play.I enjoyed playing these diggers,but the most I ever won was a pack of nickels worth 50 cents.Oscar the mouse was the biggest sucker attraction at the time. For that you placed your bet on a circular platform with holes all around,and when all bets were down the operator would release a live mouse,who would then scurry down one of the holes( hopefully mine ).Ah,the good old days of animal cruelty.Just kidding!
Sisyphos almost 8 years ago
Greg is really good! And he’s not cheating, either. He just happens to be a pro who knows how to achieve results!Get me a bear, Greg!