# Game Setup - two-torial.xyz
Arcade Games Troubleshooting Guide
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# Game Setup

This guide is in need of a revision, it is not up to our current standards

The information it provides is still likely good but we can't guarantee it.

TWO-TORIAL is a community-driven project with limited resources.
If you want to help us out, you're more than welcome to contribute!

You must obtain clean, unmodified and complete data to proceed with our guides

Corrupted or incomplete files will cause unpredictable issues we can't cover.
TWO-TORIAL does not provide or distribute game data. Do not ask.

## Preparing data

After downloading and extracting your data, we need to make sure your files aren't set to `Read-only`.

- Right click the folder containing your data, then click on `Properties`.
- In the `General` tab go down to `Attributes`, untick `Read-only` and click `Apply`.
- A popup will appear, select `Apply changes to this folder, subfolder and files` and press `OK`.
- Finally, click `OK` again to exit out of properties.

You should end up with a file structure with a few folders only, as follows:

If your data doesn't look like this

If extra files are present next to your folders, such as executables, scripts, etc., remove them.
This also means your data was tampered with and we strongly recommend getting new data from somewhere else.

## Installing spice2x

If you already have spice2x installed, make sure it is up to date!

- Head over to spice2x.github.io and download the latest release.
- Extract the `spice.exe` and `spicecfg.exe` files from the archive to your game's directory.

## Configuring spice2x

Open `spicecfg.exe`, each following sub-section corresponds to a tab at the top

#### Buttons

Click on `Bind` then press the key you want associated with the action.

With your controller and/or keyboard plugged in, configure your keys for:

- Maintenance: `Service, Test`
- P1 Game buttons: `1 to 7, Start, EFFECT, VEFX`
- P1 Keypad: `1 to 9, Keypad Insert Card`

Only if you're playing using a keyboard:

- Turntable: `TT+, TT-` and optionally `TT+/-` which alternates between `TT+` and `TT-` on each press.

### Analogs (controller/cab only)

With a controller rather than binding buttons to `TT+` and `TT-`, you need to:

- For Turntable P1, click `Bind`.
- In `Device`, pick your controller.
- In `Control`, pick whichever one corresponds to the turntable.
- Turn your turntable ensuring that the Preview turns along with it.
- Click `Close`, leaving the rest of the settings alone.

### Overlay

Modifying buttons in this section is not required but you are free to change what you want.

Click on `Bind` then press the key you want associated with the action.

### Lights (controller/cab only)

Your controller might support having its lights controlled by the game through spice2x.

If it does, here's how you may link different actions to your lights:

- Click `Bind`.
- In `Device`, pick your controller.
- In `Light Control`, select the corresponding light.
- Click `Close`.
- Repeat for your other lights.

### Cards

Covered in the Connecting to a network section

### Patches

Go through the spice2x Patching page to import patches

To prevent issues, avoid patching things you don't need or understand

### API

Leave everything at default unless you know what you're doing

### Options

If you don't know what an option does, hover over the its name with your mouse

Be very careful changing options you don't understand as it may cause issues

Required

Category | Option | Parameter | Setting
--- | --- | --- | ---
Network | EA Service URL | -url | Covered in Connecting to a network

Highly Recommended for NVIDIA users ONLY

Category | Option | Parameter | Setting
--- | --- | --- | ---
Graphics (common) | NVIDIA profile optimization | -nvprofile | ON

### Advanced & Development

Leave everything at default unless you know what you're doing

## Connecting to a network

Please choose one of the two solutions, not both!

Remote (Online Network)

Open `spicecfg.exe` and head to the `Options` tab.

In the `Network` category, set the following settings:

- `EA Service URL` to the URL provided by your network.
- `PCBID` to the PCBID provided by your network.

Next you need a card number.
If you don't already have one, generate one in the `Cards` tab.
To keep your card number safe, create a new `.txt` file with ONLY it inside.

Once that's done, head to the `Cards` tab, for `Player 1` click `Open...` and point to your text file.

Local e-amuse Emulator (Asphyxia)

This is covered in the Asphyxia CORE page.

## Pre-launch requirements

These steps are required, otherwise your game won't run

### VCRedist & DirectX

- Download and install the latest VCRedist
- Download and install the DirectX End-User Runtimes

### Audio

- Open `spicecfg.exe`.
- At the very top, click on `Shortcuts` then `Audio Playback Devices`.
- In the popup window, right click on your default audio device, and click on `Properties`.
- Go to the `Advanced` tab.
- Check both boxes under `Exclusive Mode`.
- Open the `Default Format` dropdown.
- Pick the `24 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)` option and click `Apply` then `OK`.

## First launch

If you have any issues running the game, refer to the Troubleshooting page

### BACKUP DATA

If you've followed all instructions correctly, you're now finally ready to launch the game!

First plug your controller if you have one and run `spice.exe`, press `Yes` when it asks for elevated privileges.

If it's your first time running the game, you'll immediately be greeted with this screen.

### CLOCK ERROR

Press your `Test` key to initialize the backup data, a message will pop up stating it's been initialized.

Next, you'll get another error.

Let the game run for a bit until the monitor check is complete and you should be taken to the service menu.

Instructions on how to navigate the menu are shown at the bottom of the screen.

- Press `1` and `2` to go up and down.
- Press `6` to select/execute.

Start by going up to `CLOCK`.

Here, simply select `SAVE AND EXIT` and the clock will be set.

You'll be back in the service menu.

### DEFINITION TYPE

Go to `GAME OPTIONS` then `DEFINITION TYPE`.

Choose either `HD` or `HD*` depending on your preferences.

`HD*` adds `+1.0` offset in-game, while `HD` doesn't.

Once done selecting, select `YES` then `SAVE AND EXIT`.

### NETWORK OPTIONS

Go to `NETWORK OPTIONS` then `SHOP NAME SETTING`.

We will need to set a shop name.

- Name your shop to whatever you'd like. Instructions on how to navigate are at the bottom of the screen.
- Go to `EXIT` then `SAVE AND EXIT`.

Select `GAME MODE`.

You're all done! The game should load up properly now.

## Carding in

To card into the game:

1. Press your `Keypad Insert Card` button.
2. Enter your code using your keypad binds.

## Troubleshooting

Have any other issue?

Check out the Troubleshooting and Error Codes pages.

For any more game-specific information, check out Extra Information.

November 19, 2025