Game King Game and Denom Question

[SilverFerret]

I have recently purchased a 1998 Game King and it displays 12 games which I can play but if you go into the diagnostics, it shows many more games and different denominations than are able to be played at the moment. So my question is, are these different games loaded into my machine or is this standard software in all game kings?
Thanks, Jim
P.S. If they are loaded already into my machine, Do you know how to trade games out?
Thanks again

[StatFreak]

Yes, they are already on your machine. You can have up to 12 games displayed for each denomination, so home users can access most of the games in one setup by choosing different sets of 12 for each denomination. Of course, you can then only play the games in the one denomination that you've selected for them.

You'll need a key chip to make these changes. Probably a key 17 or 22, but you'll need to get your software version before we can be sure. There is also a key 40 that takes the place of multiple key chips, but it's expensive.

Once you know what you're running, one of our vendors can sell you the key chip that you need.


Stat

[SilverFerret]

So how would I determine which software I'm running and when I have the correct "key chip" is it pretty self explanitory what I need to do or does it come with instructions or something?
Also, what am I looking at price wise for a key chip?
Thanks, Jim

[Tilt]

Turn your jackpot reset key, select accounting, then program version accounting.  After a short delay a screen should appear that has the game and configuration program information on it.  They should be displayed as M0000XXX, G000XXXX, C000XXXXX.  Post those and someone will be able to tell you what key you need for it. 

It's been awhile, but the last time I bought a keychip I think it was $25 - $30 + shipping

[SilverFerret]

Will the key chip come with instructions?

[knagl]

Will the key chip come with instructions?

There's really nothing to it, and I'm sure it's been discussed here in the forum before.  In a nutshell, power off the game, remove the tray, and remove the GAME BASE chip from its socket.  Replace it with the key chip, put the tray back in, and power up.  You'll get a key chip menu (depending on the chip) which will give you options.  Once you've selected your options, it will prompt you to power down.  Do so, replace the key chip with the original GAME BASE chip, then replace the tray and power on.  You'll be in the setup menu which will let you set denom(s), game selection, etc.  It's not too hard to figure out, and if you mess it up you can always re-key and start over.

[Buzz]

Kevin I don't like to correct you but. don't mess with the Game chip. remove the Base chip and install the key chip in it's place.

[knagl]

Kevin I don't like to correct you but....

You know you loved every minute of it.   

I was at work and wrote that off the top of my head -- thanks and K+ for the correction.   

[SilverFerret]

Thanks guys, I'll try to get the info from the machine in a day or so and post it and maybe one of you will know which chip I need. Thanks, Jim

[SilverFerret]

Okay, turns out I was able to get that right away. Configuation program version is M0000888. I hope this helps. Thanks for the help. Jim

[mnyfgolf]

you need a 22 chip

[SilverFerret]

Okay. Now that we've established that... Who could I contact to get one?
I do appreciate all the help.
Thanks again, Jim

[knagl]

Jim-

You can post a "WTB" ("want to buy") message in the classifieds section of the forum, or you could try contacting one of the vendors directly.  A number of us have bought items from Jim M. of Blue Ridge Slots.  His phone number and e-mail address can be found in his profile.

[SilverFerret]

I apologize but for the life of me, I don't see a classified section anywhere. I'm sure that I'm just overlooking it but I don't see it. Where about is it located on this forum? It seems as if I've seen it before but don't now.
Thanks

[stayouttadabunker]

Look in the forum index...

ok, ok...here's a link>>>

http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?board=5.0

[SilverFerret]

Whoop there it is!
Thanks, Jim

[StatFreak]

That's your fish for the day. To learn to catch your own, click on the blue button labeled "Forum Index" It is the top left button in the double row of long buttons just under the banner ads.

That will take you to the main forum index. From there, you can see every board group, and every board within each group. Once you click on a specific board, you will get an index of all of the threads (topics) on that board. The default thread order is most recent first. Browsing old threads in a board is a good way to look for previously covered solutions to an issue that you might be having.

Topics that have posts that you have not read will have a  icon to the right of their title and page number listing.


Here's a trick that I bet many of our members don't know:

When you're looking at the list of topics on a board and see that symbol to the right of the last page number, try clicking directly on the icon. It will take you directly to your FIRST unread post in the thread -- even if it's buried three pages back and you haven't been to the thread in months! This is particularly useful when catching up on very active threads.

This same trick will work when viewing your "Show unread posts since your last visit", and your "Show new replies to your posts" links.


StatFreak