GAME MENU
«GameMenu» Entertainment accounting system (developed for NakisGames company, Greece).
SOFTWARE:
General info
«GM» software strucrure
«GM» system is a combination of several games intended for public use.
«GM» system has a server-client architecture based on web technologies. One server provides the ability to manage several workstation terminals situated in several rooms, locations and even spread worldwide. Such centralized system allows for easy control and management as well as statistic and accounting data capture.
«GM» system consists of the following:
- workstation terminal software;
- server software;
- monitoring service application (for online system control);
- report service application (for statistical and accounting data capture).
Basic software characteristics:
| Development software |
Macromrdia Flash, C++ |
| Gaming files size |
From 200 Kb to 5 Mb |
| Graphics |
Vector and bitmap |
| Workstation terminal OS |
Linux |
| Server development software |
С++ |
| Database |
InterBase |
| Server OS |
Linux |
| Operator/admin application OS |
Windows |
| Control connection type |
LAN, Internet |
| Data protection system |
VPN |
How to play in «GM»
Game is played with a touch-sensitive display. There is also a possibility to use mechanical push-buttons.
Game credits can be defined by:
- Entertainment workstation maintenance crew (use key).
- Payment receiving devices:
- bill acceptor;
- coin acceptor.
- cartreader.
To begin the game, enter CASH, then select entertainment type (1), game (2), denomination size and press START (3). Arrow is used to return to the main menu.
User is able to switch games with current CASH status on. User has to contact maintenance crew to get the CASH.
Workstation terminal software
There are four work modes of workstation software:
- Entertaining (basic).
- Manual cash register and collection (service).
- Workstation statistics overview (service).
- Service (adjustment).
Workstation device list
1. Entertaining mode (basic)
There are two screens in the Entertainment mode that provide ability to select the entertainment content and denomination.
| Game select screen | Denomination select screen |
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System may include several games of different type and purpose:
Currently there are 9 games introduced in the system:
- American roulette
- Black Jack
- Oasis pocker
- SuperShanghai
- AutoSPIN
- Draw POKER
- Mah Jong
- Bistro
- Crazy Bingo
Game screen example
Game rules are provided for each game in the HELP section.
2. Manual cash register and collection mode (service).
This mode is designed to put and collect credits.
Mode access is initialized by operator key.
Cash register and collection screen
3. Workstation statistics overview mode (service).
Mode access is initialized by manager key.
This mode provides manager access to the data
- obtained during total workstation lifetime
- obtained after the last counter reset
| Data since the last counter reset | Data for total workstation lifetime |
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Statistics overview mode is active only at zero credit, while no game is in process and current CASH = 0.
There are following indexes available in this mode:
TOTAL CASH BALANCE – total in - total out = total bet – total WinGamble
TOTAL BET - total rate
TOTAL WIN - total prize sum in basic games
TOTAL WIN GAMBLE - total prize sum in basic, extra and bonus games
TOTAL GAMES - total number of games played on the workstation
TOTAL JACKPOTS - total number of jackpots won on the workstation
TOTAL IN - total amount of money entered
TOTAL OUT - total amount of money given
Also from the terminal there is an opportunity to null the indication of counters on one or several terminals.
4. Service mode (adjustment).
Access is provided by maintenance key.
This mode is designed for adjustment procedures necessary for correct workstation performance.
Mode access can be provided at anytime.
Mode menu consists of the following sections:
- sound
- games
- devices
- activation
- touch sreen
| Звук | Игры |
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| Устройства | Активация |
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IWorkstation software installation is done by HDD cloning or from CD.
Server software
system configuration
Instance 1. With local server
Instance 2. Without local server
Monitoring service application
Monitoring service application is designed to provide online «GM» system monitoring and control. Operator can control and monitor any workstation in any location through this application. Application presents data on every workstation since last counter reset and big prizes info. It supports game restore in case of failure which helps to settle accounts with player and reset a credit on a terminal even in case of failure.
Report service application
This application permits to obtain accounting and statistic reports from workstations on any period till counter reset.
It also permits to view compound or specific data on different financial indices and games quantity.
Data can be represented in table or in graphical format. All reports can be printed directly or exported to MS Excel.
«GM» system has a server-client architecture based on web technologies. One server provides the ability to manage several workstation terminals situated in several locations. Such centralized system allows for easy control and management as well as statistic and accounting data capture. System operator is able to monitor every game workstation terminal condition online.
System also allows progressive jackpots drawing.
Server is the main system compound. It includes web-server, VPN-server, game application server (responsible for game and credit operations) and database. System basic parameters are set during the central server installation. All further changes (games, workstations and locations adding) are processed by service applications on the central server.
All other system components cooperate with the central server through Internet. VPN function is used to provide safe data transfer on public channels. VPN function and game addition is processed by local servers (instance 1) or global server (instance 2). In instance 2 data protection is performed by workstation terminal that supports safe LAN connection in working location.
New games are installed on the central server and are automatically loaded on local servers at working locations. Local workstation is constantly in connection with local server while playing.
In case of with a configuration 2, new games are loaded from the central server and during game contact the central server.
Local server software is installed by HDD cloning or from CDs.
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