{"product_id":"pipeline-games-alpaca-mini-with-box-crane","title":"Pipeline Games Alpaca Mini with Box Crane","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#444;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eA bill acceptor mounted at standing height. A prize box riding the top of a 76-inch tower. Sixteen inches of playfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Pipeline Games Alpaca Prize Mini Crane is a 16-inch commercial crane machine built on a resin-style cabinet with a DBA positioned at standing height and a prize box mounted on top. At 76 inches tall and 14 inches wide, it delivers a full commercial feature set — coin mech, secure cashbox hasps, and the same mainboard used in Pipeline Games full-size units — in a footprint narrow enough for tight placements. The production playfield runs 8 inches deeper than the pre-production prototype shown in the manufacturer's photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eStanding-Height Bill Acceptor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe DBA is mounted at a normal upright position on this cabinet, placing the bill slot at a comfortable height for customers. On most compact cranes the acceptor sits low on the cabinet, requiring players to crouch. The Alpaca Prize keeps the full transaction interaction at eye-and-hand level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eResin-Style Cabinet Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe cabinet is molded from a resin-style material Pipeline Games describes as comparable in toughness to Little Tikes outdoor products. The material resists cracking and denting under the normal abuse of commercial route placement, and the cabinet base is bottom-weighted for stability without anchoring hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eFull-Size Mainboard in a Compact Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003ePipeline Games installs the same mainboard used across their full-size crane lineup into the Alpaca Prize. This means the claw strength settings, play configuration options, and diagnostic behavior operators already know from larger Pipeline Games units carry over directly to this machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eTop Prize Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eA prize box is mounted on top of the 76-inch tower and is included with the machine. The elevated box adds a visible second prize display above the main playfield window, extending the machine's visible height and giving operators a dedicated space for featured or higher-value prizes separate from the main bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eSecure Hasps and Spare Claw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eCashbox and cabinet access points are secured with hasps rather than light-duty cam locks common on smaller cranes. The machine also ships with one extra claw, so operators have an immediate replacement on hand without a parts order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eHow It Plays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe player uses the joystick to position the 16-inch claw over the prize bin, then drops it into a playfield that runs 21 inches deep in the production version — noticeably deeper than the pre-production unit shown in promotional photos. From the side, the full-height tower and lit prize box on top are visible well before a player reaches the machine, making the unit readable as a crane cabinet even in a crowded placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f1f5f9;border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#000\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f1f5f9;border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#000\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePipeline Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eDimensions (Assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e14 in W x 21 in D x 76 in H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePlayfield Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePlayfield Depth (Production)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e8 in deeper than pre-production prototype\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePlayer Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eCoin Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eWhy Operators Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003e14-Inch Width Opens Placement Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eAt 14 inches wide, the Alpaca Prize fits locations where a standard crane cabinet cannot: end-of-row gaps, counter edges, narrow storefront alcoves, and low-traffic route stops with limited floor space. The 76-inch height stays within standard drop-ceiling clearance for most commercial interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHasp-Secured Cabinet Reduces Tamper Risk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe cashbox and cabinet doors are secured with hasps rather than the lighter cam locks found on import mini cranes. Hasps accept padlocks, giving route operators the option to use their own keyed or combination locks across multiple units on a route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eShared Mainboard Reduces Parts Inventory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Alpaca Prize runs the same mainboard as Pipeline Games full-size cranes. Operators already running Pipeline Games equipment carry one set of board spares that covers both cabinet sizes, rather than stocking a separate part number for the mini unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eSpare Claw Ships With the Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eA replacement claw is included in the box at delivery. On a route placement, a worn or bent claw can be swapped during the same service visit without waiting on a parts shipment — the spare is already on the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat is the assembled footprint of the Alpaca Prize Mini Crane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Alpaca Prize measures 14 inches wide, 21 inches deep, and 76 inches tall. That footprint is substantially narrower than a standard full-size crane cabinet, making it suitable for tight wall slots and counter-adjacent placements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eDoes the Alpaca Prize Mini Crane include a coin mechanism?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eYes, a coin mechanism is included with the machine. Pipeline Games also offers a DBA (dollar bill acceptor) and CC reader as optional add-ons — contact Pipeline Games directly for pricing on those components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eIs the Alpaca Prize Mini Crane built for commercial route use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eYes. The cabinet is molded from a resin-style material rated for commercial durability, the base is bottom-weighted for freestanding stability, and the mainboard is the same unit used in Pipeline Games full-size commercial cranes. It is not a consumer-grade or toy-grade machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat is included with the Alpaca Prize Mini Crane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe machine ships with a coin mechanism, one spare claw, secure hasps on the cabinet access points, and a top-mounted prize box. A DBA and CC reader are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eIdeal Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Alpaca Prize Mini Crane is sized for locations where a full-size crane cabinet does not fit: convenience stores, laundromats, pizzeria lobbies, restaurant waiting areas, and small-footprint route stops. Its 14-inch width also suits end-cap or entry positions in bowling center arcades, hotel game rooms, and mini-golf clubhouses where floor space along the wall is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eYour purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:16px 0;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1z85hsjujeg\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- sources: https:\/\/www.pipelinegames.com\/products\/alpaca-prize-mini-crane --\u003e","brand":"Pipeline Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45776755425324,"sku":"PIPE-MRARE0RB","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/6837\/6876\/files\/Pipeline_Games_Alpaca_Mini_with_Box_Crane.png?v=1783436118","url":"https:\/\/bhmvending.com\/products\/pipeline-games-alpaca-mini-with-box-crane","provider":"Birmingham Vending Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}