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INTRODUCTION
GAME FEATURES
The new MINI CRANE by I.C.E. was designed
with the operator in mind. Reliability, low main-
tenance, available custom cabinetry, and all
metal exterior construction are some of the most
important design features to be added to the
newest member of our crane family.
To keep things easy for the operator, all of our
best features have been carried over from our
other designs. Things such as an all-metal exte-
rior, powdered epoxy paint, tempered glass win-
dows, and full-featured programming are stan-
dards you’ve come to expect from I.C.E. prod-
ucts.
The MINI CRANE uses state of the art electron-
ics with a new drive circuit for all motors. In our
new design, even direct short circuits can’t dam-
age the motor or coil drivers. The protection is
built into the drivers themselves! Another advan-
tage is that the new board incorporates modular
driver circuits so the same main board can be
used on multiple products.
This crane has been made to give you a crane
that is competitive with other smaller cranes of
its size, but it has been engineered to leave the
competition behind. Every aspect of small crane
design has been scrutinized and improved to
bring it up to the standards necessary to com-
pete in today’s market.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy your ownership
experience with your new MINI CRANE. If you
have any questions or comments, please con-
tact our service department at: (716) 759-0360
GAME PLAY
As coins are inserted into the MINI CRANE a
coin in sound will be heard. When sufficient
coins have been inserted, the game sound
starts, the claw clicks closed and re-opens,
which signals the start of the game. The crane
will position its self in the middle of the “play
field” and remain there, with the cranes sound
theme playing until the player is ready.
When the player has moved the joystick or
pressed the buttons, to move the crane, the
timer on the right display will begin to count
down. The player will position the crane above
the prize and they are attempting to win and
press the drop button to lower the claw.
If the nudging option is on, then the player will
have the ability to keep “nudging” the claw down
each time the button is pressed to hone in on
the chosen prize. If the nudging option is off,
then the player will have only one chance to
drop the claw.
When the claw is fully dropped it will close and
retract to its upper most position. The crane will
then automatically position its self over the prize
chute at the rear of the cabinet. The claw will
open, releasing the prize (if grabbed) into the
prize chamber. The player can now remove the
prize from the chamber through the prize door
located in the front, lower left corner of the
game. The game is now in its home position
and is ready for the next player in line.
