Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards providing video game gameplay incorporating falling puzzle mechanics influenced by character movements within a puzzle space. In a preferred embodiment, a computer implemented method renders a game world that includes a puzzle space wherein a sequence of falling items aggregate in a puzzle formation. Players move characters within the puzzle space to remove items by colliding with them in an attempt to resolve the puzzle by clearing all items from the puzzle space. In one possible arrangement, the sequence of falling items is released according to character movements within the puzzle space. The relationship between character movements and falling puzzle items makes the game play more engaging by providing additional strategic and competitive elements to traditional falling puzzle games.

Abstract: A pair of jaws for a twist tying machine enables a user to tie products with a small outer diameter. The pair of jaws includes a fixed jaw that has a generally cylindrical housing attached to the twist tying machine and extending to a flat distal edge. A fixed jaw channel is formed within the fixed jaw and configured to accommodate a product tie from the twist tying machine. A movable jaw is rotatably attached to the twist tying machine and extends to a movable jaw distal end. A movable jaw channel is formed within the movable jaw and configured to accommodate the product tie from the fixed jaw channel. Closing the movable jaw against the fixed jaw enables the product tie to travel through the movable jaw around a product, and through the fixed jaw creating a tie around the product.