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:''If you're looking for the machine in the Clan [[VIP Lounge]], see the [[Deluxe Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game‎]].''
[[image:rump3_3.gif|Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game|center]]
[[image:rump3_3.gif|Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game|center]]
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A [[Data:Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game|Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game]] may be installed at the [[Clan Rumpus Room#An Unused Outlet|unused outlet]] in the [[Clan Rumpus Room]] for 250,000 [[Meat]].  It may be used three times per day and like other once-a-days, it may be used again after [[ascension|ascending]].


A [[Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game]] may be installed at the [[Clan Rumpus Room#An Unused Outlet|unused outlet]] in the [[Clan Rumpus Room]] for 250,000 [[Meat]]. It may be used three times per day and like other once-a-days, it may be used again after [[ascension|ascending]].
==When "Used"==
*On first through third use:
*:You carefully guide the claw over the prize that looks the easiest to grab. You press the button and the claw slowly descends.
**On successful use:
**:The claw closes with the prize firmly in its grasp! It moves back to the chute to deliver your booty.{{acquire|item=Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game}}
**On failed use:
**:Unfortunately, the claw slips off of the prize without grabbing it.
**On third use:
**:The machine makes a horrible clanking noise, and a wisp of smoke pours out of the prize chute.
*After third use:
*:The crane machine seems to be broken down. Oh well. Maybe they'll fix it by tomorrow.


''On first through third use'':
==Possible Winnings==
:You carefully guide the claw over the prize that looks the easiest to grab. You press the button and the claw slowly descends.
*Necklaces:
**[[club necklace]]
**[[diamond necklace]]
**[[heart necklace]]
**[[spade necklace]]


''On successful use'':
*Card:
:The claw closes with the prize firmly in its grasp! It moves back to the chute to deliver your booty.
**[[pack of KWE trading card]]
{{acquire}}


''On failed use'':
*Rubber "WW_D?" bracelets:
:Unfortunately, the claw slips off of the prize without grabbing it.
**[[rubber WWBD? bracelet]]
**[[rubber WWJD? bracelet]]
**[[rubber WWSPD? bracelet]]
**[[rubber WWtNSD? bracelet]]


''On third use'':
*Stuffed familiars/monsters:  
:The machine makes a horrible clanking noise, and a wisp of smoke pours out of the prize chute.
**[[stuffed angry cow]]
 
**[[stuffed astral badger]]
''After third use'':
**[[stuffed baby gravy fairy]]
:The crane machine seems to be broken down. Oh well. Maybe they'll fix it by tomorrow.
**[[stuffed Cheshire bitten]]
 
**[[stuffed cocoabo]]
==Possible Winnings==
**[[stuffed flaming gravy fairy]]
*[[club necklace]]
**[[stuffed frozen gravy fairy]]
*[[diamond necklace]]
**[[stuffed hand turkey]]
*[[heart necklace]]
**[[stuffed MagiMechTech MicroMechaMech]]
*[[spade necklace]]
**[[stuffed mind flayer]]
*[[pack of KWE trading card]]
**[[stuffed scary death orb]]
*[[rubber WWBD? bracelet]]
**[[stuffed sleazy gravy fairy]]
*[[rubber WWJD? bracelet]]
**[[stuffed snowy owl]]
*[[rubber WWSPD? bracelet]]
**[[stuffed spooky gravy fairy]]
*[[rubber WWtNSD? bracelet]]
**[[stuffed stinky gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed angry cow]]
**[[stuffed undead elbow macaroni]]
*[[stuffed astral badger]]
*[[stuffed baby gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed Cheshire bitten]]
*[[stuffed cocoabo]]
*[[stuffed flaming gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed frozen gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed hand turkey]]
*[[stuffed MagiMechTech MicroMechaMech]]
*[[stuffed mind flayer]]
*[[stuffed scary death orb]]
*[[stuffed       gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed snowy owl]]
*[[stuffed spooky gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed stinky gravy fairy]]
*[[stuffed undead elbow macaroni]]


== Notes ==
==Notes==
*Usable in Ronin/Hardcore
*There is a 1/3 chance[[Statistics Notes|*]] of winning a random item each time the machine is used. It is possible to receive more than one of the same item on a given day.
*There are two categories of items: rare (4 necklaces, 4 bracelets and 1 pack of cards) and common (16 stuffed animals).
*All common items have equal odds of being summoned, as do all rare items.  However, every common item is four times more likely to be summoned than every rare item, giving an 87.7% chance of summoning a stuffed animal on any success and a 12.3% chance of summoning a random rare.
*The machine is usable in [[Ascension|Ronin/Hardcore]].
*The [[stuffed yo-yo]] does not drop from the machine -- it must be obtained by [[zapping]].
*There exists a [[Deluxe Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game]] in the [[VIP Lounge]], which grants better prizes.


==References==
==References==
*The name of the machine is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:They Might Be Giants|They Might Be Giants]] song, ''Mr. Klaw''.
*The name of the machine is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:They Might Be Giants|They Might Be Giants]] song, "[[TMBW:Mr. Klaw|Mr. Klaw]]."
*The various necklaces (and descriptions thereof) are references to the Bartle test, which told you what kind of player you were in MMORPGs. This test was modified into the [http://www.therye.org/barkol/ BarKoL test], which took the KoL forums by storm for a short time after it was introduced.
*The various necklaces (and descriptions thereof) are references to the Bartle test, which told you what kind of player you were in MMORPGs. This test was modified into the [http://www.therye.org/barkol/ BarKoL test], which took the KoL forums by storm for a short time after it was introduced.


[[Category:Rumpus Room Furnishings]]
[[Category:Rumpus Room Furnishings]]

Latest revision as of 01:15, 27 January 2021

If you're looking for the machine in the Clan VIP Lounge, see the Deluxe Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game‎.
Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game
Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game

A Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game may be installed at the unused outlet in the Clan Rumpus Room for 250,000 Meat. It may be used three times per day and like other once-a-days, it may be used again after ascending.

When "Used"

  • On first through third use:
    You carefully guide the claw over the prize that looks the easiest to grab. You press the button and the claw slowly descends.
    • On successful use:
      The claw closes with the prize firmly in its grasp! It moves back to the chute to deliver your booty.
      You acquire an item: random Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game reward
    • On failed use:
      Unfortunately, the claw slips off of the prize without grabbing it.
    • On third use:
      The machine makes a horrible clanking noise, and a wisp of smoke pours out of the prize chute.
  • After third use:
    The crane machine seems to be broken down. Oh well. Maybe they'll fix it by tomorrow.

Possible Winnings

Notes

  • There is a 1/3 chance* of winning a random item each time the machine is used. It is possible to receive more than one of the same item on a given day.
  • There are two categories of items: rare (4 necklaces, 4 bracelets and 1 pack of cards) and common (16 stuffed animals).
  • All common items have equal odds of being summoned, as do all rare items. However, every common item is four times more likely to be summoned than every rare item, giving an 87.7% chance of summoning a stuffed animal on any success and a 12.3% chance of summoning a random rare.
  • The machine is usable in Ronin/Hardcore.
  • The stuffed yo-yo does not drop from the machine -- it must be obtained by zapping.
  • There exists a Deluxe Mr. Klaw "Skill" Crane Game in the VIP Lounge, which grants better prizes.

References

  • The name of the machine is a reference to the They Might Be Giants song, "Mr. Klaw."
  • The various necklaces (and descriptions thereof) are references to the Bartle test, which told you what kind of player you were in MMORPGs. This test was modified into the BarKoL test, which took the KoL forums by storm for a short time after it was introduced.