progressive

[thegambler327]

can i set my gameking to have progressives in poker? i believe i have version 4.0/4.3  im new to the gamekings and which set chip will i need i have 17 and 22,and willl it replace the base chip?when i do my setup?

[4 Deuces]

Hey Gambler!

You CAN make the Game King poker progressive ... brace yourself for a "fun", "challenging", "aggravating" project.  Unfortunately, it's not just a matter of a KEY17 chip and some config.

1)  You need a "controller" to keep track of what to progress (Royal vs. 4 Aces, etc.), how much to progress (1 cent for every dollar vs. 1 dollar for every cent, etc.), and where to display the results (on-screen or external meter).  I recently saw a complete CHAM II with controller for sale that might do the trick.

2)  You will need to make a cable from your PC to your controller.

3)  You will need software (PSP), which you can find on this forum, to program your controller.

4)  And then and only then will you go back to your Game King to configure the progressive using key 17 by turning everything off, replacing base, securing both MPU and IO cards, turning on, etc ... don't worry about this step until the end.

Really, before you tackle this, check out the Mikohn section of this site for LOTS of info on making your machine a progressive.  It's a good place to start. 

Good luck!  Keep posting with your next question for more help along the way should you decide to tackle the project!

:Dave

[thegambler327]

yeah its alot more involved then i thought! i just thought it was already available on the game king in settings with the key chips,and programed in the software,since i see it alot in casinos with the gamekings.

[knagl]

You don't need a Mikohn unit for internal progressives in a Game King -- the Game King can do its own internal progressives for your poker games.  You do need to keychip on it in order to access the progressive settings.

[thegambler327]

You don't need a Mikohn unit for internal progressives in a Game King -- the Game King can do its own internal progressives for your poker games.  You do need to keychip on it in order to access the progressive settings.

thank you!!!! So would you know which keychip i use?

[4 Deuces]

 

Sorry, I didn't know that. 

I do know that Key 17 will allow you to get into the setup menu though.

I'll leave the "how" to enable the progressive to the experts!   

[thegambler327]

Sorry, I didn't know that. 

I do know that Key 17 will allow you to get into the setup menu though.

I'll leave the "how" to enable the progressive to the experts!   

whats the difference between the 17 and 22 key chip i have both when i bought the machine?

[4 Deuces]

Key 17 doesn't have a menu.  You put it in the base slot (check the direction of the notch), turn on the machine and the screen will be purple.  Then, you turn off the machine and replace your base chip and turn back on again.  At that point, you're in a special menu to setup options such as denomination, etc.  This menu will time-out, so you will want to be prepared to make all changes necessary.

Key 22 does have a menu.  It lets you choose between clearing ram, eeprom, etc.  Key 40 is the replacement for key 22.  Both are used for newer iGames.

:Dave

[thegambler327]

well after talking to a guy today ive learned that i have newer software if that makes a difference,mine has the multi denomination.

[4 Deuces]

With 4/4.3, key 17 should work for you.  I have the same version and key 17 works for me.  It's multi-denom from 1c to $25.  Personally, I set my lower denoms to lower payouts with 100 coins per hand (or 80-coin depending on your game set) and the higher denoms to the higher payouts with 5 coins per hand.  If you have the Super 8 slots, I also set those starting values higher too.

[thegambler327]

i have the 6 way denomination .25/.50/1.00/5.00/10.00/25.00 so he said i have atleast 6.0 version. its really wierd i have a I game cabinent with a 13in monitor but all the updated software,so i have different games on different denominations

[thegambler327]

mine has super 8 race,diamond mine,wild flower,on the prowl,black rhino,double bucks,super 8 line,lion fish,as far as slot games that i know of.

[4 Deuces]

Yep, that's key 17.  I have the same games.   

[thegambler327]

ok so i have this right before i start,ill put the 17 key chip and replace the base chip,then purple screen comes up turn it off put the base chip back turn it on,then ill have to reset all the games and settings for all games as far what denomination and and max bets,and also figure out the progressive all at the same time? So as long as im doin something with the machine it wont "timeout"?

[thegambler327]

thank you in advance for all your help!!!

[thegambler327]

ok i tried it i cant find where or how to set the progressives i used the 17 key chip.

[leapyearguy]

if its there it will be in machine options.

[4 Deuces]

Under Setup-->Machine Options-->Progressive Setup

Choose "Standalone" as your Controller.

Assuming a .25 cent denomination, you could set it up like this ...

Current = $1,000.00 (what the jackpot is currently at)
Base = $1,000.00 (what the jackpot will reset to after being won)
Limit = $9,999.99 (the highest the jackpot can progress to without being won)
Add Amount = .025 (how quickly the meter progresses)

Check about section 3.1.7 in the attached.

Again, I've never done it for my Game Kings, but this should get you real close. 
If you get it working, please post pictures and how you did it!
Good luck!

[thegambler327]

after i put the 17 key chip in i dont have a set up option. i only have that when i hit the white button. so do i try the 22 chip or am i missing something

[4 Deuces]

Hi Gambler,

Well, I put in key 17 this morning so I could find the progressive and take pictures, but unfortunately, my GK blew up.  So, I never got that far.  Based on the manual I attached earlier, it would seem the Progressive Menu would be available immediately at the first screen after key 17.  To get to it later is when you would go to the Setup-->Machine Options menu.

If the menu is not present after key 17, then I'll have to defer to someone else who's done it before.  I was kind of excited about setting up my GK this morning as a progressive and helping you at the same time, but now mine is toast!  :-(

Good luck with yours!  :Dave

[thegambler327]

oh no sorry to hear that.do i dare ask what happened?

[4 Deuces]

It's not the first time.  There's a short somewhere.  I used a new power supply this morning that may have put the cherry on top.  When they blow up, it's a pretty sad event ... popping sounds from speaker, all lights come on just a little brighter, pop sound and then everything goes dead, finally, the worst part, you see smoke and it smells awful!  You can't get that smell out of your nose.  It's not key 17 though.  LOL! 

[Jimise]

Hello Gambler,
I use the key 17 for my S2000 games,
And use the key 22 for my Igame/Gameking.
This seems to work for me. I would try the key 22.
Jim.
 

after i put the 17 key chip in i dont have a set up option. i only have that when i hit the white button. so do i try the 22 chip or am i missing something

[thegambler327]

i put the 22 chip in went to options then turned off machine put back in the base chip and turned it on and went right back to main game menu.So what am i doin wrong?

[Jimise]

When you put the key 22 in, Do you get the on screen prompts?
Where you turn the jackpot key, And push the white button on the mpu?
4 times I think? Then you power down and put your base chip back in.

i put the 22 chip in went to options then turned off machine put back in the base chip and turned it on and went right back to main game menu.So what am i doin wrong?