Yes, prizes can absolutely get stuck inside a toy crane machine. It's a common frustration for players and operators alike. The most frequent cause is improper prize placement. If stuffed toys or boxes are piled too high or packed too tightly against the glass, the claw can easily knock a prize into a tight corner or an unreachable gap behind the main pile. Another issue is prize entanglement. Items with loops, strings, or tags can get hooked on each other or on parts of the machine's interior, creating a tangled web that the claw cannot penetrate. Sometimes, the fault lies with the machine itself. A misaligned or weakly calibrated claw may drop a prize in an awkward spot, or a mechanical fault might leave the claw itself stuck in a down position. To prevent jams, operators should regularly tidy the prize pool, ensuring items are loose and centered. Players can look for machines with well-arranged prizes and avoid grabbing items clearly caught on something. If a prize does get stuck, it's best to alert the venue staff, as attempting to shake or tilt the machine can cause damage and is often against the rules.