Recreativos Franco, S.A.U. Plaza de Cronos, 4 28037 Madrid - SPAIN Tel.: (34) 91 440 92 00 - Fax : (34) 91754 41 66 http:// July 4 th 2011 R.Franco Part. num.:
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PROJECT: DOCUMENTARY CONTROL Polar Wold Casino game manual TARGET ENTITY: TITLE: PROJECT CODE: R. Franco Polar Wold Casino game manual DATE OF EDITION: LATEST MODIFICATION: February, 20th 2012 February, 20th 2012 VERSION: 01 REVIEW: 00 FILE: FORMAT: Microsoft Office Word 2003 SUMMARY: Game Manual for Constellation Series gaming machines 3
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INDEX DOCUMENTARY CONTROL... 3 INDEX... 5 1. INTRODUCTION... 6 2. GAME PRESENTATION... 7 3. GAME FEATURES... 7 4. PLAYER BUTTONS AND VIEWS... 8 4.1. On-Screen Buttons... 8 4.2. On- Screen Displays and Indicators... 8 4.3. Mechanical Buttons... 8 5. BONUS GAME.... 12 5.1. Triggering the Free Game Bonus.... 12 5.2. Playing the Free Game Bonus... 12 5.2.1.1. Free Game Bonus... 13 5.2.1.2. Bear Bonus... 14 5.2.1.3. Medal Bonus... 15 5.2.1.4. Penguin Bonus... 16 6. DOUBLE OR NOTHING GAME.... 17 7. APPENDIX: STATISTICAL SUMMARY... 18 8. HELP SCREENS... 19 5
1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes the game Santa Fe Gold Casino from the Recreativos Franco CONSTE- LLATION series. It is organized using a section number hierarchy to facilitate identification of essential information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information presented in this manual is the exclusive property of R.Franco, S.A.U. Its publication does not involve, in no way whatsoever, that the published items or the way they are presented belong to the public domain. Consequently, reproducing the contents hereof and manufacturing, commercializing and/or distributing, as well as any other activity performed upon the published items, are strictly forbidden without the express consent of this Company. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R. Franco, S.A.U., reserves the right to modify the product and this publication in order to improve its performance features and service --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following symbols may appear in this manual and the gaming machine: INFORMATION: SPECIFIC AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR SET-UP AND OPERATION CAUTION: RISK OF BODILY INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. CHECK THE TECHNICAL MANUAL. IT MAY ALSO APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL AS A WARNING SYMBOL. DANGER: PRESENCE OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. CHECK THE TECHNICAL MANUAL CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HOT SURFACE. LET COOL DOWN BEFORE HANDLING SAFETY: GROUND-PROTECTED (GND). 6
2. GAME PRESENTATION The most popular topics regarding the polar regions: wildlife (polar bears, penguins), dog sled rides, expeditions It includes a characteristic Main Game (fig. 1) and a Free Game Bonus (fig. 5). In addition, a Double or Nothing feature is available (fig. 10) Fig. 1. Main Game screen 3. GAME FEATURES. A game made of a 5 video -reel set for the base game and a video screen for bonus games, with a maximum of 20 winning lines and a 200-credit bet per line (user-selectable) when playing the base game. The total bet can reach up to 4,000 credits. (The reel set can also be offered in video format. ). Additionally, the player may access the Free Spins Game, four different Bonus Games (Gold River, Mine, Mining Trolley and Cup bonuses) and the Double or Nothing feature All prizes, except for the Free Game Bonus, are paid in adjoining reels from the first reel on the left in an active pay line. All prizes are paid in credits. All prizes are multiplied by the bet per line, except for the Free Game Bonus. The game only pays the highest prize obtained per line, except for the Free Game Bonus. WARNING: MALFUNCTION VOIDS ALL PAYS AND PLAYS. 7
4. PLAYER BUTTONS AND VIEWS. The game has mechanical and on-screen buttons (touchscreen), which are used to play, to collect credits and to view the paytables and help screens. This section describes the game buttons and viewing media. 4.1. On-Screen Buttons. INFO/?: This button is used to access both the language game and help buttons, and the paytable information. CASH OUT: Use this button to collect the current credit amount shown on the Credit Display. In addition, when a play results in a prize, the player can use this button to cash out the prize. CHANGE DENOMINATION: This button is used to change the credit value, provided that the multi-credit value is enabled. CURRENCY/CREDIT DISPLAY: It shows the number of credits available for the player. These credits may result from prizes won in the game or after entering coins and notes. That credit amount can also be shown in currency by pressing the screen on the credit display area.(to get the amount in credits back, the player needs to press the same screen area again.) Should there be less than one credit left, the meter would only display currency. 4.2. On- Screen Displays and Indicators PRIZE VALUE INDICATOR: Area located below the reels which marks the prize won and the winning line where it was awarded. It also pops up the following messages: Good Luck, Game Over and Insert Credits. WIN DISPLAY: It shows the number of credits won by prizes per game. CREDIT AND LINE POP UP AREA: This area displays the lines and credits bet. CREDIT DISPLAY: It shows the number of credits won by prizes within the game or as the result of inserting coins and notes. This amount can be displayed in credits or currency. CREDIT VALUE DISPLAY: Shows the credit value in currency. REMARK: WHEN THE SLOT MACHINE IS NOT PLAYING, THE DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS SHOW THE PREVIOUS GAME FIGURES. 4.3. Mechanical Buttons. The mechanical buttons of the game are located in the slot machine front panel below the screen Fig. 2. Mechanical Buttons 8
Fig. 3. Mechanical buttons front panel PLAY 1, 5, 9, 15 and 20 LINES BUTTONS: These buttons allow the player to select the number of lines to play. CREDIT BET BUTTONS: Bets between 1 and 200 credits per line, according to the maximum bet per line selected ( see table 1). Then, the total bet can reach up to 4,000 credits. Max Bet A B C D E 5 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 2 3 5 10 15 1 3 5 10 15 20 1 5 10 15 20 25 1 5 10 15 25 25 5 10 15 20 25 30 1 5 10 20 30 40 1 5 10 25 40 50 1 5 10 25 50 50 10 20 30 40 50 75 1 5 10 25 75 100 1 5 10 25 100 125 1 5 20 50 125 150 1 5 20 50 150 175 1 5 20 50 175 200 1 5 20 50 200 Table 1: Credits bet per mechanical button. 9
CALL SERVICE: This button enables the tower light located on top of the slot machine and alerts the casino service personnel. CASH OUT: This button is used to collect the number of credits shown on the Credit Display. AUTOPLAY: This button starts the AUTOPLAY function. SPIN REELS: The player starts each game by pressing this button, and also speeds up the transfer of credits won to the Credit Display. Furthermore, if a game results in a prize, the player may use this button to cash out and start a new game at once. 10
INFO/?: This button is used to access both the language game and help buttons HELP: This button allows the player to access the Help Screens (Main Game, Free Game Bonus and Double or Nothing feature instructions) and the paytable information. ENGLISH/SPANISH: Game language selection. CASH OUT: Use this button to collect the current credit amount shown on the Credit Display. CHANGE DENOMINATION:This button is used to change the credit value, provided that the multi-credit value is enabled. CREDIT DISPLAY: It shows the number of credits available for the player. 11
5. BONUS GAME. 5.1. Triggering the Free Game Bonus. When 3 or more symbols appear in any position on the reels 2,3, and 4, the bonus will be triggered. 5.2. Playing the Free Game Bonus. A game transition screen will display an eskimo village with 5 igloos. Choose one igloo to obtain the number os the free spins awarded Fig. 4. Transition screen 12
5.2.1.1. Free Game Bonus. During the free spin sequence, every one additional free spin. that appears anywhere on the reels awards You can receive a maximum of 30 free spins for each sequence. the have no effect afterwards. symbol will The free spin sequence paytable is different to the base game one. The bigger the bet within the base game the bigger the prize within the free spin sequence. Only from the free spin sequence you can enter the bonus game. Fig. 5. Free Game Bonus screen 13
5.2.1.2. Bear Bonus. During the free spin sequence, if 3 symbols appear in any active line, the roulette bonus will be triggered. Within this bonus game, the player will a bear trying to catch some fish. Finally, the bear will obtain several fish with a different prize each, and the player will have two options: TRY AGAIN taking the win, by pressing the related button. TAKE WIN looking for newer fish, by pressing the button NEW TRY. The player will have two chances to change his win. Fig. 6. Bear Bonus screen. 14
5.2.1.3. Medal Bonus. During the free spin sequence, if 3 bonus will be triggered. symbols appear in any active line, the medal You can choose among 9 memorial medals. Each medal can hide a prize. You must select the medals and accumulate the hidden prizes until the symbol STOP shows up behind a medal. Then, the bonus game will be over. Fig. 7. Medal Bonus screen 15
5.2.1.4. Penguin Bonus. During the free spin sequence, if 3s symbols appear in any active line, the penguin bonus session will be triggered. The player obtains a prize just for accessing this bonus game and, additionally, the prize will be multiplied when the player unveils the multiplier number that the penguin hides behind itselt. Fig. 8. Penguin Bonus screen 16
6. DOUBLE OR NOTHING GAME. The DOUBLE OR NOTHING game is offered after a win. Push the flashing DOUBLE button to enter the DOUBLE OR NOTHING game. The DOUBLE OR NOTHING game screen shows your current win and a potential double win. A single black or red card is dealt face up. Try to match the color by selecting one of the four face down cards. Two of the face down cards ared red and two of the face down cards are black. Once in the DOUBLE OR NOTHING game, you may press the TAKE WIN button at anytime to take your current win and return to the base game. Malfunction voids all plays and pays. DOUBLE touch this button after a win to play the double or nothing game. TAKE WIN touch this button at anytime to collect the prize awarded during the double or nothing round. Fig. 9. Double or Nothing Game screen 17
7. APPENDIX: STATISTICAL SUMMARY. Max Bet (1) Top Award per Coin (1 line) (1) Cycle (2) 4,000 10,000 3,276,800,000 Payout Percentage (Max Bet ) Win Rate (%) (1 line ) Top Award Frequency (1 line) Bonus Game Frequency 84.97 6.76 1/ 2,388,338 1/ 74 87.52 6.76 1/ 2,388,338 1/ 74 90.00 6.76 1/ 2,388,338 1/ 74 92.00 6.76 1/ 2,388,338 1/ 74 94.03 6.76 1/ 2,388,338 1/ 74 95.98 6.76 1/ 2,388,338 1/ 74 (1) Credit or currency units. (2) Total number of combinations. Tabla 2: Statistical Summary 18
8. HELP SCREENS. The player may gain access to the information screens, paytables and main game, bonus games and double or nothing feature by pressing the INFO/? Button on the touchscreen. Fig. 10. Button functions help screen Fig. 11. Pay Lines Help Screen 19
Fig. 12. Base Game Pay Table. Help Screen 1 Fig. 14. Base Game Pay Table. Help Screen 2 20
Fig. 14. Free Game Bonus Pay Table. Help Screen 21