Maintenance OVERVIEW. 2 STARTUP 3 GETTING STARTED / SYSTEM BACKUPS. 4 SYSTEM USERS.. 5

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1 Maintenance

2 Getting Started Security General Maintenance OVERVIEW. 2 STARTUP 3 GETTING STARTED / SYSTEM BACKUPS. 4 SYSTEM USERS.. 5 PREFERENCES 6 STATION. 9 ORGANIZATION ( CHARITY )... 9 SESSION. 10 SESSION CONTROL ( LIST OF ROUTINES ) 10 Point of Sale Games ELECTRONIC / PATTERNS / PATTERN GENERATOR. 11 PAPER.. 17 ACCESSORY.. 18 PULLTAB.. 18 KITS ( ORDER ENTRY BUTTONS ).. 19 PROGRESSIVES 23 REGULAR. 24 PAYOUT COLUMNS. 25 GAME SETS 26 Maintenance Other REPORTING GROUPS. 27 UNIT OF MEASURE CODES.. 27 OTHER PAYOUT REASONS.. 27 PLAY ALONG WITH PAPER.. 28 SESSION ASSISTANT. 29

3 Overview The MAINTENANCE Application provides entry of parameters to control ALL other Talex Applications. Access requires a Login and Password MAINTENANCE may be run from any network location. DATA resides on the SERVER. SYSTEM USERS Permission to run applications and routines ELECTRONIC BINGO Configure handsets and fixed base. SYSTEM PREFERENCES PAPER ACCESSORY GAMES PRIZE BOARD SELLING SCREENS PULLTAB SELLING STATIONS Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 2

4 Startup Run Talex Maintenance The first time If this is a NEW System then a temporary user ( admin) is created. Press OK. USER Password admin admin The admin login is only used to run Maintenance for the first time. Refer to System Users. The MAIN MENU appears Shortcuts to other applications. ( click once ) TO SELECT MENU ITEMS Click before text > after text indicates another menu SYSTEM KEY is required from System Supplier POINT OF SALE Menu Support information Backups New System Setup Press Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 3

5 Getting Started Maintenance screens may be run from : Menus Getting Started This is a LIST in the recommended sequence for a NEW system. Press either : 1. CLICK ON THE LIST ( to Select a Step ) 2. Proceed to screen. 3. returns here. 1. CLICK ON THE LIST 2. Proceed to screen. 3. goes to NEXT step. System Backups ( Server only ) Should be done while System NOT in use. Maintenance MENU Screen : 4. returns here. TO CHANGE Save To LOCATION where backup files are saved : 1. Click on Save To Location display. 2. Browser window appears. EACH of 3 DATABASES : Select FOLDER or LOCATION for Backup Files 1. INDEX Rebuild indexes so that data is not fragmented. 2. SHRINK Reclaim allocated but unused space. 3. BACKUP Create COPY File TalexSERVER.bak, TalexARCHIVE.bak, TalexCLIENT.bak AUTOMATIC BACKUPS AT SESSION CLOSEOUT Refer to : Maintenance / Preferences [ Miscellaneous ] IF IS CHECKED : BACKUP follows EACH SESSION CLOSEOUT suggest Save To Location. Note : Backup Files should be copied to an EXTERNAL Location ie. USB Flash drive or similar Save To Location MAY BE an external location ie. E: \ Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 4

6 System Users Security Users must identify themselves with a LOGIN and PASSWORD at the start of each application. Users are assigned to GROUPS. Groups are given permission here to run applications and their routines. Everyone in a group has the same permissions. Enter a Password here to secure this screen. GROUP of Users TO CHANGE a group name Enter Name to: GROUP USERS Add new lines LOGIN must be unique. Delete line to Password may be changed. remove all access Any number of users. Select APPLICATION Check to give permission to run Application ROUTINES Check all routines allowed to run FOR ALL routines check SAMPLE CASHIER GROUP ( limited permissions ) Default Inventory CAGE for each user USERS MAY CHANGE THEIR OWN PASSWORDS Enter Login and Password Enter new password Repeat entry Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 5

7 Preferences General Settings for all applications Name and Address for : Customer Receipts Reports BUTTONS Press large buttons for additional screens below. Buttons CHANGE COLOR after they are used. COLOR SCHEME Select background color for screens. Note : Selling Stations have individual color schemes. Refer to: Stations PAYMENT METHODS Integrated Credit and Debit cards : - define all accepted payment types CASH ONLY : - ONLY CASH type defined and active POINT OF SALE View sales totals by Station or Cashier Define TAX descriptions and rates ( if apply ) Maximum Button WIDTH Maximum Button HEIGHT : Some selling screen buttons may enlarge if there is room to the right and below. Enter max width ( 4 columns ) and height ( 4 rows ) CUSTOMERS Customer Numbers are normally on cards Enter total digits ( length ) of customer numbers Must Start With : to validate numbers enter beginning digits for all Customer data may be imported from an Excel spreadsheet Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 6

8 Preferences General INVENTORY ISSUE Sales PRODUCT : Station or Cashier Tracking OFF is checked if Inventory NOT tracked. PAPER Inventory methods : - Quantity by Case - Quantity by Product - Booklets Enter the NAME ( eg. PULLTAB ) for this product. Note : CAGES are required unless BOTH Tracking OFF and Pulltab Active not checked. Purchase Orders Lead Days, Safety Stock, etc. GAME PAYOUTS Game Payouts Levels, Columns, Category, etc. W-2G Forms ( US only ) : TO ACTIVATE : Enter Federal Identification ( ID ) # Enter AMOUNT ( ie ) to require a W-2G Rounding method for multiple winners PULLTAB payout eligibility CENTRAL SERVER is an optional database at another location. Internet access is required. Primary Server Account is required - enter any number if Central Server not active Central Server is a standalone system similar to Talex that runs at a central location with internet access. Connections are accepted from remote locations to gather data in a SQL Server database. Customer Accounts may be shared, so that setup at any remote location will be visible and may be modified at any location. RECEIPT PRINTERS must be defined Assign a CODE ( eg. P1 ) to each Printer Columns must be between 40 and 44 RECEIPT LOGOS ( Epson printer required ) : Printer programming is required TYPE must be : TM-T88 1 Color File Logo.bmp must be in the folder C:\Talex Receipts Message Line 1 and 2 for ALL Receipts Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 7

9 Preferences General U-PICK-EM Helper Sheet is a PLAY SHEET from a line printer Helper is available in 3 FORMATS RECEIPT Play Sheet may be in LINE or CARD format. Alternate Description ( eg. Pick 8, Lucky 7 ) entered here appears on all screens. FLOOR FLOOR SALES may be done 2 ways : 1 FLOOR Screen - Separate screen is used to Issue and Return Cards and Cash to Floor Workers 2 POINT OF SALE Screen - Floor Workers are setup as Customers - Sales Entry screen is used to Issue and Return Card ISSUES : entered as sales Card RETURNS : entered as returns CASH : Floor Cash screen MISCELLANEOUS Receipt Printer for Non-Selling (Main) Applications - CODE and PORT for Receipt Printer Backup To : Automatic Backups at Session Closeout: IF NOT BLANK : Backup follows each Closeout To turn Backups ON : 1. Click Location 2. Browser appears 3. Select Interface Type : Custom interface to external systems S may be sent to Customers - SMTP Server address - Sender ( yours ) - If a website address is entered an automatic link may be included in system generated s. - If Password Authentication is required check SPA and enter Username and Password. SESSION REPORTS State of Virginia Reports : Check ON ( Yes ) ONLY in State of Virginia. Summary of Orders - may include summary totals at the end Products Used, Product Sales, Inventory Used - default may be by Station or Clerk Closeout Reports may be saved automatically ( Snapshot ). Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 8

10 Station General STATIONS accept Point of Sale entry. Each station is configured here type of entry, ports, receipt printer, etc. TO ADD a new station : 1. Install Talex refer to Installation Manual 2. Run the STATION application on that machine ( may not create here ) 3. Configure ( below ) LIST OF ACTIVE STATIONS Selected Station FOR SELECTED STATION Shade Order Entry button Code or Description U-PICK-EM may be changed here TYPE OF STATION Default Station Cage RECEIPT PRINTER Code and Where attached P A Y M A S T E R : Only Dedicated COLOR SCHEME Some View game payouts Background color for Entry Enter game payouts station screens F L O O R : Only Dedicated Sometimes Enter Floor If either is NOT checked then Paymaster or Floor routines NOT permitted at this station. If port, etc. differs from other stations configure here Organization ( Charity ) An organization is the hall, or a charity with separate products, entry, and reports. There must be at least 1 organization. Name New System : If there is ONE organization DO NOT select this should match the HALL name. Test Organization ( will be removed ) ( Charity ) Password If MORE THAN ONE organization enter a password here for EACH. Applications will request the SESSION REPORTING Charity Password and keep separate records. Reports are available as : Active - during a session Close - at session closeout History - anytime after closeout Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 9

11 Session General A SESSION is a day or event with sales entry. There must be at least 1 session for each organization. Organization Active Sessions FOR SELECTED SESSION Description on Receipts Opening Float amounts Electronic Handset setup POINTS BY SPEND 2 methods ( see below ) POINTS BY SPEND Method 1 Level Orders over a minimum ( eg, $10 ) Earn points ( eg. 3 ) per amount spent ( eg. $5 ) Example : 3 points per $5 if $10 is spent Method 2 Schedule Points are earned according to a schedule SCHEDULES are maintained. Schedule CODES are assigned to sessions. Entry of a schedule code over-rides Method 1. Session Control ( List of Routines ) The Session Control application provides various screens and reports for each session. Check here ONLY the screens and reports that are required. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 10

12 Electronic Handsets Equipment suppliers and types of handset and fixed base are defined. DEFINE EQUIPMENT 1 Description 7 Print Cards Customer Receipt : Available Units added automatically Summary Unit # and card allocations only 2 Type Select from list Each Game - Summary plus cards for each game 3 Part Of ( automatic ) may not change 4 Active 8 Restricted Check ONLY the units you will use Rental ( per play ) Maximum CARDS per game 5 Units ( how many ) F1 checked : 6 Port ( where attached ) RESEND to the SAME unit as on the Original sale only F1 not checked : Resend to ANY unit Turbo Patterns 3 Groups of Turbo Patterns : 1. Standard # 0 to 208 Static patterns resident in all units may be viewed but not be changed. 2. Extra # 209 to 251 Custom patterns maintained and saved in a file that is (manually) loaded into each unit. 3. Dynamic # 256 to 511 Custom patterns are sent to a unit with each sale only need to configure and assign List of ALL Patterns Previous or Next 24 WAYS for the Selected PATTERN Click on a Pattern to Select Next Page Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 11

13 Electronic Turbo Pattern Generator Turbo Patterns : 2. Select a Pattern 1. Select Pattern Type ( Group ) EXTRA : File extrapat.bin will be re-built on exit if any changes. EXTRA and DYNAMIC STANDARD Patterns may be : Patterns may only - Created be VIEWED - Changed ( no changes ) - Deleted. Press to remove the pattern completely. Click on a pattern WAY to SELECT it ( turns RED ). FOR THE SELECTED ( OR A NEW ) PATTERN DELETE the selected WAY CLEAR the Entry Card ROTATE the Entry Card SAVE a new or changed ( red card ) WAY SAVE and CLEAR the Entry Card CLICK ON SQUARES To SELECT (Yellow) OR NOT ( Blue ) Creating New Patterns Existing patterns may be combined to create new ones, for example : To combine : 1 Corner Stamp 1 Easy Bingo 1. Start a ( New ) Pattern 2. Enter Name To: what to call it 3. Select Pattern 1 4. Select Pattern 2 5. Select either : a) Add patterns separately, or b) Join the patterns together 6. No Overlap = no boxes shared 7. Press Create Patterns. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 12

14 Electronic Turbo Preferences Preferences control electronic routines. Available Card Libraries ( Default is normally MAIN ) Add-Ons allow multiple sales to be combined in ONE handset. Up to 4 different sales can be grouped together. Add-On sales may include : a) More cards for games already loaded b) new games c) U-Pick-Em rows Check the maximum number of add-ons or n/a to turn this feature OFF. R/F Loading refers to wireless loading of Turbo units from a Ball Server. Loader Packages are purchased at the point of sale. The station sends one or more files to the Ball Server. The Server transmits one file for each Turbo unit. Turbo units are activated when their file is loaded. R/F Loading may be configured 3 ways : a) Single - Purchase is entered, one file is sent to the Ball Server - Account number is printed on the customer receipt. - Entry of the account number loads the Turbo unit wirelessly. netloader is NOT required ( NO check ) if each station loads their own units. Units Type are generally ARM based or Byte b) Multi 1 Receipt - Purchase is entered, ONE OR MORE Turbo units are scanned. - Cards are allocated and one file is sent to the Server for each unit. - Each Turbo unit transmits its number and receives a wireless load - 1 shared receipt is printed for all sales c) Multi >1 Receipt - SAME as Multi 1 Receipt, except a separate receipt is printed for each sale Sets are consecutive sections of a card library. SET SIZE is the maximum cards for one game. Active NOT checked ( OFF ) each unit receives different cards for each game, allocated sequentially from the library. Automatic checked ( ON ) a unique set number is assigned to each unit, which uses that set (same cards) each sale. Offset Loading checked ( ON ) 1 set is allocated for each game in each unit, with all units starting at a different set. Max number of units : ( N ( G x F )) / F where N = cards in library, G = games, F = set size eg. N = 30,000 G = 30 F = 100 allows 270 units 24 Number ( side game, separate from bingo ) May not be sold on the same invoice as bingo Refer to separate documentation 6 Code Loading Units may be pre-loaded with multiple sessions SETS must be active Code Loading checked ( ON ) to activate Units how many handsets will be code loaded If Code Loading is ON : STATION Application may be used for Code Loading only Refer to Sales Manual. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 13

15 Electronic Turbo Games Games and their patterns are defined for each session. Each session has separate games. New sessions may be setup by copying from another. Organization Session LIST of GAMES in order of play Assign a PATTERN to each game. SELECTED GAME Game and Part number displayed RE-SEQUENCE Game PARTS ( ie. swap parts 1 and 2 ) CLICK ON PATTERN RANDOM or COMBINATION Games: ( 2 to 4 patterns for the same game ) Assign a <Random> or <Combination> pattern to game RE-SEQUENCE GAMES Select a Game : Move UP or DOWN DELETE or ADD New Games. Select a Pattern ( to Add or Change ) REPORT Games ADD or DELETE Game PART Select Game, click here TO VIEW Packages (below) that any game Is assigned to : Pattern WAYS are displayed for selected game. GAMES / SIGN-OFF REPORT Games are listed with PATTERN Ways. A signature line at the bottom provides for client agreement on all assignments. Games Report / Sign-Off Sheet 1. Choose a SESSION 2. Press 3. Select where to print Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 14

16 Electronic Turbo Packages PACKAGES are groups of games. One or more packages will be loaded into electronic units. Organization Session VERIFY : Display Games by Package PACKAGE Check ALL GAMES TO CREATE A NEW PACKAGE : in the package. - Select a ( New ) Package - Enter a NAME - Enter Package LEVEL and CARDS May NOT combine - Check ALL GAMES to include U-Pick-Em and Regular games in the same package. Games may require TWO columns. Selecting a U-Pick-Em GAME marks the package as U-Pick-Em. Electronic Skus Each PACKAGE creates ONE electronic SKU per electronic unit. SKU s are sold at the Point of Sale. Organization Handset Type ( eg. Turbo ) ONLY Talex Description may be changed here. EACH PACKAGE Only ACTIVE items ( eg. Door Pack 2 ) are available for sale. creates one SKU for EACH UNIT Type Items NOT in use are un-checked ( OFF ) if the Handset Type is NOT active. Refer to KITS ( below ) Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 15

17 Electronic Inventory Electronic Skus Units sold at the Point of Sale are added to an electronic inventory LIST. A Central database may track all units. UNITS SOLD at the Point of Sale Two ways to communicate with a CENTRAL DATABASE : 1 ONLINE Files may be exchanged. - OR - 2 TEXT FILES Maintained ONLINE Files may be created here and imported at a central location. - OR - The central location also creates files to be loaded here. Loaded with Text Files Central Database is NOT mandatory. Unit History to REPORT units here. to load a TEXT file created elsewhere. TO TRANSFER Units to another location : Only units at this location may be transferred away. 1. Select a TO Location 2. Check Service if the unit requires servicing. 3. Enter or scan a UNIT NUMBER. 4. Enter optional NOTES. Print a Transaction Report. Update INVENTORY to post the entry. Inventory may be updated ONLINE or a TEXT file created. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 16

18 Paper Point of Sale PAPER Items are created for individual or groups of inventory. New organizations may be copied from another. Organization PAPER ITEMS sorted by On, Up SELECTED ITEM Detail on RIGHT Side TO ADD NEW Paper Click on New. New button tuns RED. List names turn red. ON UP STYLE Assemble NEW Paper by selecting from LISTS. Click again TO CANCEL MODIFY PAPER Items Click on the Item ( description ) to change. Change DESCRIPTION by selecting from LISTS. ADJUST STANDARD LISTS Select STYLE, COLOR, or SERIES. Add or change text. Paper selection LISTS will be adjusted. MODIFIERS Groups of paper that differ only by color or series may be represented by ONE Paper item. Example : 1 On Bonanza available in several colors. 1. Create and assign - as the COLOR. 2. Check Maintain LIST 3. When Inventory RECEIVING is entered a MODIFIER (color) is requested. 4. Cases are tracked separately. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 17

19 Accessory Point of Sale ACCESSORY Items are used to track and sell merchandise, also for discounts and point and coupon redemptions. Each organization has separate paper. New organizations may be setup by copying from another. Organization SELECTED ITEM LIST of ACCESSORY U-PICK-EM played on and other items PAPER ( non-electronic ) : Category : Accessory Select 7, 8, or 9 number CATEGORY indicates TYPE of Item : Accessory - Merchandise, U-Pick-Em Certificate - Coupon redemptions Percent - Discounts Amount - Point redemptions - Deductions Maintain Inventory? CERTIFICATES Talex designed and printed : TO REDEEM : ACCESSORY Items will be assigned to KITS ( Order Entry buttons ) to sell or perform various functions. Pulltab Point of Sale PULLTAB ( Breakopen ) DEALS are defined and tracked. Each organization has separate deals. Organization LIST of DEALS SELECTED ITEM Alternate ID number DEAL : Number of tickets Cost Total Prizes Price Available and Expiry Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 18

20 Kits Point of Sale KITS are ORDER ENTRY BUTTONS on the Point of Sale screens. Each Organization has separate kits. New organizations may be setup by copying from another. 2 sessions Organization SELECTED BUTTON Session. 4 TABS. Name for Receipt Reporting Group ( Sales ) RED TEXT is selected button. LIST OF PRODUCTS ( 1 or more items ) - Select Paper, Electronic, Acessory, or Pulltab COLOR and TEXT here - Quantity is number rec d appears on the - Value is PRICE Point of Sale screens Buttons containing NO products are LABELS ( appear italicized ) Kits Report 4 Columns x 8 Rows = 32 Buttons per TAB Maintenance / Preferences BLOCK BUTTONS : Button SIZE will increase on the Point of Sale screens IF there are Unused buttons nearby. A BLOCK or USED button will prevent this. Maximum Width ( 1-4 columns ) and Height ( 1-4 rows ) may be set. TO ADD a BLOCK Button : 1. Select an Unused button. 2. Check Block ( ON ) 3. Large X appears on button. To remove a BLOCK un-check it. SELECTED BUTTON Button TEXT ( max 15 chars ) Special Prices ( refer below ) Always ONE ( otherwise will ask ) TO MOVE a Button : 1. Click on it 2. Click MOVE TO 3. Click on Unused. 4. Button moves. TO COPY a Button ( leave in previous location, also create a new button ) : Click COPY TOTAL PRICE ( automatic ) Points each sale - see also Points by Spend Head - Attendance Paper or Electronic WHERE USED - Screens may have dedicated use Clear. - to remove all products on a button TO COLOR BUTTONS : 1. Select a BUTTON 3. Select a COLOR 4. Click on the BUTTON to color 2. Click ON 5. Repeat for other buttons 6. Click OFF when complete. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 19

21 Kits Point of Sale DROP-DOWN ButtonS present a LIST of Items to the Cashier : Check DROP-DOWN ( ON ) Enter any number of items. Cashier may choose 1 or more. Price and Points assigned to each Recommended maximum 12 products. Special Prices are DAY sensitive pricing assigned to buttons. 1. Select a BUTTON, press BUTTON TEXT is PINK when special prices exist. 2. Select a DAY OF THE WEEK. If entries overlap the LOWEST in effect is used. 3. Enter PRICE and HOURS the price is in effect. If NO From/To the price applies ALL DAY. U-Pick-Em s may be played on the RECEIPT or in selected ELECTRONIC units. ACCESSORY or ELECTRONIC Value is PRICE per Quantity ( Example : $1 each ) If Quantity is NOT 1 : - a MULTIPLE of Quantity must Check U-Pick-Em Only ( ON ) be purchased if Kit will contain ONLY U-Pick-Em ( eg. Quantity 4 Value $5.00 must purchase 4, 8, 12 rows etc. ) Press U-Pick-Em. For ALL Kits containing U-Pick-Em Points are PER ROW purchased. If Quantity Always 1 is checked : ONLY 1 row may be purchased KITS CONTAINING 1 U-Pick-Em PLUS Other Products : DO NOT CHECK U-Pick-Em Only ( OFF ). Add 1 U-Pick-Em ( Accessory or Electronic ). Add other products. Press U-Pick-Em. FOR MORE THAN ONE GAME in the same session : 1. Press New to add a new game. 2. Select a KIT on the right side. 3. Press ADD to add selected KIT to the new game. U-Pick-Em s bundled with other products will be QUICK PICKS. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 20

22 Kits Point of Sale Triggers are automatic entries at the Point of Sale when certain conditions exist. Example : Ink Marker at half price when any 2 of a list of kits are purchased. 1. Select a BUTTON TO BE TRIGGERED 2. Press TRIGGER button. ( PINK when a trigger is attached. ) Display ALL triggers on file Text turns red 3. WHEN this action occurs ( eg. each time one of 5 specified kits is sold. ) 4. IF this condition is TRUE 6. Enter KITS ( eg. 2 or more of these kits are on the order. ) maximum 17 To Remove : 5. THEN do this ( eg. sell the triggered button at 50% off. ) 7. Price DISCOUNT (%) : eg. enter Prompt Before Apply : eg. Check (ON) to prompt in case not wanted Note : Trigger screen will change depending on the WHEN, IF, and THEN selections. OTHER TRIGGER EXAMPLES Free coffee if 2 specified products are purchased. Discount if a Customer Card is used. If the TOTAL is $20 or more a random discount of 5, 10, or 20% Random deductions of $1, $2, $3, or $4 when TOTAL is pressed. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 21

23 Kits Point of Sale Point of Sale BUTTONS may be programmed to provide the same functionality as menu routines. Some examples : DISPLAY Orders Reporting doesn t matter Button TEXT REPEAT Last Sale Select appropriate SPECIAL ITEM under List of Products. Value is not required. VOID a Sale REPRINT Last Order Enter a RETURN RESEND Electronic Unit CASH Drops and Floats Add a CUSTOMER using a Name Look-up Other Special Buttons ACCESSORY Skus are assigned to Point of Sale buttons as follows : Redeem Certificates ( created with Talex ) Category Certificate Value is calculated by the system. Reporting must be : Points Redeem Loyalty POINTS Category : Amount Value is negative value of 1 point. Amount DEDUCTIONS Reporting must be : Amounts Deducted Category : Amount Value is negative of the deduction. Percentage DISCOUNTS Continuous Loading ( Turbo handsets ) Reporting must be : Percentage Discounts Category : Percent Value is the negative percentage. Reporting doesn t matter Select special sku. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 22

24 Progressive Games PROGRESSIVE Games are played across more than one session. The prize may build and carry forward until won. PRIZE Amounts may be : Calculated from sales. Entered as a fixed contribution. Enter the NAMES of all Progressives : TO ACTIVATE a Progressive assign to one or more REGULAR Games. Progressive Game example : REGULAR GAMES PROGRESSIVE GAME 1. Define a regular game. 2. Assign a progressive from the list above. 3. Fixed Prize must be BLANK or ZERO. Progressive BALANCE will be displayed for PAYOUT. CONSOLATION GAME 1. Define a regular game. 2. Do NOT assign a progressive. 3. Fixed Prize may be : BLANK or ZERO if calculated or entered by Paymaster Entered if a fixed amount A Session may include any number of progressives. Assign EACH Progressive to a REGULAR Game in EVERY Session where it is played. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 23

25 Regular Games The REGULAR Games LIST is the complete session program. PROGRESSIVE Games are also included. Prizes may be : 1) Fixed, 2) Calculated, or 3) Entered by the Paymaster. Refer to Game Sets for calculated prizes. Organization GAME TYPE Session Optional identifiers for reporting ALL GAMES in order played ORDER OF PLAY FIXED PRIZES Normal sequence the games are PLAYED IN For each LEVEL ( 1 75 ) ( numbers 1 to 9000 ) - Code ( see Level Codes ) Games may be PAID - Prize Amount in any order. - Minimum prize if more than one winner MANUAL PRIZES - Check Fixed IF ALL Enter a NEGATIVE multiple winners MINIMUM PRIZE receive same amount - System will request an amount AT PAYOUT SUMMARY TOTALS by Level Fixed Prizes display with Level Codes OFF LEVEL CODES are optional TEXT attached to levels TO ACTIVATE : Maintenance / Preferences [ Payouts ] LEVEL CODES Each Level must have a level code 1 to 10 chars. Codes may be for specific or ( All ) Sessions. Levels are created where a code is entered New Sessions Games for NEW sessions may be copied from ELECTRONIC setup OR another session Another session may be copied Select another session. Press COPY to duplicate all games. If Turbo Games are defined they may be copied. ( Also other handsets. ) 3. Standard List may be created Enter number of games. Standard list is created. Modify descriptions. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 24

26 Payout Columns Columns provide an optional selection at the Paymaster. A column is a MULTIPLIER applied to a base prize. Column is selected by the Paymaster. If activated, there must be at least one Code with a multiple of Code 0-9, A-Z - Description COLUMNS must be activated : - Multiplier Maintenance / Preferences [ Payout ] Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 25

27 Game Sets A GAME SET is a group of products and corresponding games. Each session has separate game sets. Game Sets have 2 uses : 1. Reporting TO REPORT Sales with Game Payouts on the Event Summary Report. Organization Session GAME SET To Change SET NAME re-type here. Type : Reporting LIST of PRODUCTS LIST of GAMES Pct. = Percentage Of sales to use Each game may be used ONCE for REPORTING Sets. Enter % for all Products ( ) Enter Product % where not Hint : For repeating decimals ( eg. 1/3 = ) Enter TO REMOVE a Set 2. Prize Calculation TO CALCULATE Progressive or Regular Game PRIZES based on SALES. ( includes REPORTING ) The Event Summary Report is NOT affected by Prize Calculation sets. Sets are used by the PRIZE CALCULATIONS routine in Session Control. Sample Calculations Prize Calculation 1 60% of sales are allocated equally ( 20% each ) to 5 games. Sales Percentage of TOTAL 2 60% of sales AFTER SALES to use ( 60% ) may vary by item. calculation #1 will be allocated equally to games 4 and 5. Enter item % that are NOT 60 Each game may be ( if 0.0 use 60% above ) used ONCE for CALCULATION Sets. SAME ITEM may be on more than one set. Important!! REGULAR GAME Prizes must be ZERO or NOT entered for games calculated here. Games Max 50 Calculations Pct. normally totals Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 26

28 Reporting Groups Maintenance GROUPS control the structure of sales reports, also indicate types of product. Standard Groups are supplied and may not be removed Description, Sequence, and Section may be adjusted. USER DEFINED Groups SEQUENCE Controls the sort order on reports SECTION Sections will be SUB-TOTALLED on reports. Unit of Measure Codes Standard UOM s are supplied Used by the INVENTORY applications USER DEFINED Codes Other Payout Reasons Common reasons may be entered here and then selected from a LIST. Indicate if Cash DROP or FLOAT Regular Games indicates game payouts for the Event Summary Report. Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 27

29 Play Along With Paper Maintenance PAWP refers to markets where downloaded cards must match exactly the actual paper purchased by the player. Turbo Preferences 1 Check : Yes 2 LIBRARY : 1 3 LOAD PAPER Books MUST be loaded Navigate to an Excel file containing the sheets : * Singles are OPTIONAL EXAMPLES * If Singles are loaded they will be verified when sold. If NOT loaded then any single cards are accepted. PAWP_Q_Books PAWP_Q_Singles Maintain Sessions Enter a BOOK SIZE for EACH Session ( eg. 6 Up ) Print Barcoded Labels ( Optional ) Adjust Begin or End BOOK ( or Sheet ) Number Print Sequence same as spreadsheet or by TOP CARD # Turbo Games Games played with BOOKS must be : Special = 3 Turbo Packages Number of GAMES must not exceed BOOK SIZE ( eg. 6 Up = 6 games max per package ) UP Interval is NOT USED Number of CARDS ( PER GAME ) Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 28

30 Session Assistant Session Assistant provides a way to execute all routines for a session from a LIST. All steps are presented in the correct sequence the routine descriptions may also be customized. Session Assistant is optional. Setup : Maintain Sessions Press to Maintain a List Create a LIST of routines for EACH Session : To Add Setps ( Start Again ) 1 Select an Application Required : 2 Select a Routine IF a Step is CHECKED It must be done before any steps that follow. 3 Add it. To Adjust Sequence 1 Click on a Step PRINT 2 Press To Begin : If there are NO Steps 1 Press to generated a SUGGESTED List. The list may then be modified. To Customize a Routine DESCRIPTION : 1 Adjust any description in the [ ROUTINE ] column. The new text will be presented to the users. To Run any Session using the Assistant : Launch icon Aug 24, 2009 Talex Maintenance Page 29