Chicago Gaming Bikini Bottom Bowling User manual

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Bikini Bottom Bowling
Chicago Gaming Company, 4616 W. 19th Street, Cicero, IL 60804
(Rev 1.0)

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Table of Contents
Safety Notices…………………………………………………………..………………………………………...2
FCC Compliance………………………………………………………………………………………..………...3
Setting-up the Game for the Desired Payout Percentage…………………………………..…………….3
Opening Ticket Drawer………………………………………………………………………..……...…………3
Setting Coin Comparator……………………………………………………………………..…………………4
Reinstalling Software……………………………………………………………..……………..………………4
Service Menu…………………………………………..………………………………………….………………5
Main Menu Map……………………………………………………………..………………….…………………6
Main Menu…………………………………………………………………………….……………….…………..7
Operator Adjustments Menu……………………………………………………….…………………………..8
Game Adjustments Menu……………………………...…………………………….……..…………………..9
Ticket Adjustments………...………………………………………………………….…………...…………..10
Ticket Payout Table……………………………………………………………..…….………………………..11
Coin Adjustments Menu……………………………………..……………………….………………………..12
Player Cost Menu……………………………………………………………………...………………………..13
Volume Menu………………………………………………………………………….…….…………………..14
General Audits…………………………………………………………………………………….…...………..15
Game Audits Menu………………………………………………………………………...…….……………..16
Ticket Audits Menu……………………………………………………………………………………………..17
System Audits Menu……………………………………………….…..…………………..…………………..18
Coin Audits Menu………………………………………………….…………….……………………………..19
Reset Menu………………………………………………………..……………………………………………..20
System Tests Menu…………………………………...………………………………………………………..21
Version List Menu……………………………….….…………………………………………………………..22
Switch Tests Menu………………………………………….…………………………………………………..23
Screen Tests Menu………………………………………….……...…………………………………………..24
Color Adjustment…………………………….…….…….……………………………………………………..25
Screen Adjustment………………………………………………...……….…………………………………..26
Color Screens……………………………………………………………………………………………..…….27
Sound Tests Menu………………………………………………………………………………….…………..28
File Test…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Dipswitch Settings………………………………………………………………………………….…………..30
Lamp Flash Test…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..31
Watchdog Test……………………………...……………………………………………………….…………..32
Trackball Test……………………………….…………………………………………………….……………..33
Main Cabinet………………………………………………………………………………………………..……34
Parts List With Part Numbers……………………………………………………….……………….……35-41
Wiring Schematic………………………………………………………………………………..……………...42
Safety Notices
The following safety instructions apply to all game operators. We recommend that you read this
page before setting-up Bikini Bottom Bowling. Use the following safety guidelines to help protect
the system from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety.
• Use with only 115 volts/60 Hz
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the system power cables into properly grounded power
sources. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding.
Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must us an
extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
• To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical
power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• Do not spill food or liquid on your system.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of the system. Doing so can cause fire or electric
shock by shorting out interior components.
• Keep your game far away from radiators and heat sources.
• Do not block cooling vents.
• Before working on the machine be sure to unplug it.
• Be sure to use fuses that meet the specified rating. (5A, 250V Fast-blow) Using fuses
exceeding the specified rating can cause a fire and electrical shock.

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FCC Compliance
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Setting the game up for the Desired Payout Percentage
The payout percent can be adjusted in the Ticket Adjustment Menu. Turn to page 10 for
instructions on accessing and making changes to this menu.
Cost To Play (Main MenuÎOperator AdjustmentsÎPlayer Cost)
This setting determines the number of coins that have to be inserted for one credit.
The default setting is one coin per play. This can be changed from $0.25 to $63.75.
Instructions for accessing and making changes to this setting can be found on page 13.
Balls Per Frame (Main MenuÎOperator AdjustmentsÎGame Adjustments)
The Balls Per Frame setting determines how many balls a player receives for a credit
entered into the machine. If this is set to one ball per frame, the player will receive one
ball to throw. If this is set to two balls per frame, the player will receive a second chance
after the first ball. If the player bowls a strike, they are allowed to bowl up to two more
frames for a chance to win the bonus. Instructions for accessing and making changes to
this setting can be found on page 9.
Ticket Payout Table (Main MenuÎOperator AdjustmentsÎTicket Adjustments)
This table adjusts tickets awarded for number of pins knocked down, spares, strikes, and
the three strike in a row jackpot. Instructions for accessing and making changes to this
menu can be found on page 11.
Opening the Ticket Drawer
The ticket drawer is located on the front left side of the unit and must be opened using a key.
To open the drawer, turn the key clockwise and pull on the small handle at the top of the
drawer. After unlocking the drawer, the key must either be held in position or removed while
in the unlocked position. Leaving the key in will allow the locking mechanism to fall back into
the locked position. Note that the ticket drawer slides out on rollers, like a drawer, rather than
tilting open.
Pull the Ticket
Drawer in
This Direction
to Access
Ticket
Dispenser and
Service Panel
Ticket and Coin Meter

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HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENT.
SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
TRAINED TEHCNICIAN
Setting Coin Comparator
Bikini Bottom Bowling ships with a faux plastic token installed in the coin
comparing mechanism. Follow the instructions below to set up the machine
to accept the preferred coin or token.
1) Using the key, open the control panel.
2) Locate the coin comparator mechanism on the right side. (See image
below)
3) Making sure not to drop the token, lift up the coin retainer holding the
token in place.
4) Remove the token and set to the side.
5) Lift the coin retainer and place the new coin or token in the slot (It may be
easier to place the coin in the underside of the top of the retainer, then
lower it into place.)
6) After making sure the coin is in place, close the control panel.
7) The coin comparator automatically adjusts when a new coin or token is
inserted.
Reinstalling Software
1) With the power on, open the control panel
2) Being careful not to disconnect any wires, reach down to the computer
and open the disc drive.
3) Place the Restore DVD in the tray and close the disc door.
4) Using the switch on the back of the game, turn the power off for 30
seconds.
5) Turn the power back on.
6) The small green light near the disc tray will blink erratically, and then turn
off for 35-40 seconds.
7) The disc read light will rhythmically flash for 20-25 minutes. DO NOT
TURN THE UNIT OFF DURING THIS TIME.
8) After this time, the light will stop flashing.
Pull Up on The
Coin Retainer to
Exchange Coins

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9) Again, carefully reach in to open the disc tray and remove the disc.
10) Turn the unit off.
11) Wait 30 seconds, or until the cooling fan has stopped spinning.
12) Turn the unit back on. The software is now reinstalled.
Service Menu
The Service Menu allows operators to adjust game, coin, and ticket settings,
check audits, and perform system tests. The list of service menu items and
settings starts on the next page.
The Service Menu buttons are located behind the ticket door. Press the “Test”
button to enter the Service Menu. Once in the Service Menu, press the “Test”
button again to advance to the next Service Menu item.
Service Menu items are adjusted by using the “Up” and “Down” buttons, or by
using the trackball.
To exit the Service Menu and save settings, or to go back a menu, select EXIT
and press the test button.

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Main Menu Map
Operator Adjustments General Audits
Game Adjustments
Bowler
Balls Per Frame
Trackball Sensitivity
Trackball Deadzone
Ticket Adjustments
Ticket Value
Credit Value
Target Payout Pct.
Ticket Payout Table
Coin Adjustments
Freeplay
Currency Type
Currency Unit Value
Coin 1 Value
Coin 2 Value
Coin 3 Value
Maximum Credits
Bonus Award
Units for Bonus
Player Cost
Cost to Play
Volume
Game Volume
Attract Volume
Minimum Volume
Attract Sounds
Game Audits
Games Played
Extra Throws Awarded
Total Spares Hit
Total Strikes Hit
2 Strikes Hit
Jackpots Hit
Zeros Hit
2X Hit
Avg. Pins Per Ball
Ticket Audits
Total Tickets Dispensed
Avg. Tickets
Payout Pct.
Tickets Owed
System Audits
Play Time
Up Time
Watchdogs
Exceptions
Bad Traps
Coin Audits
Total Coin 1
Total Coin 2
Total Coin 3
Bonus Coins
Lifetime Coin Count
Service Credits
Reset Menu System Tests Menu
Reset Game Audits
Reset Credits
Reset Tickets
Reset Coin Counters
Reset Adjustments
Factory Reset
Version List
Switch Test
Screen Tests
Sound Test
File Test
Coin Meter Test
Ticket Dispenser Test
Dipswitch Settings
Lamp Flash Test
Watchdog Test
Trackball Test

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Main Menu
Main Menu
To enter the Main Menu, press the “Test” Button located on the Service Panel.
Navigate the Menus using the Trackball or Vol+ / Vol- to move. Use “Test” or the
Start Button to select an item.

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments
Operator Adjustments Menu
From the Main Menu, select Operator Adjustments. From here, you can select
gameplay, ticket, coinage, or sound adjustments. Then go to the selected menu
and tailor the game to your installation.

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments Menu
Game Adjustments Menu
Game Adjustments Menu
From the Operator Adjustments Menu, select Game Adjustments. From here,
you can adjust several gameplay aspects.
Settings, Defaults & Choices
Setting
Name Description Default Choices
Bowler Choose one all-time bowler, or
allow player to rotate between Rotate Rotate, Spongebob,
Patrick, Mr. Krab, Sandy,
Squidward, Plankton
Balls Per
Frame Changes how many balls a player receives per credit 2
• 1: 1 Ball Per
Frame
• 2: 2 Balls Per
Frame
Trackball
Sensitivity Adjusts sensitivity of trackball Medium Very Slow, Slow, Medium, Fast, Very Fast
Trackball
Deadzone Adjusts area around trackball where movement is not recorded Medium None, Very Small, Small,
Medium, Large, Very
Large, Extra Large

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments Menu
Ticket Adjustments Menu
Ticket Adjustments Menu
From the Operator Adjustments Menu, select Ticket Adjustments. This menu
accesses changes to ticket and credit value, target payout percentage, and the
ticket payout table.
Settings, Defaults & Choices
Setting Name Default Choices
Ticket Value (IN CENTS) 0.01 0.01 - 1.00
Credit Value (IN CENTS) 0.25 0.01 - 1.00
Target Payout Percent 0.35 0.01 - 1.00
Ticket Payout Table N/A SEE TICKET PAYOUT
TABLE ON NEXT PAGE

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments Menu
Ticket Adjustments Menu
Ticket Payout Table Menu
Ticket Payout Table Menu
From the Ticket Adjustments Menu, select Ticket Payout Table. The Ticket
Payout Table adjusts the number of tickets awarded per number of pins knocked
down and for number of strikes in a row. The jackpot is awarded after 3 strikes in
a row.
Settings, Defaults, & Choices
Number Of Pins Default Choices
0 Pins 1 0-10
1 Pin 1 0-10
2 Pins 2 0-10
3 Pins 3 0-10
4 Pins 4 0-10
5 Pins 5 0-10
6 Pins 6 0-10
7 Pins 7 0-10
8 Pins 8 0-10
9 Pins 9 0-10
1st Strike 10 0-50
2nd Strike 20 0-100
Jackpot 100 0-1000

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments Menu
Coin Adjustments Menu
Coin Adjustments Menu
From the Operator Adjustments Menu, select Coin Adjustments. From here you
can adjust freeplay, currency settings, coin values, and bonus award settings.
Note: The boundaries for this menu are dependant upon Currency Type and Currency Unit
Value. The choices in the guide below are shown with Currency Type set to Dollar and Currency
Unit Value set at $0.25.
Settings, Defaults, & Choices
Setting Name Description Default Choices
Freeplay This turns Freeplay on or off. Off • On: No coins are required for play
• Off: Normal pay required
Currency Type
Adjusts which form of currency
the machine is accepting. The
system automatically adjusts
the rest of the menu
accordingly.
Dollar
Dollar, AUS Dollar, Pound,
Rand, NZ Dollar, Euro, Coins,
CAN Dollar, Franc, Guilder,
Krona, Peso, Ruble, Won, Yen
Currency Unit
Value This sets the value of the coin in the coin comparator. $0.25 $0.25 - $63.75
Coin 1 Value This sets the value of the coin
in coin comparator 1. $0.25 $0.25 - $63.75
Coin 2 Value This sets the value of the coin
in coin comparator 2. $0.25 $0.25 - $63.75
Coin 3 Value This sets the value of the coin
in coin comparator 3. $0.25 $0.25 - $63.75
Maximum
Credits This sets the limit for credits that can be put on the machine. $500.00 $125 - $500
Bonus Award $0.00 $0 - $5.00
Units for Bonus $0.00 $0 - $50.00

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments Menu
Player Cost Menu
Player Cost Menu
From the Operator Adjustments Menu, select Player Cost. From here, you can
adjust how much to charge for one credit of play.
Settings, Defaults, & Choices
Setting Name Description Default Choices
Cost to Play
This setting
adjusts the cost of
1 credit (1 frame)
of play
$0.25 $0.25 - $63.75

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Main Menu
Operator Adjustments Menu
Volume Menu
Volume Menu
From the Operator Adjustments Menu, select Volume. From here, you can make
adjustments to the game’s sound.
Settings, Defaults, & Choices
Setting Name Description Default Choices
Game Volume Sets gameplay volume 1 Minimum Volume – 32
Attract Volume Sets attract sound volume 1 Minimum Volume – 32
Minimum Volume Sets lower boundary for
volume 0 0 - 32
Attract Sounds Select how often Attract
Sounds will play Occasionally
• Off: Never Plays
Attract Sounds
• Occasionally:
Sometimes plays
Attract Sounds
• Always: Constantly
Plays Attract
Sounds

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Main Menu
General Audits Menu
General Audits Menu
From the Main Menu, select General Audits. From here, you can view records of
different aspects of the game, ticket payouts, and coin records.

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Main Menu
General Audits Menu
Game Audits Menu
Game Audits Menu
From the General Audits Menu, select Game Audits.
Audit Name Description
• Games Played Displays total number of games played.
• Extra Throws
Awarded Displays total number of extra throws awarded.
• Total Spares Hit Displays total number of spares hit.
• Total Strikes Hit Displays total number of strikes hit.
• 2 Strikes Hit Displays total number of times players have hit 2 strikes in a row.
• Jackpots Hit Displays total number of times players have hit 3 strikes in a row.
• Zeros Hit Displays total number of 0 pins hit.
• 2X Hits Displays total number of 2X multipliers hit.
• Avg. Pins Per
Ball Displays average number of pins knocked down per ball

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Main Menu
General Audits Menu
Ticket Audits Menu
Ticket Audits Menu
From the General Audits Menu, select Ticket Audits.
Audit Name Description
• Total Tickets
Dispensed Displays total number of tickets dispensed.
• Avg. Tickets Displays average number of tickets dispensed per play.
• Payout Pct. Displays actual payout percent.
• Tickets Owed
When the ticket dispenser is empty, yet tickets are
owed to a player, the machine tracks how many tickets
are owed. This audit displays the number of tickets
currently owed.

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Main Menu
General Audits Menu
System Audits Menu
System Audits Menu
From the General Audits Menu, select System Audits.
Audit Name Description
• Play Time Displays amount of time the game has been played.
• Up Time Displays amount of time the system has been active.
• Watchdogs Displays number of times the watchdog reset the system.
• Exceptions Displays total number of exceptions that have occurred.
• Bad Traps Displays total number of Bad Traps that have occurred.

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Main Menu
General Audits Menu
Coin Audits Menu
Coin Audits Menu
From the General Audits Menu, select Coin Audits.
Audit Name Description
• Total Coin 1 Displays total number of coins inserted
in coin comparator 1
• Total Coin 2 Displays total number of coins inserted
in coin comparator 2
• Total Coin 3 (DBV) Displays total number of coins inserted
in coin comparator 3
• Bonus Coins Displays total number of bonus coins
awarded
• Lifetime Coin Count This displays the total number of coins
accepted by the machine. It is NEVER
reset.
• Service Credits This displays the total number of
service credits ever added to the
machine. It is NEVER reset.

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Main Menu
Reset Menu
Reset Menu
From the Main Menu, select Reset Menu. Selecting any of these options will
result in a reset to the default values. Note: Lifetime Coin Count and Service
Credits are not reset.