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 i have set up a few machines in tournament mode with the proper game and reel chips years ago and today I need to set one up and cannot. I have the old directions but cannot get to the # 9 mode.
Does anyone remember how to do this?
Thanks
Darell

Use JP key

Tournament Option <0> [20]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option (game Type 14) is requested at the time the data chip is produced.  This option can be changed only if credits are not accumulated from a non-tournament game.  Enable {1} or disable {0} the tournament option.

Initial Credit <0> [21]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option is enabled.  Determines the initial number of credits given to a tournament player.  The maximum amount is 9999.

Autobet Selection <0> [23]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option is enabled.  Enable {1} or disable {0} the autobet option.  If the autobet option is enabled, the game automatically wagers the maximum allowable bet at the beginning of each game.

Autospin Selection <0> [24]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option is enabled.  Enable {1} or disable {0} the autospin option.  If the autospin option is enabled, the game automatically spins the reels when the maximum bet is reached.

Jackpot Lamp
Flash Time <0> [26]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option is enabled.  Options are:  flash 3 seconds after the top award is hit {0}, flash 15 seconds after the top award is hit {1}, flash while paying the top award {2}, or flash while paying any win {3}.

Time Display <0> [27]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option is enabled and the game play type is combined time limit and credit play.  Enables/disables the display of the tournament play time remaining.  Options are credits and time alternately displayed {0}, or only credits are displayed {1}.

Variable Credit Pay
Out Rate <0> [28]   This page is displayed only if the tournament option is enabled.  Determines the speed at which credits are awarded to the player.  The number of credits paid per second is shown in the Credits window.  The range is 0 to 200, in increments of 10.  If set to 0, the total win amount is paid at once rather than in increments.

Foster,
Thanks for the information, but I forgot to mention that I need this for a splus game where you use 9 - 13 options and I cannot get to the # 9 option.
Darell

Which SP chip?

Sp 557 type 14

Man that's an old SP game prom.  Do you have zero credits on the machine and option 9 only shows up if you have a tournament Reel prom installed.  Did you double check that?

Rick,
Their are no credits on the machine and I do have the correct reel prom and I have tried a newer type 14 game chip but it back to the beginning when you get past [8].

I know I am forgetting something.

[9]s are typically for the progressive amounts, unless you are in tournament mode. With the newer game chips you need a Set90 to set these values.

THESE WERE SOME NOTES I HAD NOT SURE WHAT SP !

SET UP FOR TOURNAMENT
PUSH SELF TEST SWITCH TO 6
SCROLL TO #9 WITH KEY
CHANGE TO 9-1 (TOURNAMENT MODE)
KEY TO #10 AND LEAVE AT 10-0 (CREDIT MODE FOR TOURNAMENT)
KEY TO #11 SET TIME FOR DESIRED MINUTES
KEY TO #12 SET AT 12-1 (AUTOBET MODE)
KEY TO #13 LEAVE AT 13-0 (AUTO SPIN MODE)

CLOSE DOOR - HIT SPIN THEN KEY NOW YOU ARE READY !

Thank you so much for the information

This may be a stupid question, but I know nothing of tournament chips.  Which chip does the tournament chip replace... the game or reel on a S+?  Can tournament chips be used on any them or are they theme specific?  Lastly, does anyone have any tournament chips for sale and if so, how much?  Thanks!!!

The SS chip is replaced.

Here is a link to the list of chips.

http://www.newlifegames.net/igtbible/IGT%20Tourney/Game%20Library%20-%20S-Plus%20-%20Tournament.htm (http://www.newlifegames.net/igtbible/IGT%20Tourney/Game%20Library%20-%20S-Plus%20-%20Tournament.htm)

There are 2 chips for the S+ needed for tournament mode
SP chip like 1253, 1309, etc
a ST chip which has the regular SS chip data, as well as an a tournament mode data.
Basically 2 different sets of virtual reel strips.
The normal mode has the normal payback percentage and the tournament mode has a payback from say 500% to 2000%.

The SP chip has the extra program to operate the machine in tournament mode.
like time limits, credits, timers etc.

WHINKLE, FIRST IS YOU MACHINE AN IGT AND SECOND YOU NEED TO CHECK THE LIST AND SEE IF THERE IS A TOURNAMENT MODE CHIP FOR YOUR GAME. THEN POST A WANT TO BUY IF YOU FIND THE CHIP NUMBERS FOR YOUR GAME! HOPE THIS ANSWERS PART OF YOUR QUESTION.

Yes, it answers my question... thanks.  I have an IGT S+ with a 2-coin double diamond theme.  What would be a good SP & ST Chip to have?

I think ST0012 would be one that fits your game.
It pays out a whopping 500.137%!!!  :72-
An equivalent SS chip is the SS3443.
Check your board and see if that's what you have.
I am not sure about the SP chip...I would go with Foster and get a SP1309.
Imagine if this tournament chip was in a Double Diamond Haywire game? :47-

SP1309 is for a 16Mhz board it came in the 16Mhz board I bought.
 
I think 1311 is the 10Mhz board version.

WHINKLE,I ONLY HAVE THE ST-14  FOR THE 3 COIN DOUBLE DIAMOND.

SORRY

I have an ST-12.  PM me if you want it.

Also, do you have a SP chip that supports tournament mode?  Like a SP1253?

Not yet I don't.  I will need to get one of those also.  I have to check again to see if I have a 10 or 16 board.

If you have a 10MHz board then the choices are SP1253 or SP1311. Trust me and get the SP1311. I have both. The SP1253 is very slow and uneven in paying out credits; the SP1311 is fast and smooth.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I have the 10mz board because it has the volume knob... right?

You're right whinkle!
The 10MHz boards have them.
The 16MHz board doesnt have one.

Is Sp1311 still the best way to go for Tournament mode 14? I have this chip but is there any better one for a 10Mhz board. Just want to make sure I  have the best one. :103-

I don't believe that you will find a better solution. Is it not counting credits fast enough? :103-

No it is working just fine, I am setting up another tourney machine I just picked up and wanted to make sure it was the latest greatest for the job.
 :89-

Cool. Don't forget the pictures when you've got your machines set up!  :71-
 :211-

SF :31-

Thanks to "John too many numbers"  Rudy's Deals... for the great deal on the machine. Drove up and met him this morning and picked up the machine...Yes on a Sunday !! Great Guy!!! And Great prices for what you get!!!

That's a nice little setup. I like the slot stands, and having the cold keg on tap right next to the machines. Is the overhead connected to both slots?

Oh, and is the beer on tap "Coors Lite"? :97- :97-

Come on David, we know you zoomed!  :209- :208- :208- :208-

The other CSI's must be off shift now! :149- :209- :149-

CH :95-

The tap reads "Coors lite", but that doesn't mean that the BEER matches!  :222-
"Only your bartender knows for sure."  :134- :72- :72-

It will be connected to both tomorrow night..did not feel like digging the con1i out of the ceiling tonight to run the new wires. Thats tomorrows project. And yes if you zoom in you will see the coors light tap handle. Great to have the beer close as the cocktail waitress does not come around much !!

What's with the odd amounts in the Win meters?? :103- :209-

Both are setup for tourney play and are mid game. Credit remaining in the credit window and total credit won in the winner paid window.

Ahh, ok!
Nice machines!

Yes, the CSI guys must be sleeping...there is one other BIG thing to be noticed :200- Lets see who gets it first  :71- Something is wrong with this picture..can you find it and read the previous posts for your clues. :103- :103-

lol...yeah! Your rope lights are shot!
You gotta go back to Walmarts... :96-
Seriously, nice pair of machines!
When's the third one coming in?  :200-

Two guesses...

Rope lights need replacing?

Duck Bill missing from the BV in the machine pictured?

CH :95-

Does the winner get a prize?

You have the wrong color on your candles - they should be yellow for 25¢. 

Oh, and just as a minor aside :200-, the Five Times Pay is playing only three coins with five coin glass. But that's because there is no five coin tournament chip (that I know of).
Okay, I knew that this was what you meant! :97- :97-


CH :95-  Good call on the missing duck bill.

Okay, I put on my real good glasses and dug up the dirt? Ew?  :96-
Go zoom up the picture up top^^^>>>

Oh, and just as a minor aside , the Five Times Pay is playing only three coins with five coin glass. But that's because there is no five coin tournament chip (that I know of).
Okay, I knew that this was what you meant!  

Stat is the winner. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER !!!

I am running a 5 times pay Tourney chip (3cm) with a 5CM glass. Because thats all I had. Only the top award for 3 coins is different, so why not?

That was a short lived game! And even I forgot the rope lights issue. And bunker can I borrow your vacuum and you to use it? (saw dust from drilling a hole in the cabinet)

Third machine was delayed due to BlueRidge Jim's busy schedual but should be added in the next week or so. It will be a Double Diamond Tourney glass round top S+ with AmeriStar Casino glass.

lol...okay! I'll vacuum with one hand...
my other hand will be around a nice cold one under the tap!  :97-

Anytime :222- :222- :222- :154- :151- :151- :96-

Unless I missed it being mentioned earlier in the thread, there's a good list of tournament chips in the IGT bible in the FAQs, which can be found here (http://newlifegames.net/igtbible/IGT%20Tourney/Game%20Library%20-%20S-Plus%20-%20Tournament.htm).

Did they make tourney chips for the S (not S+) machine, and if so does anyone have a list of them??

Not for me..someone else asked me about them and I did not know.

I forgot to ask what I won? :103-  ...I mean besides the  :169-  :163- :195-       :128-
                    :222-  :200-   :30-

You do not need option 9

option 2 is what you want. change 2-0 to 2-1 then turn key till you see 20-0 and change that to 20-1. once you have exited out and closed the door. hold down the spin reels button and turn the jackpot key to start the tourney play.

The beginning of the thread with all the option 9 stuff is not good for people researching tourney mode. Option 9 is all wrong and for progressive. screwed me up for days when I first started playing with tourney chips. Page 2 is what you want option 20. 20-0 tourney off 20-1 tourney on.