claw machine

[euclidaeun]

claw machine is a trendy arcade game whereby the player operates a crane-like hook to catch plushies or toys

The description for the toys are done by a bot

Features

1. The game will announce if an toy has been hooked
2. It is possible to hook multiple toys, but each toy increases the total weight carried by the crane, if it is too heavy, the claw will just open out, and all items will be dropped
3. Removal of sell value to make the item collection more sentimental
4. Reducing of coins from 100 to 6 to make the catch more precious
5. Multiple items distance calculator
6. Usage of Instr (string input, string search) to write items' description https://docs.textadventures.co.uk/quest/functions/string/instr.html

How to paste the sample code

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claw machine

<!--Saved by Quest 5.9.9166.36226-->
<asl version="580">
  <include ref="English.aslx" />
  <include ref="Core.aslx" />
  <game name="claw_machine">
    <gameid>8f07fdaf-8c56-426e-8ecd-ebc722411327</gameid>
    <version>1.0</version>
    <firstpublished>2025</firstpublished>
    <showmoney />
    <autodescription type="boolean">false</autodescription>
    <start type="script">
      game.character = NewStringList()
      list add (game.character, "Riley Andersen")
      list add (game.character, "Ne Zha")
      list add (game.character, "Simba")
      list add (game.character, "Elsa")
      list add (game.character, "Mario")
      list add (game.character, "Mr. Incredible")
      list add (game.character, "Minion")
      list add (game.character, "Moana")
      list add (game.character, "Dory")
      list add (game.character, "Judy Hopps")
      list add (game.character, "Nemo")
      list add (game.character, "Shrek")
      list add (game.character, "Max Terrier")
      list add (game.character, "Imelda Rivera")
      list add (game.character, "Ellie Mammoth")
      list add (game.character, "Penguin Skipper")
      list add (game.character, "Rey Jedi")
      list add (game.character, "Rapunzel")
      list add (game.character, "Toothless dragon")
      list add (game.character, "Carl Fredricksen")
      list add (game.character, "Mike Wazowski")
      list add (game.character, "Light Saber")
      game.item = NewStringList()
      list add (game.item, "plushie")
      list add (game.item, "comic book")
      list add (game.item, "trading card")
      list add (game.item, "anniversary coin")
      list add (game.item, "candy")
      list add (game.item, "pillow")
      list add (game.item, "mug")
      list add (game.item, "shirt")
      list add (game.item, "cap")
      list add (game.item, "ear piece")
      list add (game.item, "shoe")
      list add (game.item, "sticker book")
      list add (game.item, "miniature")
      list add (game.item, "lego")
      list add (game.item, "diorama")
      list add (game.item, "keychain")
      list add (game.item, "watch")
    </start>
  </game>
  <object name="room">
    <inherit name="editor_room" />
    <object name="clone_toy">
      <inherit name="editor_object" />
      <attr name="is_toy" type="string"></attr>
      <hooked type="boolean">false</hooked>
      <inventoryverbs type="stringlist">
        <value>Look at</value>
        <value>Drop</value>
      </inventoryverbs>
      <take type="script">
        if (this.parent = room2) {
          msg ("The toy is inside a glass cage, you can't reach it with your hands")
        }
        else {
          MoveObject (this, game.pov)
        }
      </take>
      <ontake type="script">
      </ontake>
      <look type="script"><![CDATA[
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Riley Andersen") > 0) {
          msg ("Blonde hair, blue eyes, and a simple t-shirt")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Ne Zha") > 0) {
          msg ("Fiery eyes, red scarf, and a magical spear")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Simba") > 0) {
          msg ("Golden fur, a tuft of red hair, and a brave heart")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Elsa") > 0) {
          msg ("Platinum blonde hair, icy blue dress, and snow magic")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Mario") > 0) {
          msg ("Red cap, blue overalls, and a big mustache")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Mr. Incredible") > 0) {
          msg ("Red super suit, muscular build, and heroic stance")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Minion") > 0) {
          msg ("Small, yellow, with goggles and blue overalls")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Moana") > 0) {
          msg ("Wavy brown hair, a red top, and an adventurous spirit")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Dory") > 0) {
          msg ("Blue tang fish with a forgetful but cheerful personality")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Judy Hopps") > 0) {
          msg ("Gray rabbit with big ears and a police uniform")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Nemo") > 0) {
          msg ("Small orange clownfish with one tiny fin")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Shrek") > 0) {
          msg ("Green ogre with a big belly and grumpy charm")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Max Terrier") > 0) {
          msg ("Small white and brown dog with a curious look")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Imelda Rivera") > 0) {
          msg ("Elegant Mexican woman with a strong will and purple dress")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Ellie Mammoth") > 0) {
          msg ("Orange-furred mammoth with a friendly attitude")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Penguin Skipper") > 0) {
          msg ("Black and white penguin with a serious yet comedic personality")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Rey Jedi") > 0) {
          msg ("Brown-haired scavenger with a lightsaber and Jedi strength")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Rapunzel") > 0) {
          msg ("Long golden hair, a purple dress, and an adventurous spirit")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Toothless dragon") > 0) {
          msg ("Black-scaled Night Fury with green eyes and playful nature")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Carl Fredricksen") > 0) {
          msg ("Elderly man with glasses, a cane, and a floating house dream")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Mike Wazowski") > 0) {
          msg ("Small, round, green monster with one big eye")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "Light Saber") > 0) {
          msg ("A glowing energy sword, humming with power")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "plushie") > 0) {
          msg ("A soft, stuffed toy, perfect for hugging.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "comic book") > 0) {
          msg ("A colorful book filled with illustrated adventures.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "trading card") > 0) {
          msg ("A collectible card featuring unique artwork.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "anniversary coin") > 0) {
          msg ("A special-edition coin marking a memorable event.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "candy") > 0) {
          msg ("A sweet treat, wrapped and ready to enjoy.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "pillow") > 0) {
          msg ("A comfy cushion, often with a printed design.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "mug") > 0) {
          msg ("A sturdy cup, perfect for coffee or tea.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "shirt") > 0) {
          msg ("A stylish piece of clothing featuring a cool design.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "cap") > 0) {
          msg ("A trendy hat, great for casual wear.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "ear piece") > 0) {
          msg ("A small accessory for listening on the go.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "shoe") > 0) {
          msg ("A fashionable or sporty footwear item.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "sticker book") > 0) {
          msg ("A collection of fun stickers to decorate with.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "miniature") > 0) {
          msg ("A tiny, detailed model of a character or scene.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "lego") > 0) {
          msg ("A buildable toy set with interlocking bricks.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "diorama") > 0) {
          msg ("A small-scale scene with figures and background details.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "keychain") > 0) {
          msg ("A small trinket to attach to keys or bags.")
        }
        if (Instr(this.alias1, "watch") > 0) {
          msg ("A stylish wrist accessory that tells time.")
        }
      ]]></look>
    </object>
  </object>
  <object name="room1">
    <inherit name="editor_room" />
    <object name="player">
      <inherit name="editor_object" />
      <inherit name="editor_player" />
      <money type="int">6</money>
    </object>
    <object name="claw_machine">
      <inherit name="editor_object" />
      <alias>claw machine</alias>
      <displayverbs type="stringlist">
        <value>Look at</value>
      </displayverbs>
      <look type="script">
        msg ("A giant box of surprise")
      </look>
      <play type="script"><![CDATA[
        if (game.pov.money > 1) {
          game.pov.money = game.pov.money - 1
          MoveObject (game.pov, room2)
        }
        else {
          msg ("Not enough money")
        }
      ]]></play>
    </object>
  </object>
  <object name="room2">
    <inherit name="editor_room" />
    <enter type="script">
      EnableTurnScript (distance_calculator)
      firsttime {
        for (loop_x, 1, 50, 1) {
          name1 = PickOneString(game.character)
          name2 = PickOneString(game.item)
          name3 = name1 + " " + name2
          clone_toy.alias1 = "" + name3
          clone_toy.x = GetRandomInt(1,30)
          clone_toy.y = GetRandomInt(1,30)
          clone_toy.z = GetRandomInt(40,60)
          CloneObjectAndMove (clone_toy, room2)
        }
      }
      game.pov.x = 15
      game.pov.y = 15
      game.pov.z = 100
    </enter>
    <onexit type="script">
      DisableTurnScript (distance_calculator)
    </onexit>
    <exit alias="north" to="room3">
      <inherit name="northdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.y = game.pov.y+1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="south" to="room3">
      <inherit name="southdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.y = game.pov.y-1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="east" to="room3">
      <inherit name="eastdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.x = game.pov.x+1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="west" to="room3">
      <inherit name="westdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.x = game.pov.x-1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="up" to="room3">
      <inherit name="updirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.z = game.pov.z+1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="down" to="room3">
      <inherit name="downdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.z = game.pov.z-3
      </script>
    </exit>
    <object name="hook_button">
      <inherit name="editor_object" />
      <alias>hook button</alias>
      <displayverbs type="stringlist">
        <value>Look at</value>
      </displayverbs>
      <look type="script">
        msg ("A big blue button")
      </look>
      <press type="script">
        count_x = 0
        foreach (hooked_x, GetDirectChildren(game.pov.parent)) {
          if (HasAttribute(hooked_x, "hooked")) {
            if (hooked_x.hooked=true) {
              count_x = count_x + 1
            }
          }
        }
        difficulty = count_x * 10
        if (RandomChance(100 - difficulty)) {
          foreach (hooked_x, GetDirectChildren(game.pov.parent)) {
            if (HasAttribute(hooked_x, "hooked")) {
              if (hooked_x.hooked=true) {
                msg (hooked_x.alias1 + " received")
                hooked_x.alias = hooked_x.alias1
                AddToInventory (hooked_x)
              }
            }
          }
        }
        else {
          msg ("My toys accidentally drop out of my claw!")
          foreach (hooked_x, GetDirectChildren(game.pov.parent)) {
            if (HasAttribute(hooked_x, "hooked")) {
              if (hooked_x.hooked=true) {
                msg (hooked_x.alias1+" dropped")
                hooked_x.hooked = false
                hooked_x.x = GetRandomInt(1,30)
                hooked_x.y = GetRandomInt(1,30)
                hooked_x.z = GetRandomInt(40,60)
              }
            }
          }
        }
        MoveObject (game.pov, room1)
        msg ("You have returned to the arcade")
      </press>
    </object>
    <exit alias="northeast" to="room3">
      <inherit name="northeastdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.y = game.pov.y+1
        game.pov.x = game.pov.x+1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="southeast" to="room3">
      <inherit name="southeastdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.y = game.pov.y-1
        game.pov.x = game.pov.x+1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="southwest" to="room3">
      <inherit name="southwestdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.y = game.pov.y-1
        game.pov.x = game.pov.x-1
      </script>
    </exit>
    <exit alias="northwest" to="room3">
      <inherit name="northwestdirection" />
      <runscript />
      <script type="script">
        game.pov.y = game.pov.y+1
        game.pov.x = game.pov.x-1
      </script>
    </exit>
  </object>
  <verb>
    <property>play</property>
    <pattern>play</pattern>
    <defaultexpression>WriteVerb(game.pov, "can't") + " play " + object.article + "."</defaultexpression>
  </verb>
  <turnscript name="distance_calculator">
    <enabled type="boolean">false</enabled>
    <script>
      msg ("")
      foreach (item_x, GetDirectChildren(game.pov.parent)) {
        if (HasAttribute(item_x, "is_toy")) {
          distance = sqrt((item_x.x-game.pov.x)*(item_x.x-game.pov.x)+(item_x.y - game.pov.y)*(item_x.y - game.pov.y)+(item_x.z - game.pov.z) * (item_x.z - game.pov.z))
          distance = round(distance)
          if (distance = 0) {
            item_x.hooked = true
            msg (item_x.alias1 + " has been hooked")
          }
          item_x.alias2 = " [" + distance + "cm]"
          item_x.alias = item_x.alias1+item_x.alias2
        }
      }
    </script>
  </turnscript>
  <object name="room3">
    <inherit name="editor_room" />
  </object>
  <verb>
    <property>press</property>
    <pattern>press</pattern>
    <defaultexpression>WriteVerb(game.pov, "can't") + " press " + object.article + "."</defaultexpression>
  </verb>
</asl>

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