New Zealand Gazette – 2004 – No. 79

Page 1986

✨ Gaming Machine Software Submission Requirements



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NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 79

29 JUNE 2004

1.47.11 For each game submitted, give a formal mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to the player (including standard deviation, double-up options, free games, features, etc.).

1.47.12 Where different player options (e.g. number of credits bet) varies the paytable, a separate calculation for each option is required.

1.47.13 Where a game requires or allows use of a player strategy that can affect the outcome of the game and the continuing actual player return, list the assumed player strategy used in the theoretical derivation of the player return and the source of said strategy.

1.47.14 Provide for games with elements of player strategy (if available) actual game return statistics from development laboratories or field trials of the game in other jurisdictions.

1.47.15 For all mathematical calculations and submissions, rounding must not be applied during calculations but only take place upon return of the final result.

Artwork

1.47.16 This section applies to all forms of artwork including interchangeable artwork, such as reel strips, belly panels, top panel:

a) provide a legible A4 photocopy of the artwork;
b) list the game rules verbatim as displayed on the video or other dynamic display, if applicable;
c) for each game submitted, provide life-sized full colour copies of all artwork associated with the game, and indicate version numbers:

  • top-box
  • belly panel
  • reel strips
  • buttons
  • artwork surrounding the display, where applicable

Note : Artwork may be initially submitted as colour or black-and-white A4 copies until deemed acceptable to the regulatory authority. Electronic submission of art, including appropriate viewing software, may also be accepted for the initial submission. Final full size colour artwork must be received by the testing body to confirm the artwork is correct before the game may be used.

a)
Supply the reel strip layout as the reels physically appear. If virtual mapping is utilised, list the symbols as they appear on the virtual reel; and

b)
If the artwork (e.g. rules of the game, paytable) is only displayed on a video screen, then an exact print out or photograph of such displays must be included. Text manuscripts or the equivalent may be accepted provided they are an exact replica of the information displayed on the video screen.

1.47.17 For each game submitted, provide full colour graphics images of all artwork associated with the game. For instance, top box, belly panel, on screen paytable artwork, and on screen rules (where applicable). The image(s) must be in an industry standard format, and the resolution must be sufficient to easily read all the text (and symbols) displayed.

1.48 Update Submissions

1.48.1 For any update submission, e.g. a revision to an existing gaming machine or game, the following information may be required to process the submission.

Hardware Submission

1.48.2 Identify the individual items being submitted (including part number).

1.48.3 State the date of the submission.

1.48.4 Supply a complete response to all applicable sections of the standard for the update, including schematics, diagrams, data sheets, etc.



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