Magma Mayhem uses reactive LED floor tiles (step-on detection), wall buttons, screens (touchscreen + scoreboard + main TV), and supporting hardware. Most technical support involves accessing the Magma Access PC, running diagnostic tools, and managing the game software.
Magma Mayhem Components
| Component | Description | Typical Quantity / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Computer (Access PC) | Main control PC running the game software | 1 |
| UPS | Uninterruptible Power Supply | 1 |
| Door Module | Controls room entry/exit | 1 (IP: 133.101) |
| Router + Switch | Network connectivity | 1 each |
| Power Supplies | 24V for tiles, 12V lights, etc., 5V for buttons & screens | 7× 24V (tiles) 2× 12V (wall buttons) 2× 5V (screens/buttons) |
| Floor Tiles | Interactive LED pressure-sensitive tiles | Usually 3 chains |
| Screens | Touchscreen, Scoreboard, Main Timer TV | 3 screens |
Typical Screen Layout (left to right):
- Touchscreen
- Scoreboard
- Main Timer Screen (TV)
How to Start / Test the Tile Game (Quick Daily Procedure)
Use this when the game needs testing or guests report tile issues:
- Stop the game off the Tech PC tool.
- Remote into the Magma Access PC (use your remote desktop tool).
- Open the TileTester directory.
- Click on "SSH" option to bring up the terminal emulator
Type in "cd TileTester"
- Run the command: ./TileGame.CLI
- Allow the program to run until the operator confirms they have found the tiles that need replacing.
- Press Ctrl + C to stop the tester.
- Close the terminal window.
- Start the main Game by pressing "Start."
Tip: It's helpful to FaceTime with the operator if working remote.
Tile Chains – Understanding the Setup
Magma Mayhem typically uses three chains of floor tiles:
- Chain 1 & 2: Usually 4 rows each
- Chain 3: Usually 5 rows
You can verify connected devices with:
- ls /dev → Look for ttyUSB_chain1, ttyUSB_chain2, ttyUSB_chain3 (or similar).
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide
What the output means:
- FC = Start of the chain (good)
- 05 = Tile not being stepped on
- 0A = Tile being stepped on
- 50 = Solid connection
Good sign: Constant stream of 05s and 0As. Problem: Chain stops spamming data (broken chain or shorting tile).
Fix permissions if needed after reboot: sudo chmod +x /dev/ttyUSB_chain1 (and for other chains)
Common Issues & Quick Fixes
- Tiles not responding → Run TileGame.CLI tester, check chains with piccom, fix permissions.
Screens wrong / video not playing → Set resolution to 1920x1080, restart software.