Montana-style credit

A credit mode where all inserted coins are directed to the credits meter up to the credit limit. In order to place a bet toward the next game, the player must play a credit. A win that would cause the credits meter to exceed the credit limit is hopper paid. If this hopper pay amount is greater than the hopper limit, the amount is hand paid. All other wins are paid to the credits meter. The credit limit is set in self test. Anytime when coins are inserted, the player must play at least one game before they are allowed to cash out the accumulated credits.