An amusement game is provided with means for securing one or more prizes/objects
arranged on a platform and a device for determining a characteristic of the prizes/objects.
In a preferred embodiment the amusement game of the present invention comprises
a crane for securing one or more prizes/objects arranged on a platform, a scale
for weighing said one or more prizes/objects; and a means for indicating that the
weight of said prizes/objects is less than a predetermined amount. In a preferred
embodiment a prize/object gate is provided for dispensing or returning any secured
game prizes/objects based on their combined weight and the means for securing the
game prizes/objects includes a claw assembly operatively arranged for positioning
about a game cabinet by the game player.
