Actuators, and corresponding methods and systems for controlling such actuators, provide independent valve control with a large initial or opening force. The sensor being operable to sense an input acting on the associated structural member and communicate a signal corresponding to the input to the transponder. A motor controller is coupled to the motor, and a processor has inputs coupled to the motor controller for receiving a time continuous signal from the pump. The first player to fill all three holes wins the round and is awarded the available points for their game box holes and peg points from the other players.