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The Game of Life™
Setup and Configuration
(for APL™ based installations)
Rev. 1.0
www.atronic.com
May 2007

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  • Page 1 The Game of Life™ Setup and Configuration (for APL™ based installations) Rev. 1.0 www.atronic.com May 2007...
  • Page 2 This document may contain trademarks of Atronic. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. THE GAME OF LIFE is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2006 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENT THE GAME OF LIFE™ - SETUP AND CONFIGURATION • About this Manual ............Overview • Preface ................• Hardware Components / Package ........• General Configuration Notes ........... Setup • Atronic Progressive Link™ What is APL? ............Wiring Diagramm .............

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    ABOUT THIS MANUAL Scope This document describes how to set up and configure a The Game of Life™ link. It describes how to set up the participating gaming machines, how to link them and how to carry out the jackpot configuration and the display configuration.

  • Page 5: Overview

    The Game of Life™. One out of 5 progressive jackpots can be won during the The Game of Life™ bonus. This bonus feature is triggered both via symbol (3x The Game of Life™ symbol) or mystery trigger. It can be triggered with any bet, but hits more often with increasing bets.

  • Page 6: Hardware Components / Package

    VERVIEW OVERVIEW Hardware Components / Package The Game of Life™ packages are available tailored to customer needs. The normal recommendation for a The Game of Life™ core package* would consists of: • The Game of Life™ games • Signage including plasma (or LCD) display •...

  • Page 7: General Configuration Notes

    The lower pro- gressive levels are machine paid. When the top progressive jackpot level is hit during the The Game of Life™ bonus feature, the machine will lock and displays (AMOUNT) JACKPOT WILL BE PAID AT THE END OF THE BONUS GAME.
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  • Page 9: Setup

    Commboard of the machine. By simply linking directly from one machine Commboard to another, up to 16 The Game of Life™ games can be linked to a progressive. The APL requires no external controller. The APL is designed to be flexible and user friendly and operates with one machine acting as the master and the other machines in the link as slaves.

  • Page 10: Wiring Diagramm

    Wiring Diagramm This figure shows a wiring diagramm of a typical APL™ based The Game of Life™ link with up to 16 machines. The APL power supply can be connected to each end of the link or within the link using a RJ-45 Y-adapter (Adapter WE8 - 2 WE8).

  • Page 11: Commboard Wiring Diagramm

    ETUP Note: ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK™ As connectors P10 and P11 on the commboard are wired par- Commboard Wiring Diagramm allel it does not matter which This figure shows how to connect the commboards. one is used for input or output. However it is recommended to use this wiring pattern for ease APL Power Supply...
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  • Page 13: Commboard Setup

    This section describes how to set up the commboards Commboard Release Lever for a The Game of Life™ link. It describes required settings to operate The Game of Life™ and optional settings to connect to an online system. The commboard is located inside the logic box (card cage) of the gaming machine.

  • Page 14: Configure Apl Mode

    ETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Required Settings Following commboard settings are required to operate The Game of Life™ via APL. Activate APL mode and configure an APL master machine Commboard 68k 1. Set an APL Progressive Address with rotary Example: switches S1 and S2 on the commboard. Each...

  • Page 15: Communication To An Online System

    ETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings These settings are optional to enable communication to an online system. Communication to an online system via a slot machine interface board (SMIB) These settings apply, if the commboard is connected to an Atronic Systems MDC (Machine Data Controller) or a similar slot machine interface board (SMIB) which provides the accounting system address.

  • Page 16: Dual Channel Mode

    ETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings continued SAS dual channel communication This section gives an overview of the SAS dual channel settings. 1. Set S5 /6 to ON This enables communication to an online system in general. 2. Activate SAS Channel 1. Set rotary switch S7 to "1"...
  • Page 17 ETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings continued SAS Dual Channel Communication continued 4. Allocate SAS long polls to a SAS channel. The Atronic commboard 68k allows to allocate par- ticular SAS long polls to channel 1 or channel 2. This is done with DIP switches S8 / 2 - 6. Set S8 / 2 - 6 to OFF = SAS channel 1 Set S8 / 2 - 6 to ON = SAS channel 2 S8 / 2...
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  • Page 19: Media Controller Setup

    It comes with a pre-installed Windows XP Professional operating system (english ® version required) and The Game of Life™ display Note: Although an APL slave software. Two displays and a audio device can be machine can send progressive connected.

  • Page 20: Connect The Media Controller

    ETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP This section describes how to connect the Media OH Display Board Controller. As the signage type may vary these steps Commboard 68k are described in general. Rev. 2.10 CPU 68k Connect the Media Controller P12 P4 1.

  • Page 21: Uninterruptible Power Supply

    Media Controller. This outlet is only surge protected but features no battery back up. You may use this outlet to connect the signage. 3. After the The Game of Life™ display software has been loaded press the ESC (escape) button on the Media Controller keyboard.

  • Page 22: Shutdown Software

    ETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP Install and configure the shutdown software 1. Insert the Belkin Shutdown Software CD-ROM to the Media Controller DVD-drive and click Installa- tion. The software installation wizard starts and will guide you through the software installation. When the installation wizard prompts for the Set- up Type select All (Standalone) - Bulldog Service + Monitor.
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  • Page 24: Machine Setup

    ETUP MACHINE SETUP This section describes how to carry out a RAM Reset and the Initial Setup which is required to configure basic machine settings and carry out jackpot configuration. A further section describes the diffe- rent types of top glasses available for The Game of Life™...

  • Page 25: Ram Reset

    ETUP MACHINE SETUP Commboard Mainboard RAM Reset Procedure Reset Button Important: A RAM reset will clear all statistical data and machine settings. Make sure to capture required data and meters before you carry out the reset procedure. 1. Open the maindoor and switch machine power off. 2.

  • Page 26: Initial Setup

    ETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup After a RAM Reset, the machine automatically enters the Initial Setup menu. The Initial Setup is intended to configure basic settings of the machine. These settings can not be changed after the Initial Setup is completed.
  • Page 27 ETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup Flowchart This flowchart shows the Initial Setup sequence for a Hi(!)bility game software of level B1.2.3. Depending on machine configuration, not all menus are displayed. Please refer to the Software manual for more detailed information. Touch Calibration Jurisdiction Coin Value - In Multiplier - Denomination...

  • Page 28: Initial Setup / Required Settings

    Initial Setup - Required Settings This section describes the necessary settings during the Initial Setup and the Paytable Setup to operate a The Game of Life™ link via APL. Please refer to the Software manual for more detailed information. •...

  • Page 29: Top Glasses

    ETUP MACHINE SETUP Top Glasses A bank of The Game of Life™ machines comes with two different types of top glasses. Type 1 Type 2 These two types of top glasses have to be installed alternating, as shown in the figure below. It does not...
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  • Page 31: Configuration

    USB dongle before the drivers are installed. 1. Install Alink Config Note: Insert the Alink Config Installation CD and execute The Game of Life™ jackpot configuration requires Alink alink_setup_v2.x.x.exe. The installation wizard will guide you through the setup procedure.

  • Page 32: Jackpot Configuration Procedure

    ONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to carry out the jackpot configuration of a The Game of Life™ link by means of the Alink Config program. It allows to configure pro- gressive jackpot parameters such as base value, increments, hidden jackpot and in-machine display.
  • Page 33 ONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 5. Download the current jackpot configuration At the APL master machine: Enter the Service Menu (open the maindoor and press the Service button). Select "Settings/Jack- pot Configuration" and touch the Start Configura- tion button. At the computer: Start the Alink Config program and select Down- load from the Alink menu.
  • Page 34 ONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 7. Select Progressive General Settings. The progres- sive general settings menu is displayed. It allows to configure the in-machine display, which shows the current jackpot values on the gaming machi- ne, and the display protocol for the Media Control- ler.
  • Page 35 Option not used. Text Display Time Option not used. Value Display Time Option not used. Note: The use of hidden Hidden Jackpot Mark this checkbox to enable a jackpots for The Game of Life™ hidden jackpot (optional). is not recommended. May 2007...
  • Page 36 JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 12. (optional) Enable a Hidden Jackpot, if needed and Note: The use of hidden edit the hidden jackpot parameters. jackpots for The Game of Life™ is not recommended. Current Value Sets the initial hidden jackpot value. (in currency) Base Value Option not used.
  • Page 37 ONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 15. Click Upload from the APL Main Menu to send the configuration data to the machine. Pay attention to the application notes and confirm with OK to start the data upload. Note: Jackpot configuration is a one-time process.
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  • Page 39: Machine Configuration

    ONFIGURATION MACHINE CONFIGURATION Service Menu The Service Menu provides several settings and options that can be adjusted during normal machine operation (see overview on next page). To access the Service Menu, open the main door and press the service button at front of the logic box.

  • Page 40: Overview Of Service Menu Settings

    ONFIGURATION MACHINE CONFIGURATION Service Menu Overview This figure shows an overview of the Service Menu settings available in a game of software level B1.2.3. Please refer to the corresponding Software Manual for detailed information. Date / Time Machine Information Top Light Basic Playfield Height General Configuration...
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  • Page 42: Media Controller Configuration (Display Configuration)

    ONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION This section describes how to configure the Media Controller which controls the display of video sequences and jackpot meters on the plasma display. The media controller configuration is carried out in the Display Configuration Window. Further options are available in the lingo.ini file.
  • Page 43 ONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Meter 1 to Meter 5 Jackpot meters 1 (highest) to 5 are displayed alternating with player attracting video • Delimiter sequences. Select a style for the jackpot value delimiter sym- bols (dots or commas). The delimiter setting app- lies for all four jackpot meters.
  • Page 44 The help movie is started at the ealiest possible time after the current regular The Game of Life™ sequence is finished. So this value is an approxi- mate value (default = 5 min.).
  • Page 45 ONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Note: It is not recommended • Hit No. This is the hit number for which you want to confi- to change these settings, gure the display. Hit number 1 corresponds to the except the Pause setting. The- se settings are presets for The lowest jackpot level (lowest amount).
  • Page 46 ONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Return to the Windows Desktop To close the The Game of Life™ display software and return to the Windows desktop press the ESC key on the Multimedia Controller keyboard. To restart the The Game of Life™ video animations restart the Multimedia Controller.
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  • Page 48: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE JACKPOT STATISTICS This section shows where to find the different pro- gressive jackpot statistics of an APL link. Audit Menu/History/Cashless and Progressive/Jack- pot Statistics Go to the Cashless and Progressives menu and touch the Jackpot Statistics on-screen button to display the Jackpot Statistics menu.

  • Page 49: Change Apl Master Machine

    AINTENANCE CHANGE APL MASTER MACHINE This section describes how to change the APL master machine in an APL link. This may be necessary, if the primary master machine is defective or if the Media Controller is to be connected to another machine. 1.

  • Page 50: Apl Troubleshooting

    AINTENANCE APL TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists the error messages caused by an APL™ link and how to solve them. APL: Duplicate Slave ID detected This message occurs if at least two slave machines have the same APL progressive address. Solution: Change the APL progressive addresses by means of the commboard rotary switches S1 and S2.
  • Page 51 AINTENANCE APL TROUBLESHOOTING APL: Progressive Not Connected Note: APL: Master not ready This message is also displayed on all APL slave machines prior The machine is not connected to the APL master to the jackpot configuration. machine. The message expires when the The APL power supply is not connected.
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  • Page 53: Appendix

    PPENDIX COMMBOARD CONNECTORS The Atronic commboard 68k Rev. 2.10 features several connectors for different systems and protocols. CPU 68k P12 P4 Battery 3.6V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connector Interface Protocol / Function SAS channel 1 (current loop)
  • Page 54 PPENDIX COMMBOARD CONNECTORS This chapter describes the connectors pinout of the Note: See manual "Commboard SAS based connectors. 68k" for other connectors and further details. Connector P12 Function: SAS protocol / Channel 1 Interface: RS232 SAS Ground SAS Ground Connector P2 Function: SAS protocol / Channel 1 Interface: Current loop (TTL) SAS +5V or SAS +12V or none...

  • Page 55: Commboard Dip-Switch Table

    PPENDIX Atronic Commboard 68k, Rev 2.10 COMMBOARD DIP SWITCH TABLE Use the tables below to set up progressive system address, accounting system address, progressive S1 S2 mode, APL mode and SAS channel allocation on the S3 S4 S6 S7 commboard, before you carry out the RAM Reset. Settings for Commboard software versions Q_S5-xx-STD_1-08A Switch Function...

  • Page 56: Glossary

    PPENDIX GLOSSARY Alink The Alink (Atronic Link) is a data transport service for Atronic gaming machines. It provides basic services for exchanging data between the EGMs. The EGMs are connected each other via RS485 half duplex bus interface using CAT-5 network cables. Alink Config Short form of "Alink - Configuration for Windows".
  • Page 57 PPENDIX GLOSSARY Hi(!)bility The technical platform used in e-motion™ machines. In-Machine Display A feature that displays current progressive jackpot values on the game screen (Harmony™) or the upper screen (e-motion™ dual screen technology) of the EGM. Logic Box A lockable metal box that hosts the sensitive boards of an Atronic gaming machine.

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