progressive

[knagl]

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?

You're likely not doing anything wrong.

You don't have 6.0 software for sure. You're likely running the same 4.x software that I am (which allows for multiple denominations), and there's some kind of glitch when it comes to the keychip: you can't just keychip it to get to the settings. You must do a full clear and key to get to the settings, which also means that you're going to blast all of your current settings in the process.

If you choose to do that, first write down your current setup (what games are available under what denominations) if you want things to be the same after you're done tinkering. You may also want to figure out what you want for progressive settings before you start the process.

[thegambler327]

so use the 22 key chip do the ram clear?then ill start from scratch as far as setting all games under which denominations and then setting the progressive as well?

[Jimise]

Does your screen look like this!
Click the link..

so use the 22 key chip do the ram clear?then ill start from scratch as far as setting all games under which denominations and then setting the progressive as well?

[thegambler327]

yes thats what it looks like with the 22 chip and i tried the keychip after reboot and it just went back to normal game screen after switching back to the base chip

[knagl]

so use the 22 key chip do the ram clear?then ill start from scratch as far as setting all games under which denominations and then setting the progressive as well?

Yes, unfortunately.  If you're running the same or similar version of Game King that I am, you're stuck doing that in order to configure the progressives.

Note, only one denomination can have progressive games.  In other words, you cannot have a Royal Flush progressive for Jacks or Better $0.25 and Bonus Poker $1.  You can have a Royal Flush progressive for Jacks or Better $0.25 and Bonus Poker $0.25.  They can share the same progressive (ie. all games with that progressive contribute to it, and the jackpot value is the same across all of the games), or you can have separate progressives for each game.

My personal preference is to share the same progressive for the Royal across all of my quarter poker games, and share the same progressive for equal value quads across all of my poker games that have quads that are normally worth the same amount.  (ie. use the same progressive for Jacks or Better quads, and for Bonus Poker quad 5s-Ks, since both start at 125 coins)  Of course, you can configure your games to whatever suits your fancy.

[uniman]

Here's something that I like to do. Create a progressive on a 1 cent denom with ridiculous amounts. This way I put in $5 bill and run up the credits over $10,000 in less than an hour.
Then I can play any denom for quite awhile before credits diminish.
You can have progressives on straights thru royal flushes.

[thegambler327]

so use the 22 key chip do the ram clear?then ill start from scratch as far as setting all games under which denominations and then setting the progressive as well?

Yes, unfortunately.  If you're running the same or similar version of Game King that I am, you're stuck doing that in order to configure the progressives.

Note, only one denomination can have progressive games.  In other words, you cannot have a Royal Flush progressive for Jacks or Better $0.25 and Bonus Poker $1.  You can have a Royal Flush progressive for Jacks or Better $0.25 and Bonus Poker $0.25.  They can share the same progressive (ie. all games with that progressive contribute to it, and the jackpot value is the same across all of the games), or you can have separate progressives for each game.

My personal preference is to share the same progressive for the Royal across all of my quarter poker games, and share the same progressive for equal value quads across all of my poker games that have quads that are normally worth the same amount.  (ie. use the same progressive for Jacks or Better quads, and for Bonus Poker quad 5s-Ks, since both start at 125 coins)  Of course, you can configure your games to whatever suits your fancy.

yeah i wanted to set up all the progressives on double double poker since i play that alot at the casinos.Now i know the 17 key chip will"time out" if im idle for a while,will the 22 chip do the same or do i have time so i dont have to rush through this?

[thegambler327]

Does your screen look like this!
Click the link..

so use the 22 key chip do the ram clear?then ill start from scratch as far as setting all games under which denominations and then setting the progressive as well?

and just so im sure i want the ram clear before reboot? then i cant start to reconfigure all the game settings as well as the progressives?Or will i have to ram clear then keychip?

[knagl]

I believe the keychip will time out if you don't touch anything on the screen for a number of minutes.

With the 22 chip, just select "yes" for all three options and follow the directions on the screen.

[thegambler327]

well i did that still cant find any options for progressives.

[knagl]

I've sent you an e-mail with some documentation that explains how to access the progressive setup in the keychip menu.

 

[thegambler327]

ok thank you! ill check it out tomorrow after work!

[thegambler327]

how do you get to the 2nd half of the set up options mine only has the 1rst 5?

[leapyearguy]

I'd like to ask a stupid question here. please humor me. when you push the test button, what color are the buttons on your screen?

[knagl]

how do you get to the 2nd half of the set up options mine only has the 1rst 5?

There really isn't a first half and a second half -- there just happens to be a page break in the manual that makes it look that way.  In theory all of the buttons should be available to you after a clear/key.  I suppose it is possible that you have a version of the software that doesn't offer progressives, but I haven't personally seen that before.  (I'm not saying that it's not possible, since I've only worked on a couple of the older versions of the GK software.)

[thegambler327]

I'd like to ask a stupid question here. please humor me. when you push the test button, what color are the buttons on your screen?

red. There also red with the keychip if thats what your asking

[thegambler327]

how do you get to the 2nd half of the set up options mine only has the 1rst 5?

There really isn't a first half and a second half -- there just happens to be a page break in the manual that makes it look that way.  In theory all of the buttons should be available to you after a clear/key.  I suppose it is possible that you have a version of the software that doesn't offer progressives, but I haven't personally seen that before.  (I'm not saying that it's not possible, since I've only worked on a couple of the older versions of the GK software.)

thats the part i dont understand i even talked to a friend that works at the casino i used to work at and he even said i should have atleast the setup option which i dont have with the keychip,i only have that option with the base chip in and pressing the white button.Now it also says level 1 security with the keychip.I should have a newer version since i have the multi denomination right?i have 6 denominations on the main screen.and the key chip works because i had to reconfigure all my games/denominations

[leapyearguy]

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?

older version, use key 17. thats why you cant enter key chip mode after using key 22. after using key 17. look for machine option tab. press and you should see progressive

[knagl]

A 22 works just fine on my 4.x (red button) software.

It apparently worked for him, too, since he stated that he had to reconfigure his games and denominations.

[leapyearguy]

well thats not what i read. I'm out.

[thegambler327]

well thats not what i read. I'm out.

yes i did have to reset all games under each denomination

[thegambler327]

but do i try the 17 again maybe i missed it? and should there be a difference between the 17/22 key chip other than the reboot screen?

[knagl]

I think some of the really old GK software and boards use the keyswitch on the front of the board to access some of the setup menus. Do you have a keyswitch on your board you can turn to see if it makes a difference?

[thegambler327]

I think some of the really old GK software and boards use the keyswitch on the front of the board to access some of the setup menus. Do you have a keyswitch on your board you can turn to see if it makes a difference?

i didnt even think of that! yes i do.how ever i dont have the key so is that something that can be jumped? or do i need the whole key switch with the wires and plug?

[knagl]

Yeah, you should be able to jump the wires -- it's just a simple switch that connects the wires when the switch is turned.  My software ignores the keyswitch, so I'm not sure of the procedure to use it (assuming that your machine even uses it -- it's just a thought I had).