Coast to Coast Entertainment Unlock the Prize

A bright yellow marquee. A locked prize door. One hidden key somewhere in the playfield.

Overview

Unlock the Prize is a hybrid crane from Coast to Coast Entertainment that layers a key-hunt mechanic on top of a standard claw playfield: one of the small prizes — rubber ducks, egg capsules, or ticket rolls — conceals a key that opens a locked door housing a large grand prize. The bright yellow marquee is visible from across the venue floor, drawing walk-up plays from players who want a shot at whatever is behind the door.

Key Features

Key-Hunt Claw Mechanic

The playfield is loaded with small incentivizer prizes — rubber ducks, egg capsules, or ticket rolls — one of which hides the key to the locked prize door. Players work through the playfield picking prizes, and each successful grab carries the possibility of revealing the key that unlocks the grand prize compartment.

Locked Grand Prize Door

A dedicated locked compartment stores the grand prize — plush, merchandise, or any high-value item the operator chooses. The door remains locked until a player retrieves the key from the playfield, creating a visible reward structure that other players in the vicinity can observe and understand at a glance.

Bright Yellow Marquee

The oversized yellow marquee is designed to read from anywhere in the venue. Its color and scale differentiate it from standard crane cabinets on the floor and signal the game concept — unlock something — before a player reaches the machine.

Configurable Incentivizer Fill

Operators can stock the playfield with rubber ducks, egg capsules, ticket rolls, or similar small prizes. This allows the machine to function as both a small-prize crane and a grand-prize challenge in a single footprint, with fill choices adjustable to the venue's margin targets.

How It Plays

The player moves the claw over the pile of small prizes and attempts to grab one — any one of which could be the prize containing the key. A successful grab that reveals the key triggers the unlocking of the grand prize door, making the payoff moment visible to anyone nearby. Bystanders watching can see exactly what the stakes are: a locked door, a key somewhere in the pile, and the grand prize waiting behind it.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

Adjustable Difficulty for Win Rate Control

Operators can tune claw strength and key placement to control how often the grand prize door opens, letting each location set a win rate that fits its prize cost structure.

36-Inch Wide Footprint

At 36 inches wide, the cabinet fits into wall slots and row configurations sized for standard single-claw machines, allowing operators to add the key-unlock mechanic to an existing floor layout without reconfiguring the space.

Dual Prize Economy in One Cabinet

Every play dispenses a small incentivizer prize regardless of whether the player finds the key — rubber ducks, capsules, or ticket rolls keep non-winning plays from feeling empty while the locked door maintains the draw of a larger reward.

Operator-Selected Grand Prize

The locked compartment accepts whatever high-value item the operator chooses to stage — plush, branded merchandise, electronics, or seasonal items — giving each location full control over the prize value and perceived reward behind the door.

Ideal Placement

Arcades, family entertainment centers, bowling centers, family restaurants with game rooms, and redemption zones where a visually distinct crane can anchor a section of the floor.

Shipping & Setup

We offer flexible freight delivery options, including curbside and lift-gate services. Shipping costs and timing are calculated at checkout based on your location and requirements.

Warranty & Support

Your purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.