Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 39 Dedicated Video Game

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CHAPTER 1 OPERATION
SET-UP
1. Remove all items from the shipping containers and set them aside. Remove all packing material.
Inspect the exterior of the main cabinet, control cabinet and the seat pedestal for any damage.
2. Remove keys from controller assembly. Unlock and open the rear door, and the coin and cash boxes.
Electrical cords, mechanical components, and assorted spare parts are packed inside the cash box.
Casters and leg levelers for main cabinet, control cabinet, and pedestal are packed inside of a box with
the seat pedestal
3. Install one nut onto each leg leveler. Tilt main cabinet as needed to locate threaded holes in the under-
side of cabinet. Install a leveler and nut into each hole. Do not tighten nuts at this time. Repeat these
steps for the center control cabinet and seat pedestal as well. 
4. Install provided swivel casters. Install six (6) swiveling casters on the center control cabinet and seat
pedestal as shown in the illustration below. 
5. Install provided locking casters. Install two (2) locking casters on seat pedestal as shown in the illustra-
tion below.
6. The main cabinet is mounted on casters. Roll the cabinet to its intended location, maintaining clear-
ance between the cabinet and walls, drapes, other games or obstructions. Roll the control cabinet near
the main cabinet, leaving enough space to attach wiring harness. Mate each cable from the control
cabinet to main cabinet. Press firmly, but do not force, the keyed connectors until the contacts properly
seat. Slide the control cabinet toward main cabinet between the mounting brackets, guiding the har-
ness and cables into main cabinet. 
LOCATION OF CASTERS AND LEVELERS
WARNING
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7. Lower and adjust each leg leveler on the control cabinet until it is stable and level. Adjust the levelers
until the bottoms of both pieces are flush and parallel with each other. Inspect for binding or pinched
wires. Align bracket holes with mounting holes in base of control cabinet. Insert and firmly tighten fas-
teners to attach the two pieces together as a single unit.
8. Locate the pedestal assembly mounting rails and rubber bumper spacers, which are shipped along
with hardware, inside a cash box.
9. Install rubber bumpers. Rubber bumpers are used to maintain a 3/16” space between the pedestal and
cabinet assembly, and are essential in absorbing vibration. Insert one bumper using a twisting motion
into each of the pre-drilled holes located along the bottom edge of control cabinet assembly.
10. Install pedestal mounting rails. Orient the mounting rail so that the pre-attached rubber bumpers face
outward, then insert rail. Fasten rail in place with the hardware provided. If necessary, refer to illustra-
tion for proper placement.
MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION
11. Roll the pedestal section near the cabinet, align the opening in the pedestal with the ends of the rails.
Slide the pedestal forward onto extended mounting rails leaving enough space to attach the wiring har-
ness. Mate each cable connector and press firmly to seat the contacts. 
Ensure no wires are pinched during pedestal attachment. Attach pedestal assembly using 1/4-20 
tamper resistant screws and large flat washers provided. A T27 wrench is included to tighten these 
screws firmly. 
12. Lower and adjust each leg leveler until the pedestal section is stable and level. Adjust the levelers until
the bottoms of all pieces are flush and parallel with each other. Inspect for binding or pinched wires.
Insert and firmly tighten the remaining fasteners to attach the two pieces together as a single unit. 
						

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LOCATION OF PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY MOUNTING HOLES
13. An extra padlock may be installed to secure the rear door. Locate hasp. Remove the two lock bracket
nuts from inside the cabinet, above the rear door opening. Slide the hasp bracket onto the bolts so that
it protrudes from the hole in back of the cabinet, then reinstall nuts.
14. Modify the lock plate at the top of the rear door. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lock plate, then
rotate the plate so that the slot will be above the door. Reinstall the bolts and nuts and tighten firmly.
15. Reinstall the rear door onto the cabinet and close it. Lock the rear door and remove the key. If
required, install the extra padlock through the hasp at this time. Install the screws at the top and sides
of the rear door and tighten snugly. Leave the remaining doors open at this time. 
TYPICAL REAR DOOR HASP INSTALLATION 
						

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16. The power cord is packed in with the spare parts. Insert a portion of the line cord in the cord clamp
leaving enough slack for the cord. Match the holes on the IEC plug with the prongs in the receptacle
and push firmly to seat the line cord.
LINE CORD INSTALLATION
17. Plug the game into a grounded (3-terminal) AC wall outlet. Switch on power to the game using the ON/
OFF switch located on the upper left top of the cabinet (when viewed from the player’s position). The
game will power up and begin its self test. If no errors are found, the game will automatically enter the
attract mode of operation (scenes and sounds from typical races, player’s scores, messages, etc.).
18. Open the coin door. Press and hold the Begin Test button on the operator control switch panel to enter
the menu system. Wait until the Main Menu screen appears on the monitor.
TYPICAL COIN DOOR SWITCH LOCATION
19. Follow on-screen instructions to select Diagnostics, then choose SWITCH TESTS
. Follow the on-
screen instructions to verify that each of the controls is operational. If no errors are found, the controls
should function well.
20. Return to the Diagnostics screen, then choose CONTROLLER TEST
. Follow the on-screen instruc-
tions to verify the presence of steering resistance. If no errors are found, the aim will be good.
21. Return to the Main Menu screen, and then choose EXIT
. The game will automatically enter its “attract”
mode of operation (scenes and sounds from typical races, player’s scores, messages, etc.). 
						

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22. Insert currency or tokens and play a game. Change the volume and make any other adjustments.
Close and lock all open doors. Tighten the leveler nuts and engage the caster locks.
MAINTENANCE
Viewing Glass
It is not necessary to switch off power to the game to clean the glass. Apply a mild glass cleaner to a clean 
cloth or sponge and wipe the viewing glass.
 
Do not apply the cleaner directly on the glass! Liquid could drip down into switch or control circuits and 
cause erratic game operation.
Player Controls
Use plastic-safe, non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damage. Apply cleaner to a clean cloth or sponge and 
wipe the player controls. 
Do not apply the cleaner directly on the controls!
Cabinet and Seat
Use plastic-safe, non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damage. Apply cleaner to a clean cloth or sponge and 
wipe the seat or cabinet.
 
Do not apply cleaner directly on artwork or cabinet!
GAME FEATURES
Arctic Thunder™ ships configured for one-player game play. Up to four cabinets may be linked to promote
player competition.   
Arctic Thunder™, the action packed snowmobile tour for the new millennium, is a polar fantasy that trans-
ports adventurous trekkers across continents in search of unimaginable and ultra-realistic thrills and chills.
From the snowy plateaus of the Himalayas and the Swiss Alps to snowscapes in Europe and the Ameri-
cas, players can assume the role of Ponzo, the resident polar primate, or of Willie Qiunn a hip and cool
Rastafari, but to name a few. Slaloming through fluffy white powder on the back of a snowmobile, players
and their opponents vie for power-ups while launching shiver-worthy snowballs and frosty power attacks. 
STARTING UP
Each time power is switched on or restored to the game machine, the system enters Start-up Tests.    The
software revision level is shown at the top of the screen. A testing message will appear for approximate 60
seconds.
The system enters Attract Mode once it passes all power-up tests. The Attract Mode screen will cycle end-
lessly and display a variety of scenes and sounds from a typical race on any given track. The system does
not exit Attract Mode until the desired amount of coins or tokens is inserted and game play commences.
  
						

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GAME RULES AND OBJECTIVES
The game is configured for one-player game play, but up to four cabinets may be linked at one time to pro-
mote multiple player competition. To enter Game Mode, individual player(s) must insert the required
amount of currency or tokens, press the Start button, and select a sled and track. The main objective of the
game is to earn top ranking on a given track environment and/or against other drivers. 
PLAYER CONTROLS
Start Button, located on the right-hand side of the handlebar, is used to begin game play or to select cer-
tain features before a race.
Attack Button, located on the left-hand side of handlebar is used during competition to punch opponents, 
launch snowballs, or power attacks. 
Throttle Lever, located on the right-hand side of handlebar, is used to accelerate.
GAME OPERATION
Access to the menu system for statistics, adjustments, and testing is secured by a keyed lock on the coin
box to prevent tampering. When the menu system is entered, on screen messages guide the operator
through tasks.
CABINET SWITCHES
ON/OFF SWITCH is
 located on the top right-hand side of cabinet.
REMOTE MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS
 knobs
 are located inside coin vault. Use the monitor test screens 
with these controls to adjust video image size, brightness, contrast, etc.
CONTROL BUTTONS
TEST BUTTON activates game Menu System. Press the Test button to access the Main Menu and 
select individual diagnostics, audits, utilities, etc.
VOLUME-UP BUTTON is used to move up through menu selections or adjustment items, as well as to 
increase volume level in game play. 
VOLUME-DOWN BUTTON
 is used to move down through menu selections or adjustment items, as well 
as to decrease volume level in game play. 
SERVICE CREDIT BUTTON is used to allot credits without affecting a games bookkeeping total. This 
button is also used to exit a menu selection or return to the main menu. 
						

							 
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ADJUSTMENT, DIAGNOSTIC & AUDIT MENUS
MENU SYSTEM 
WHAT IS THE MENU SYSTEM?
The game’s Menu System is a series of auditing, game adjustments and diagnostic screens. You can eas-
ily access and apply these screens to optimize game performance. For instance…
 Use game audit screens to assess game performance.
 Use adjustment screens to help you customize game performance. For example, you can restore factory 
default game settings. You can also calibrate player controls for player accuracy.
 Use diagnostic screens to verify proper equipment operation.
 
ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM
Open the coin door. Locate and press the TEST button. The game system will exit game Attract Mode and 
enter Diagnostic Mode. The Main Menu, which is the opening screen of the Menu System, will appear. 
Game audits, adjustments and diagnostics are a few examples of line items you can expect to see in the 
Main Menu. Selecting a line item opens its submenu, and each submenu presents at least one option that 
you may act upon. 
TYPICAL MAIN MENU SCREEN
MENU LAYOUT
Observe that each menu screen basically uses the same layout.  
 The block at the top of each screen displays the current menu title.
 Data, such as menu items and video reports, etc., appears in the center of the screen.
 Messages, for example explanations and active control functions, etc., appear at the bottom of the 
screen.
MENU NAVIGATION TOOLS
Use the operator control buttons located inside the coin door to navigate menus. Press the Volume Up or 
Volume Down button to scroll through and select menu options. 
Press the Test button to select the option highlighted and access the next menu level. 
NOTE: Only one 
highlighted option can be selected at a time.
To return to play mode from the Main Menu, select Exit and press the Test button.  To return to the Main 
Menu or to play mode from a submenu, select Return to Previous Menu and press the Test button. Repeat 
as necessary until you return to desired screen or menu. 
ARCTIC THUNDER MAIN MENU
SYSTEM INFO
AUDITS
ADJUSTMENTS
DIAGNOSTICS
UTILITIES
VOLUME LEVELS
PRICING
 CALIBRATE FEEDBACK
EXIT 
						

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SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU
To verify the game’s software version, reset information, or to clear reset information, select System Infor-
mation Menu from the Main Menu, then press the Test button. Select and perform desired function.
To return to Main Menu, select Back to Previous Menu and press the Test button. 
SOFTWARE VERSION
To verify game software version, select System Version from the System Information Menu. Observe 
screen for desired information.
To return to the submenu, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select Back To Previous Menu 
and press the Test button.
AUDITS MENU
To view a game’s play statistics, select Audits Menu from the Main Menu, then press the Test button. Use 
the Volume buttons to scroll to desired audit item, then press the Test button. Follow on-screen instructions 
where necessary.
The left-hand side of an audit table displays the name of the audit item; the right-hand side shows the 
amount of play for that item as either a percentage, an average, or as elapsed time. Please note, r
ecord 
these statistics prior to performing any service or repairs.  
Main Menu, continued
System Information Menu
SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU
SOFTWARE VERSION
BACK TO PREVIOUS MENU
Main Menu, continued
System Information Menu
Software Version 
SOFTWARE VERSION
ARCTIC THUNDER/SNOW.EXE
ARCTIC THUNDER/DIAGDLL.DLL
ARCTIC THUNDER/GOBJ.DLL
ARCTIC THUNDER/GOOSE.DLL
DIAGNOSTICS/DIAG.EXE
WINCSM/WINCSM.EXE
WINCSM/MAGICBUS.DLL
 1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
Main Menu, continued
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To return to submenu while viewing an audit table, press the Test button; to return to the Main Menu select 
Back To Previous Menu and press the Test button.
GENERAL GAME AUDITS
To view game audits, press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select General Game Audits from 
the Audits Menu, then press the Test button. Observe screen for desired information.
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu, continued
AUDITS MENU
GENERAL GAME AUDITS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SWISS ALPS
CHERNOBYL
HIMALAYAN
ALASKAN PIPELINE
HAUNTED FOREST
COIN AUDITS
CREDIT AUDITS
SYSTEM AUDITS
WATCHDOG AUDITS
CLEAR ALL
BACK TO PREVIOUS MENU 
Main Menu, continued
Audits Menu
General Game Audits
GENERAL GAME AUDITS
TOTAL UPTIME
TOTAL PLAYTIME
PERCENTAGE PLAYTIME
GAMES STARTED
AVERAGE GAME TIME
PERCENTAGE FREE GAMES
TOTAL TIME-OUT PERCENTAGE
GAME CONTINUES PERCENTAGE
INITIALS ENTERED
1 PLAYER GAME
2 PLAYER GAME
3 PLAYER GAME
4 PLAYER GAME
5 PLAYER GAME
6 PLAYER GAME
7 PLAYER GAME
8 PLAYER GAME
PERCENTAGE ATTACK USED
PERCENTAGE NO DRONES
PERCENTAGE NO CATCH-UP
DIRTY MCKURDY SELECTED
MAI ZHOU LIN SELECTED
AGENT 5 SELECTED2DAYS 09:09:11
2DAYS 02:23:10
(9/32)  25%
32
2DAYS 01:12:15
0.0%
0.0%
(X/X)  XX%
(X/X)  XX%
(X/X)  XX%
(X/X)  XX%
(X/X)  XX%
(X/X)  XX%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%WILLIE QUINN SELECTED
PONZO SELECTED
CANDY ICE SELECTED
SLED 1 SELECTED
SLED 2 SELECTED
SLED 3 SELECTED
SLED 4 SELECTED
SLED 5 SELECTED
SLED 6 SELECTED
WASHINGTON, DC SELECTED
SWISS ALPS SELECTED
CHERNOBYL SELECTED
HIMALAYAN SELECTED
ALASKAN PIPELINE SELECTED
HAUNTED FOREST SELECTED
PLAYER WIPE-OUTS AVERAGE
PUP BOOST AVERAGE
PUP MISSILE AVERAGE
PUP SHIELD AVERAGE
PUP SUPER ATTACK AVERAGE
PUP HEALTH AVERAGE
PUP TRICK AVERAGE(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
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(X/X)  0.0%
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(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
(X/X)  0.0%
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