ACTION JACKPOTS - Setup and Configuration v1.3 - en
ACTION JACKPOTS - Setup and Configuration v1.3 - en
ACTION JACKPOTS - Setup and Configuration v1.3 - en
Setup
and Configuration
Rev. 1.3_en
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ACTION JACKPOTS™
Setup and Configuration
Rev. 1.3_en
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 6
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Overview 7
2.1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 The Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Bonus Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Hardware Components / Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1 Link Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.2 Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 General Configuration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.1 Configuration USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.2 Initial Setup – Game Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.3 Progressive Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.4 Jackpot Handpays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Hardware Setup 13
3.1 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.2 Connect Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.3 Connect Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.4 Connect Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.5 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.1 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.2 Connect Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.1 Connect Mains Cable to UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.2 Connect UPS to Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. Software Setup 19
4.1 Star|JACKPOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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6. Appendix 46
6.1 Bonus Feature – Fruit CONNECTION™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1.1 Fruit Connection Jackpot Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2 Bonus Feature – Line Dancer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.2.1 Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.3 Bonus Feature – HOT & WiLD™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.3.1 Cash Fever Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.3.2 Bonus Bet (HOT Re-Spin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.4 Bonus Feature – DOGGIE CASH™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.4.1 Doggie Cash Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.4.2 Mystery Dog Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes how to set up and configure an A CTION
JACKPOTS™ link. It describes how to set up the participating gam-
ing machines and how to link them.
• Cabinet Manual
Cabinet Manual – SPIELO OXYGEN
Cabinet Manual – SPIELO OXYGEN SLANT
2. Overview
2.1 Preface
IGT proudly presents a world premier with the multi link Action
Jackpots. This innovative novelty product offers four different pro-
gressive links tied into one single gaming machine!
The four progressive links are available as multi game suite on the
SPIELO OXYGEN™ cabinet family.
The progressive jackpot level for each link concept are displayed on
the upper screen of the gaming machine (SPIELO OXYGEN dual
screen technology).
Four in one! That is the concept of IGT’s very first multi link. Action
Jackpots offers players the freedom to choose their favorite progres-
sive link without having to change the machine.
Part of this multi link are the two well known progressive links CASH
FEVER™ HOT & WiLD and DOGGIE CASH™. In addition IGT
has created two completely new links: the multi line link Line Dancer™
and the low line link Fruit CONNECTION™.
• Multi Link
This innovative novelty product offers four different progressive
links tied into one single gaming machine!
Multi Link – Game Selector
• Multi Level
Each of the links included in Action Jackpots comes with four
progressive jackpot levels.
• Multi Game
The four progressive links are available as multi game suite on
the SPIELO OXYGEN™ cabinet family. Each of the progressive
links comes with several games.
Media Controller
including external power supply, Configu-
ration USB flash drive, operating system,
2402852-01 1 Jackpot & Media Controller XH81V 2
Star|JACKPOTS and Action Jackpots
display software.
1303943-01 1 Bracket, Mounting, Shuttle PC –
1002541-01 1 Screw, Mach, Pan Washer Hd Phil, M3x6 –
1002539-01 4 Screw, Typping, M3.5x9.5mm, DIN7981B –
1205131-01 120mm VELCRO Hook (88) W=1" Black W/ 0172 ADH –
1204044-01 5 Cable Tie 6/6 Nylon 8" (white) –
Uninterruptible Power Supply
65060235 1 Back-UPS CS 350VA 110V #00 110V model
65040396 1 Back-UPS CS 350VA 230V #00 230V model
Power Cable
for example only! Depending on country
1602434-01 2 Cable Power10A/250V BS 1363/A TO C13 3m
the power cable can vary.
1602527-01 1 Cable Power 2.5A/250V C18 to C7 adapter for non 2-pin euro plug power cable
Switch
65058564 1 Ethernet Switch 10_100 Mbps 24 port 01 –
Patchcable
67500533 1 Patchcable 2m CAT5E FTP 24AWG HF red –
65059912 – Patchcable 5m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black Rule: 1 cable per machine in the link. De-
pending on link size the cable length may
67500531 – Patchcable 12m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black vary from 5-12m.
2.4.2 Merchandising
Action Jackpots features an exciting merchandising and signage
package that stands out on the casino floor and attracts players to
its four thrilling progressive bonus links. Customized signage and
merchandising options are available to suit every venue and budget.
3. Hardware Setup
3.1 Wiring Diagram
UPS
Media Controller/SGP
Progressive Controller
Switch
Power
Ethernet Cable
3.2.1 General
The media controller is a customized barebone-PC that provides
video animations and the jackpot hit history (if enabled) which are
displayed on the overhead display(s).
• Thread the display cable, audio cable and signage mains cable
through one of the posts that holds the signage.
• Connect the USB cable to one of the USB ports of the media
controller.
media controller
The UPS device application comes pre-installed with the media con-
troller and is configured to shut down the media controller 5 minutes
after a power outage has been detected.
(c)
(b)
(b)
(a)
• Connect the USB cable (c) to one of the USB ports of the me-
dia controller.
4. Software Setup
4.1 Star|JACKPOTS2
This chapter describes all necessary configuration steps to setup
an Action Jackpots jackpot controller. For more detailed informa-
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tion about the Star|JACKPOTS application please see manual
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«Star|JACKPOTS Control User Manual» obtainable from IGT.
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The Star|JACKPOTS application that is delivered with an Action
Jackpots link is customized and supports IGT SGP progressive jack-
pot controller only!
• On the logon page enter your user name and password (default
user name and password = adm).
Configure for each link concept the General, Win Messages, Gaming Machine Selection and Summary tab. The
Controller ID shows you at all time where you are during the configuration procedure:
Controller ID
1/4 = Fruit Connection (FC)
2/4 = Line Dancer (LD)
3/4 = Doggie Cash (DC)
4/4 = Hot & Wild (C2)
1. Select the Jackpots tab and click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the jackpot configura-
tion page.
3. Click Browse and select the required progressive_configuration.xml file and the progres-
sive_configuration.xml.sig signature file.
Important : The configuration files are unique for each Action Jackpots link, make sure that the con-
figuration files used for the jackpot controller and the gaming machines are identical.
The configuration files can be found on the USB flash drive that is included in the linked gaming kit. Copy
the configuration files from the USB flash drive to D:\Program Files\SPIELO International
Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Action Jackpots on the media controller.
4. General
With Action Jackpots each link concept has its own jackpot controller. The four jackpot controllers are created
by the same configuration file during a single «Create new Jackpot Controller» procedure! The Controller ID
shows you at all time where you are during the configuration procedure.
Important : Make sure to set a unique «Jackpot name» (32 characters maximum) for each link con-
cept! Recommendation: Enter the link concept name as Jackpot name (e.g. Controller ID 1/4 = Fruit
CONNECTION).
The Jackpot ID is set by default to Automatically create jackpot ID. The Jackpot ID is randomly
generated by the system. To define a specific Jackpot ID clear the check box and enter a unique ID number.
Controller ID
1/4 = Fruit Connection (FC)
2/4 = Line Dancer (LD)
3/4 = Doggie Cash (DC)
4/4 = Hot & Wild (C2)
5. Messages
Do not enter any text!
To assign a single gaming machine double click on the name. To assign all listed gaming machines click Se-
lect All.
All gaming machines that are listed in the Assigned box will participate in the jackpot.
7. Summary
On this page a configuration summary is displayed. Verify all settings and click Save to proceed with the jack-
pot controller configuration. Repeat step 1 to 7 until all four jackpot controllers are configured and click Save
to finish the jackpot controller configuration.
The jackpot controllers are configured but not activated (State: InWork), the gaming machines are still
locked. To activate the configured jackpot controllers see chapter 4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller.
Important : To activate all linked gaming products of Action Jackpots you have to activate each of the four
jackpot controllers separately!
• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.
• A jackpot controller summary is displayed, click Activate to start the jackpot controller.
• The jackpot controllers are activated (State: Accepted) and all participating gaming machines are un-
locked and operational.
When the jackpot controller has been edited the State changes to InWork. To apply the modifications
to the operational gaming machines activate the jackpot controller again, see chapter 4, section 4.1.3 Activate
Jackpot Controller.
Important : If you activate an edited jackpot controller the currently running instance of the jackpot is
stopped. A new instance based on the edited configuration is started. The current jackpot level values
are restored to the base values determined by the progressive_configuration.xml file!
To restore the former jackpot level values see chapter 4, section 4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values
and 4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values.
Note: If a new jackpot controller is created, you have to update the Progressive Config XML setting in the
Action Jackpots – Config GUI, see chapter 4, section 4.2.1.2 Base Settings.
Important : An active jackpot controller can not be deleted, you have to suspend the jackpot controller
first! For a detailed procedure see chapter 4, section 4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller.
• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.
• A jackpot controller summary is displayed on the Delete Jackpot page, enter a reason for deletion and
click OK.
• Click Jackpot Value Correction to enter the Jackpot Value Correction page for
each jackpot level separately.
• The jackpot level information is displayed. Enter the amount (in currency) that must be added to the current
jackpot value and the reason for the jackpot value correction.
• Click Hidden Jackpot Value Correction to enter the Hidden Jackpot Value Cor-
rection page for each jackpot level separately.
• The hidden jackpot level information is displayed. Enter the amount (in currency) that must be added to the
current hidden value and the reason for the jackpot value correction.
• Select General Settings from the navigation bar and click Displayed Machine Names.
The Machine ID column lists all gaming machines that are participating in the configured jackpot controller.
• Enter in the Displayed Name column a comprehensible name for each gaming machine to be displayed
on the overhead display.
• ALF
Enable the ALF (ATRONIC Linked Feature) controller to es-
tablish communication between the EGD_GD display applica-
tion and the jackpot engine.
• Default
Load default settings.
• Undo
Undo changes.
• Save
Save settings.
• Start
Start Action Jackpots display animation.
• Info
Display application software version.
• Cancel
Close application without saving settings.
• Ok
Close application with saving settings.
• Currency code
Enter a currency abbreviation (up to 3 digits) to be displayed
trailing or leading the jackpot value. To enter a «€» currency
symbol use the ASCII string 0128.
Note: To enter an ASCII code press and hold the Alt key. Type
the ASCII string (e.g. 0128 for «€») on the number pad and re-
lease the Alt key.
• Currency position
Define the position of the currency code. Select Trailing or
Leading from the drop down menu.
• Decimal separator
Define the decimal separator, enter «.» or «,».
• Thousand separator
Define the thousand separator, enter «.» or «,».
The configuration files can be found on the USB flash drive that
is included in the linked gaming kit. Copy the configuration files
from the USB flash drive to D:\Program Files\SPIELO
International Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Action
Jackpots on the media controller.
or
machine identifier
Set a unique asset number for each gaming machine if a TiTo envi-
ronment is in operation or to activate AFT functionality.
Set the «Celebration Limit Mode» to «Individual fixed limit for each
game» (default and recommended setting) during the initial setup
procedure. The limits are set by the paytable and cannot be altered.
To display the fixed limit values touch the Show Details button.
Note: The ticket data fields are usually configured remotely by the
ticket host sending SAS poll 7D «send ticket data». Ticket data sent by
the host has priority over manually entered ticket data.
Level:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Audit Menu Screen 2.4.1 : Accounting and Statistics / Progressive Information / Per Controller Information
6. Appendix
• Bonus Feature – Fruit CONNECTION™
• Multi Level
Fruit Connection comes with four progressive jackpot levels
(ROYAL, GRAND, MAJOR and MINOR).
• Multi Game
Action Jackpots offers two Fruit Connection game titles:
• Multi Hit
Win up to four (instead of one out of four) progressive jackpot
levels in the Fruit Connection Jackpot Bonus feature.
All Fruit Connection games provide a 6th reel located in the upper 6th Reel
(inactive)
right corner of the base screen. The 6th reel is randomly triggered
during game play and offers the possibility to trigger the Fruit Con-
nection Jackpot Bonus.
When the 6th reel is inactive it shows the available jackpot free spins 6th Reel
(inactive)
(number of extra spins that are awarded if a Fruit Connection Jack-
pot Bonus session is started). The number of awarded jackpot free
spins is equal to the selected bet per line. The higher the selected bet
Number of spins
per line the better the chances to win multiple progressive jackpots. =
bet multiplier
When the 6th reel is triggered, you have the chance of winning the
Fruit Connection Jackpot Bonus.
The Fruit Connection symbol on reels 1 & 2 in one spin awards the
MINOR jackpot level, win additional progressive jackpot level for
each Fruit Connection symbol on adjacent reels.
• Multi Level
Line Dancer comes with four progressive jackpot levels (ROY-
AL, GRAND, MAJOR and MINOR).
• Multi Game
Action Jackpots offers four Line Dancer game titles:
• Multi Hit
Win up to four (instead of one out of four) progressive jackpot
levels in the Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus feature.
All Line Dancer games provide a 6th reel located in the upper right 6th Reel
(inactive)
corner of the base screen. The 6th reel is randomly triggered dur-
ing game play and offers the possibility to trigger the Line Dancer
Jackpot Bonus.
When the 6th reel is inactive it shows the available jackpot free spins 6th Reel
(inactive)
(number of extra spins that are awarded if a Line Dancer Jackpot
Bonus session is started). The number of awarded jackpot free spins
is equal to the selected bet per line. The higher the selected bet per
Number of spins
line the better the chances to win multiple progressive jackpots. =
bet multiplier
When the 6th reel is triggered, you have the chance of winning the
Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus.
Once the Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus feature is triggered, the game
rules of the bonus feature are displayed. To continue the START
button must be pressed.
The Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus games are played on special reels.
The reel color shows to which progressive jackpot level the reel is
related. A jackpot level is won when the corresponding reel is hit by
the Line Dancer symbol. Press START to begin bonus session
The Line Dancer symbol on reels 1 & 2 in one spin awards the MI-
NOR jackpot level, win additional progressive jackpot level for each
Line Dancer symbol on adjacent reels.
• Multi Level
Based on the widely popular CASH FEVER™ link the Hot &
Wild four level progressive jackpot comes with exciting new fea-
tures and even more bonus action.
• Multi Game
Action Jackpots offers two Hot & Wild game titles:
• Multi Hit
Win up to four (instead of one out of four) progressive jackpot
levels in the Cash Fever bonus feature.
Hot & Wild´s exciting multi level bonus system acts as a bonus game
on top of existing game titles, triggered in the base game by the
Cash Fever symbols. During the bonus, Dr. CASH returns, but this
time with an accomplish, the lovely Miss Fever, who helps the doc-
tor heat up the jackpot thermometer and send it soaring to the top
progressive award.
The SPIELO OXYGEN cabinet´s top wide screen shows the jack-
pot meter so players can follow the rising mercury during Hot & Wild
bonus games. Players will love the multi game function but even
more so the combination of selecting their favorite game and the
chance to win up to four jackpots! Multi Jackpot Hit
The Cash Fever Bonus can be triggered with any bet, but higher bets
in the base game provide better chances of winning higher jackpots.
As the Cash Fever Bonus games are played, the temperature rises
on the Hot & Wild thermometer in the upper screen. When the Miss
Fever symbol appears on the the middle reel during the Cash Fever Cash Fever Bonus
Bonus games, she will heat up the temperature additionally.
If the Cash Fever symbol appears on reel 2 and 3 (but not on reel 4)
in the base game or freegames, reel 4 will re-spin for a second chance
to trigger the Cash Fever Bonus with HOT Re-Spin activated.
• Multi Level
Win one out of four progressive jackpot levels during the Dog-
gie Cash Bonus.
• Multi Game
Action Jackpots offers two «The Dog» themed games:
Doggie Cash has been designed with the regular players in mind,
who can appreciate the chance of hitting a jackpot on a more fre-
quent basis. Each time the players get into the Doggie Cash Bonus,
they have a reasonable chance of hitting the highest jackpot.
The Doggie Cash Bonus can be triggered with any bet, but higher
bets in the base game provide better chances of winning higher jack-
pots.
In the bonus feature the player has to choose one of the six dogs.
The chosen dog is assigned to one of the four jackpot levels. Once
a jackpot level has achieved three dogs the D oggie Cash Bonus is
finished and the respective progressive level is won.
The Mystery Dog Bonus awards either a credit win or the Doggie
Cash Bonus.