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I just got an IGT upright video game called Hexbreaker. The tag has date of manufacture as Aug. 2001. I am not sure what model this is called. It has the stereo speakers on the sides of the machine like an S2000 slot, but this is a video game so what is it called? Is it a V2000, or something else?
Also, I would like to know what ram clear and key chip would be used on this model.
Is there a download manual for this machine?

I-Game or I-Game Plus. Not sure of the differences between the 2. They are typically just referred to as I-Games...Key chip depends on what board and software you have, but Key 22 will more than likely do the trick.

Here are some notes from Jim @ Blueridge on Key chips:
Key 22 and Key 40 are the same if using in a 3902 CPU, Key 40 is Correct if using Enhanced CPU (044) with Legacy Adapter for Simm Software

Key 17 is correct Keychip on Video (3902) themes (modern Simm type) with Single Denom or Old Style Multi Denom (multi page) and has No Clear Function (used 2 separate chips in GME sockets)

Key 22 (or 40) is correct Keychip for 3902 with MD3 or the New Style M Denom that has all on 1 page (accounting, progressive, player denoms)

Thanks, for the information.
Wow! It might take me a few days to digest all of that, ha!

Don't go turning keys and touching buttons inside...keep the door closed...lol jk

That's good advice, but you are a little too late.......already been there and done that, ha!
I basically just want to change the game percentage. Seems like it is waaaaaay too generous at the 98% setting. Just played it a short time after getting it, and hit a 19,000 coin winner. I might already have a key chip, just have to dig a little. Now, I need to know where the key chip has to go.

You have three different menus for your machine>>>

ATTENDANT MENU   
Turn the reset key.

OPERATOR MENU   
Open the door and press the test switch.

KEY CHIP MENU   
If no credits are accumulated, turn the machine’s power off.
 
Remove the base PROM from the processor board. 
Insert the key chip into the base PROM socket. 
Turn the power on. 
If the processor board has green LEDs, wait until the two green LEDs become lit;
otherwise, wait until the first two amber LEDs become lit.
 
Turn the power off. 
Remove the key chip. 
Re-insert the base PROM. 
Turn the power on. 
Once the machine completes the initialization process, the machine displays the Key Chip Menu.

Key chip recognition indicated by the LEDs rather than an onscreen message.

CAUTION:  After the base PROM is re-inserted, visually inspect it to ensure that it is properly seated
and that all the pins are in contact with the socket.

I am truly grateful for all the wisdom that you folks have. Sure does make things a lot easier for someone that is surely NOT a wizard, ha!

Jerry  I use a Key 22 on my I games that have a 3902 board, but like Roz said a 040 will also work. Either one is a all in one chip and will clear and key machine.  If you need either one I can send it to you. They are M27C4002 chips (40) pin

The only difference between a I Game and a Game King machine that I know of is the glass and the software on the board.

Thanks for the additional information Buzz. I have the Key 22 chip.