I'm an arcade game tech and I actually see this kinda thing happen alot. Depending on the style of crane, such as this one, its really pretty easy to get inside, so long as the door doesn't shut completely after the last win.
The only thing they would have needed to do to get him out was play the game at all. His being in the prize box would have tripped the opto and they game would essentially dispense him as a prize, and unlock the door.
I hope they press charges on his parents. I never let them get away with it, as its treated as theft. ^^
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I'm an arcade game tech and I actually see this kinda thing happen alot.
Depending on the style of crane, such as this one, its really pretty easy to get inside, so long as the door doesn't shut completely after the last win.
The only thing they would have needed to do to get him out was play the game at all. His being in the prize box would have tripped the opto and they game would essentially dispense him as a prize, and unlock the door.
I hope they press charges on his parents. I never let them get away with it, as its treated as theft. ^^