What is the ruling on playing games in children's amusement parks, some of which are based on winning tangible prizes such as a doll or sweets, and some of which involve collecting tickets to exchange for gifts, knowing that some consider them forbidden due to their inclusion under gharar (uncertainty) and hasat (pebble-tossing/randomness) sales?
If the purpose of the game is merely playing and not winning prizes, then it is permissible. However, if its purpose is winning prizes, then it falls under the meaning of forbidden gambling and Maysir, as its essence is risk and oscillating between profit and loss.
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