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Merit Megatouch Classic Generation

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{{Infobox generation
|name = [[Merit]] Megatouch Classic Generation
|image =
|caption =
|year = 1993-2000
|hardware = Z80-based
|software = Pit Boss Supertouch 30 / Pit Boss Megatouch / Megatouch 2-7
|predecessor =
|successor = [[Merit Megatouch XL Generation|Megatouch XL Generation]]
}}
=== History ===
After releasing quite a few multi-games arcade machines that were button operated, Merit's released in 1993 the "Pitboss Supertouch 30" in two different formats: Upright and Countertop.

With the release of the "Pitboss Megatouch" software update, a Cabaret version of the machine was also introduced. After this release, Merit abandoned the Pitboss brand and instead released the following updates only using the Megatouch brand.

The platform was long-lived, as it received new software releases up until the year 2000.

=== Machines ===

* [[Merit Megatouch Classic Countertop|Megatouch Classic Countertop]]
* [[Merit Megatouch Classic Cabaret|Megatouch Classic Cabaret]]
* [[Merit Megatouch Classic Upright|Megatouch Classic Upright]]

=== Hardware Versions ===
The "Pitboss Supertouch 30" was based on the same platform as their previous button-operated machines, the CRT-250 which was Z80-based.

This platform did get a small upgrade (CRT-260) in 1994, which integrated some of the separate optional boards that existed for the CRT-250 into the main board and added the possibility of linking two machines together ("Megalink").

For more details, check each machine's sub-page.

=== Software Releases ===
The platform was well supported with software updates (which were stored in chips, as the machines didn't support any other kind of media) up until the year 2000 with the release of the "Megatouch 7 Encore Edition".

Most new releases included new question sets for quiz games and a couple new games. Each software release had multiple variants, due to different state regulations. Some of these variants had some of the games removed and some changed certain parts of the software to comply with said regulations.

'''CRT-250'''
* Pit Boss Supertouch 30 (1993)
* [[Pit Boss Megatouch (1994)]]

'''CRT-260'''
* [[Megatouch II (1994]])
* [[Megatouch III (1995)]]
* [[Megatouch III (1995)|Megatouch III Tournament Edition (1996)]]
* [[Megatouch IV (1996)]]
* [[Megatouch IV (1996)|Megatouch IV Tournament Edition (1996)]]
* [[Megatouch IV (1996)|Super Megatouch IV (1996)]]
* [[Megatouch IV (1996)|Super Megatouch IV Tournament Edition (1996)]]
* [[Megatouch 5 (1997)]]
* Megatouch 5 Tournament Edition (1997)
* [[Megatouch 6 (1998)]]
* [[Megatouch 7 Encore Edition (2000)]]

=== Software Variants ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Supertouch 30 Software Variants
!'''Program #'''
!'''Version'''
!'''Changes'''
|-
|923x-00-01
|Standard Version
|Includes all Options, no Restrictions
|-
|923x-00-02
|Minnesota Version
|Excludes Casino Games
|-
|923x-00-03
|Louisiana Version
|Excludes all Poker Games
|-
|923x-00-04
|Wisconsin Version
|Game Cannot End if Player Busts; 1,000 Points are Added to End of Each Hand
|-
|923x-00-05
|Montana Version
|Excludes Blackjack, Dice and Photo Finish
|-
|923x-00-06
|California Version
|Excludes Poker Double-up feature
|-
|9234-00-07
|New Jersey Version
|Excludes Sex Trivia and includes 2-Coin Limit with Lockout Coil
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch Software Variants
!'''Program #'''
!'''Version'''
!'''Changes'''
|-
|9255-xx-01
|Standard Version
|Includes all Options, no Restrictions
|-
|9255-xx-02
|Minnesota Version
|Excludes Casino Games
|-
|9255-xx-03
|Louisiana Version
|Excludes all Poker Games
|-
|9255-xx-04
|Wisconsin Version
|Game Cannot End if Player Busts; 1,000 Points are Added to End of Each Hand
|-
|9255-xx-06
|California Version
|Excludes Poker Double-up feature & No Free Game in Solitaire
|-
|9255-xx-07
|Bi-Lingual ENG/GER
|Includes 2-Coin Limit with Lockout Coil
|-
|9255-xx-50
|New Jersey Version
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word/Casino Games
|-
|9255-xx-54
|Bi-Lingual ENG/SPA
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word Games
|-
|9255-xx-56
|No Free Credits
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word Games and No Free Credits
|-
|9255-xx-57
|International Version
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word Games
|-
|9255-xx-60
|Bi-Lingual ENG/FRE
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word/Casino Games
|-
|9255-xx-62
|No Free Credit
|Same as Standard Version, With No Free Credit
|-
|9255-xx-62
|Croatia
|Same as Standard Version, With No Free Credit
|-
|9255-xx-70
|Australia Version
|Same as Standard Version with Special Question Set
|-
|9255-xx-71
|South Africa Ver
|Same as Standard Version with Special Question Set
|}
On the above table, xx is the game/version code of which you can find a list below:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Game/Version Code'''
!'''Version'''
|-
|20
|Megatouch 3
|-
|30
|Megatouch 3 Tournament
|-
|40
|Megatouch 4
|-
|41
|Megatouch Super 4
|-
|50
|Megatouch 4 Tournament
|-
|51
|Megatouch Super 4 Tournament
|-
|60
|Megatouch 5
|-
|70
|Megatouch 5 Tournament
|-
|80
|Megatouch 6
|-
|90
|Megatouch 7 Encore
|}
Note that not all variants are available for all versions.

For example, for Megatouch 4, Set 9255-40-62 is Croatia and for Megatouch Super 4, Set 9255-41-62 is No Free Credit.

=== Security ===
For the protection on the classic generation machines, Merit used a [http://db.zmitac.aei.polsl.pl/Electronics_Firm_Docs/DALLAS/Dallas/1204v.pdf Dallas DS1204 Electronic Key]. The key not only prevented piracy but was also used to define which variant the machine ran.

=== Reference ===
*[https://github.com/mamedev/mame/blob/master/src/mame/merit/meritm.cpp MAME's Merit Megatouch Driver Source]
*[https://www.giantbomb.com/pit-boss-megatouch/3030-86936/ Giantbomb: Pit Boss Megatouch]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101215184127/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals/megatouch2.pdf Megatouch II Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225054/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals%5Cmegatouch3.pdf Megatouch III Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225013/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals%5CMegatouch4_manual_pm0070-0A.pdf Megatouch IV Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225018/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals%5Cm5_manual.pdf Megatouch 5 Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225007/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals\M6.pdf Megatouch 6 Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225001/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/Megatouch/Manuals/m7.pdf Megatouch 7 Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225156/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals/TOURNAMENT.pdf Tournament Megatouch Manual]

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=== What's New? ===

* 18/1/2026 - Added information on [[Merit Megatouch Classic Generation|Megatouch Classic]] machines & software from the old TAPP fandom site.
* 10/8/2025 - Added information on [[MAXX Crown]] and [[Force 2011]]. Also added information on the [[Megatouch Force Key of Death Bypass|Megatouch Force Key of Death bypass]] for the Force 2003-2011 versions.
* 28/7/2025 - Added small tutorial on how to fix the dead backlight issue on [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Fusion|Megatouch Force Fusion]] monitors.
* 27/7/2025 - Added patch locations for [[Force 2004|Force 2004 Software]].
* 27/7/2025 - Added patch locations for [[Force 2003#Patches:|Force 2003.5 Software]].

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=== What is GamesWiki.org? ===
GamesWiki.org is part of TAP(P) (Touchscreen Arcade Preservation (Project), pun intended), which is a community project to preserve the various Touchscreen-based Arcade Machines. From the most unknown like Presas Evolution to the most popular ones like Merit’s Megatouch line of machines, every machine (as long as it’s not a gambling machine) has a place in TAPP.

The project was started on the 13th of August of 2023, after a friend of mine told me “Wouldn’t it be nice to run (Funworld’s) Photo Play in a PC?”. After searching the web for a while, I noticed that there is an huge lack of available information on some of the machines, while others (notably Megatouch) are very well documented with Service Manuals, et al being available.

As most of the companies that created and sold these kinds of machines went under, were bought or simply disappeared, the availability of documentation and software \ restore images was very limited and scattered amongst various different websites.

Not only that, but the majority of this machines are 20+ years old, so parts are starting to fail and getting replacements is either hard and \ or expensive, so more common and cheaper alternatives are needed.

One great example are the Megatouch Security Keys, normally a Dallas DS1991L-F5 which has a lifespan of 10 years. They can’t be (at least easily) cloned, and while most of them are already 20 something years old and still running (I have a couple of MAXX 2K Security Keys from 2000 that are still working!). As such, ways to be able to play without a fully working security key \ dongle are needed if we would like the platforms to be preserved.

The project has 4 goals. They are going to be a continuous effort:

* Document and research all the Machines and their software.
* Archive software releases and utilities for all the Machines / Systems.
* Find sources of original parts and research into compatible parts.
* Find reasonable / cheaper ways for people to be able to experience the systems as most of them were only distributed on certain regions.

Follow along (and contribute if you can) in this journey with us! Shoot us an [mailto://xeon3d@gameswiki.org email] if you want to help \ contribute.

Megatouch 7 Encore Edition (2000)

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Xeon3D: Created page with " ==== Details: ==== Name: Megatouch 7 Release Year: 2000 Product Codes: 9255-90-XX (Standard Version) Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both. This is the last version of the Pre-XL Software releases. It doesn't have any new games, but features all new trivia questions, updated attract screens and the kit came with new decals and t-mold..."

==== Details: ====
Name: Megatouch 7

Release Year: 2000

Product Codes: 9255-90-XX (Standard Version)

Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both.

This is the last version of the Pre-XL Software releases. It doesn't have any new games, but features all new trivia questions, updated attract screens and the kit came with new decals and t-molding.

==== Hardware Details: ====

* CPU: Z80B
* Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2
* Resolution: 543x465
* Sound: AY8930
* Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch

==== Games: ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Standard Version (25 Games)
|-
!
* Solitaire
* Horses
* Roll the dice
* 11-UP
* Mega Mind
* Run 21
* Royal Flash
* Phraze Craze
* Tri-Towers
* Pile-On
* Trivia Whiz
* Trivia Twister
* Match'em Up
* Power Solitaire
* Take 2
* Draw Poker
* Mem-o-ree
* Fourplay
* QuikMatch
* Trip-Flip
* Super 7 Stud
* Breakin Bricks
* Conquest
* Quint-Zee
* Sum Fun
|}

==== Images: ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch 7 Encore Edition related images
![[File:Image12312123.png|center|thumb]]Title Screen
![[File:Image5235256.png|center|thumb]]Game Select Screen
|}

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Megatouch 6 (1998)

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Xeon3D: Created page with " ==== Details: ==== Name: Megatouch 6 Release Year: 1998 Product Codes: 9255-80-XX (Standard Version) Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both. ==== Hardware Details: ==== * CPU: Z80B * Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2 * Resolution: 543x465 * Sound: AY8930 * Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch ==== Games: ==== {| class="wikitable" !Standard Version (25..."

==== Details: ====
Name: Megatouch 6

Release Year: 1998

Product Codes: 9255-80-XX (Standard Version)

Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both.

==== Hardware Details: ====

* CPU: Z80B
* Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2
* Resolution: 543x465
* Sound: AY8930
* Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch

==== Games: ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Standard Version (25 Games)
|-
!
* Solitaire
* Horses
* Roll the dice
* 11-UP
* Mega Mind
* Run 21
* Royal Flash
* Phraze Craze
* Tri-Towers
* Pile-On
* Trivia Whiz
* Trivia Twister
* Match'em Up
* Power Solitaire
* Take 2
* Draw Poker
* Mem-o-ree
* Fourplay
* QuikMatch
* Trip-Flip
* Super 7 Stud
* Breakin Bricks
* Conquest
* Quint-Zee
* Sum Fun
|}

==== Images: ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch 6 Related Images
![[File:Image12312.png|center|thumb]]Title Screen
![[File:Image12321.png|center|thumb]]Game Selection Screen
![[File:Image1231231.png|center|thumb]]Flyer (front)
![[File:Image32112.png|center|thumb]]Flyer (back)
|}

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Megatouch 5 (1997)

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Xeon3D: Created page with " ==== Details: ==== Name: Megatouch 5 Release Year: 1998 Product Codes: 9255-60-XX (Standard Version), 9255-70-XX (Tournament Edition / Turnier Edition) Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both. According to the documentation, there were at least five revisions of this release (R0C, R0D, R0G, R0I and R0N) and many variations. ==== Hardw..."

==== Details: ====
Name: Megatouch 5

Release Year: 1998

Product Codes: 9255-60-XX (Standard Version), 9255-70-XX (Tournament Edition / Turnier Edition)

Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both.

According to the documentation, there were at least five revisions of this release (R0C, R0D, R0G, R0I and R0N) and many variations.

==== Hardware Details: ====

* CPU: Z80B
* Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2
* Resolution: 543x465
* Sound: AY8930
* Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch

==== Games: ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Standard Version (22 Games)
|-
|
* Solitaire
* Horses
* Roll the dice
* 11-UP
* Mega Mind
* Run 21
* Royal Flash
* Phraze Craze
* Tri-Towers
* Pile-On
* Trivia Whiz
* Trivia Twister
* Match'em Up
* Power Solitaire
* Draw Poker
* Mem-o-ree
* Fourplay
* QuikMatch
* Super 7 Stud
* Breakin Bricks
* Conquest
* Quint-Zee
|}

==== Images: ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch 5 Images
![[File:Image123.png|center|thumb]]Title Screen
![[File:Image.png|center|thumb]]Select Game Screen
![[File:Image1231.png|center|thumb]]Tournament Edition Title Screen
|}

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Megatouch IV (1996)

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Xeon3D: Created page with "==== Details: ==== Name: Megatouch IV / Super Megatouch IV<blockquote>Release Year: 1996</blockquote>Product Codes: 9255-40-XX (Standard Version), 9255-41-XX (Super Megatouch Version), 9255-50-XX (Tournament Edition), 9255-51-XX (Super Megatouch Tournament Edition / Turnier Edition) Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both. According to th..."

==== Details: ====
Name: Megatouch IV / Super Megatouch IV<blockquote>Release Year: 1996</blockquote>Product Codes: 9255-40-XX (Standard Version), 9255-41-XX (Super Megatouch Version), 9255-50-XX (Tournament Edition), 9255-51-XX (Super Megatouch Tournament Edition / Turnier Edition)

Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both.

According to the documentation, there were at least six revisions of this release (R0A, R0B, R0C, R0D, R0E and R0G) and many variations.
Trivia: This is the first time there is a version with French, the first appearance of the famous Tri-Towers game and the first version of the Megatouch software that has specific country versions with specially compiled quiz questions.

==== Hardware Details: ====

* CPU: Z80B
* Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2
* Resolution: 543x465
* Sound: AY8930
* Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch

==== Games: ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Standard Version (17 Games)
!Super Megatouch IV Version (19 Games)
|-
!
* Solitaire
* Horses
* Roll the dice
* 11-UP
* Run 21
* Royal Flash
* Phraze Craze
* Tri-Towers
* Trivia Whiz
* Trivia Twister
* Match'em Up
* Draw Poker
* Mem-o-ree
* Fourplay
* Super 7 Stud
* Breakin Bricks
* Conquest
!
* Solitaire
* Horses
* Roll the dice
* 11-UP
* Run 21
* Royal Flash
* Phraze Craze
* Tri-Towers
* Trivia Whiz
* Trivia Twister
* Match'em Up
* Power Solitaire
* Draw Poker
* Mem-o-ree
* Fourplay
* QuikMatch
* Super 7 Stud
* Breakin Bricks
* Conquest
|}

==== Images: ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch IV Flyers
![[File:Mt4flyer1.png|center|thumb]]Megatouch IV Flyer (Front)
![[File:Mt4flyer2.png|center|thumb]]Megatouch IV Flyer (Back)
![[File:SuperMT4flyer1.png|center|thumb]]Super Megatouch IV Flyer (Front)
![[File:Supermt4flyer2.png|center|thumb]]Super Megatouch IV Flyer (Back)
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch / Super Megatouch IV Menu Images & Variations
![[File:Mt4gameselect.png|center|thumb]]Megatouch IV Game Select
![[File:Mt3changes.png|center|thumb]]Megatouch IV Game Variations
![[File:Image324.png|center|thumb]]Super Megatouch IV Variations
|}

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Megatouch III (1995)

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Xeon3D: Created page with " ==== Details: ==== Name: Megatouch III Release Year: 1995 Product Code: 9255-20-XX Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both. According to the documentation, there were at least six revisions of this release (R0A, R0B, R0D, R0F, R0K and R0N) and nine variations. ==== Hardware Details: ==== * CPU: Z80B * Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2 * Resolu..."

==== Details: ====
Name: Megatouch III

Release Year: 1995

Product Code: 9255-20-XX

Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both.

According to the documentation, there were at least six revisions of this release (R0A, R0B, R0D, R0F, R0K and R0N) and nine variations.

==== Hardware Details: ====

* CPU: Z80B
* Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2
* Resolution: 543x465
* Sound: AY8930
* Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch

==== Games: ====
14 Games:

* Solitaire
* Run 21
* Fourplay
* Royal Flash
* Draw Poker
* Match'em Up
* Mem-o-ree
* Horses
* Roll the dice
* Trivia Twister
* Phraze Craze
* Super 7 Stud
* Breakin Bricks

'''Images:'''
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Megatouch II (1994

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Xeon3D: Created page with "Name: Pitboss Megatouch II Release Year: 1994 Product Code: 9255-20-XX Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both. According to the Arcade Italia Website, there were three revisions of this release (R0D, R0E and R0G) and three variations (Standard, California and Minnesota) ==== Hardware Details: ==== * CPU: Z80B * Video: Yamaha V9938 x..."

Name: Pitboss Megatouch II

Release Year: 1994

Product Code: 9255-20-XX

Due to legal differences between some States in the USA, various variations were released. These variations either had some games disabled, some options unavailable or both.

According to the Arcade Italia Website, there were three revisions of this release (R0D, R0E and R0G) and three variations (Standard, California and Minnesota)

==== Hardware Details: ====

* CPU: Z80B
* Video: Yamaha V9938 x 2
* Resolution: 543x465
* Sound: AY8930
* Touchscreen: 3M Microtouch

==== Games: ====
8 Games:

* Solitaire
* Run 21
* Trivia Twister
* Royal Flash
* Draw Poker
* Trivia Whiz
* Mem-o-ree
* Breakin Bricks

Images:
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Pit Boss Megatouch (1994)

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Name: Pitboss Megatouch I

Release Year: 1994

Product Code: 9234-20-XX

==== Games: ====
6 Games:

* Great Solitaire
* Run 21
* Trivia Whiz 2000
* Phraze Craze
* Great Draw Poker
* 7 Stud Poker

Images:
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Pit Boss Megatouch (1994)

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Merit Megatouch Classic Generation

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{{Infobox generation
|name = [[Merit]] Megatouch Classic Generation
|image =
|caption =
|year = 1993-2000
|hardware = Z80-based
|software = Pit Boss Supertouch 30 / Pit Boss Megatouch / Megatouch 2-7
|predecessor =
|successor = [[Merit Megatouch XL Generation|Megatouch XL Generation]]
}}
=== History ===
After releasing quite a few multi-games arcade machines that were button operated, Merit's released in 1993 the "Pitboss Supertouch 30" in two different formats: Upright and Countertop.

With the release of the "Pitboss Megatouch" software update, a Cabaret version of the machine was also introduced. After this release, Merit abandoned the Pitboss brand and instead released the following updates only using the Megatouch brand.

The platform was long-lived, as it received new software releases up until the year 2000.

=== Machines ===

* [[Merit Megatouch Classic Countertop|Megatouch Classic Countertop]]
* [[Merit Megatouch Classic Cabaret|Megatouch Classic Cabaret]]
* [[Merit Megatouch Classic Upright|Megatouch Classic Upright]]

=== Hardware Versions ===
The "Pitboss Supertouch 30" was based on the same platform as their previous button-operated machines, the CRT-250 which was Z80-based.

This platform did get a small upgrade (CRT-260) in 1994, which integrated some of the separate optional boards that existed for the CRT-250 into the main board and added the possibility of linking two machines together ("Megalink").

For more details, check each machine's sub-page.

=== Software Releases ===
The platform was well supported with software updates (which were stored in chips, as the machines didn't support any other kind of media) up until the year 2000 with the release of the "Megatouch 7 Encore Edition".

Most new releases included new question sets for quiz games and a couple new games. Each software release had multiple variants, due to different state regulations. Some of these variants had some of the games removed and some changed certain parts of the software to comply with said regulations.

'''CRT-250'''
* Pit Boss Supertouch 30 (1993)
* [[Pit Boss Megatouch (1994)]]

'''CRT-260'''
* [[Megatouch II (1994]])
* [[Megatouch III (1995)]]
* Megatouch III Tournament Edition (1996)
* [[Megatouch IV (1996)]]
* Megatouch IV Tournament Edition (1996)
* Super Megatouch IV (1996)
* Super Megatouch IV Tournament Edition (1996)
* [[Megatouch 5 (1997)]]
* Megatouch 5 Tournament Edition (1997)
* [[Megatouch 6 (1998)]]
* [[Megatouch 7 Encore Edition (2000)]]

=== Software Variants ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Supertouch 30 Software Variants
!'''Program #'''
!'''Version'''
!'''Changes'''
|-
|923x-00-01
|Standard Version
|Includes all Options, no Restrictions
|-
|923x-00-02
|Minnesota Version
|Excludes Casino Games
|-
|923x-00-03
|Louisiana Version
|Excludes all Poker Games
|-
|923x-00-04
|Wisconsin Version
|Game Cannot End if Player Busts; 1,000 Points are Added to End of Each Hand
|-
|923x-00-05
|Montana Version
|Excludes Blackjack, Dice and Photo Finish
|-
|923x-00-06
|California Version
|Excludes Poker Double-up feature
|-
|9234-00-07
|New Jersey Version
|Excludes Sex Trivia and includes 2-Coin Limit with Lockout Coil
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Megatouch Software Variants
!'''Program #'''
!'''Version'''
!'''Changes'''
|-
|9255-xx-01
|Standard Version
|Includes all Options, no Restrictions
|-
|9255-xx-02
|Minnesota Version
|Excludes Casino Games
|-
|9255-xx-03
|Louisiana Version
|Excludes all Poker Games
|-
|9255-xx-04
|Wisconsin Version
|Game Cannot End if Player Busts; 1,000 Points are Added to End of Each Hand
|-
|9255-xx-06
|California Version
|Excludes Poker Double-up feature & No Free Game in Solitaire
|-
|9255-xx-07
|Bi-Lingual ENG/GER
|Includes 2-Coin Limit with Lockout Coil
|-
|9255-xx-50
|New Jersey Version
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word/Casino Games
|-
|9255-xx-54
|Bi-Lingual ENG/SPA
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word Games
|-
|9255-xx-56
|No Free Credits
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word Games and No Free Credits
|-
|9255-xx-57
|International Version
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word Games
|-
|9255-xx-60
|Bi-Lingual ENG/FRE
|Same as Standard Version, Without Word/Casino Games
|-
|9255-xx-62
|No Free Credit
|Same as Standard Version, With No Free Credit
|-
|9255-xx-62
|Croatia
|Same as Standard Version, With No Free Credit
|-
|9255-xx-70
|Australia Version
|Same as Standard Version with Special Question Set
|-
|9255-xx-71
|South Africa Ver
|Same as Standard Version with Special Question Set
|}
On the above table, xx is the game/version code of which you can find a list below:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Game/Version Code'''
!'''Version'''
|-
|20
|Megatouch 3
|-
|30
|Megatouch 3 Tournament
|-
|40
|Megatouch 4
|-
|41
|Megatouch Super 4
|-
|50
|Megatouch 4 Tournament
|-
|51
|Megatouch Super 4 Tournament
|-
|60
|Megatouch 5
|-
|70
|Megatouch 5 Tournament
|-
|80
|Megatouch 6
|-
|90
|Megatouch 7 Encore
|}
Note that not all variants are available for all versions.

For example, for Megatouch 4, Set 9255-40-62 is Croatia and for Megatouch Super 4, Set 9255-41-62 is No Free Credit.

=== Security ===
For the protection on the classic generation machines, Merit used a [http://db.zmitac.aei.polsl.pl/Electronics_Firm_Docs/DALLAS/Dallas/1204v.pdf Dallas DS1204 Electronic Key]. The key not only prevented piracy but was also used to define which variant the machine ran.

=== Reference ===
*[https://github.com/mamedev/mame/blob/master/src/mame/merit/meritm.cpp MAME's Merit Megatouch Driver Source]
*[https://www.giantbomb.com/pit-boss-megatouch/3030-86936/ Giantbomb: Pit Boss Megatouch]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101215184127/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals/megatouch2.pdf Megatouch II Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225054/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals%5Cmegatouch3.pdf Megatouch III Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225013/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals%5CMegatouch4_manual_pm0070-0A.pdf Megatouch IV Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225018/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals%5Cm5_manual.pdf Megatouch 5 Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225007/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals\M6.pdf Megatouch 6 Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225001/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/Megatouch/Manuals/m7.pdf Megatouch 7 Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091210225156/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals/TOURNAMENT.pdf Tournament Megatouch Manual]

Merit

2026-01-18T21:58:03Z

Xeon3D: New machines added

{{Infobox company
|name = Merit Industries, Inc.
|image = [[File:merit_logo.png]]
|caption =
|type =
|fate = Defunct
|predecessor =
|successor =
|founded = 1977
|defunct = 2014
|people =
|headquarters = USA
|website =
}}

=== History ===
Merit Industries, Inc., was established in 1977 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

In the early 1980s they started developing their own standalone video games, with around a dozen of poker machines being released in this decade. Their 1994 "Pit Boss: Supertouch 30" release started the Megatouch range of touch machines that ended up becoming a market leader in the US.

In 2002, the Harbour Group acquired Merit Industries. This division was combined with jukebox maker Rowe International to become AMI Entertainment Network in 2004. Megatouch, LLC was spun into its own entity in 2013 and closed in 2014.

=== Megatouch Machines ===
{| class="wikitable"
! [[Merit Megatouch Classic Generation|'''Megatouch Classic Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch XL Generation|'''Megatouch XL Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch MAXX Generation|'''Megatouch MAXX Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Generation|'''Megatouch FORCE Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch ION Generation|'''Megatouch ION Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch LIVE Generation|'''Megatouch LIVE Generation''']]
|-
| [[Merit Megatouch Classic Countertop|Megatouch Classic Countertop]] || [[Merit Megatouch XL Countertop|Megatouch XL Countertop]] || [[Merit Megatouch Blue MAXX Upright|Megatouch Blue MAXX Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Classic|Megatouch FORCE Classic]] || [[Merit Megatouch ION Aurora|Megatouch ION Aurora]] || [[Merit Megatouch LIVE ML-1|Megatouch LIVE ML-1]]
|-
| [[Merit Megatouch Classic Cabaret|Megatouch Classic Cabaret]] || [[Merit Megatouch XL Cabaret|Megatouch XL Cabaret]] || [[Merit Megatouch Blue MAXX - MAXX Classic|Megatouch Blue MAXX - MAXX Classic]]|| [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Elite|Megatouch FORCE Elite]] || [[Merit Megatouch ION Aurora Widescreen|Megatouch ION Aurora Widescreen]] || [[Merit Megatouch Home|Megatouch Home]]
|-
| [[Merit Megatouch Classic Upright|Megatouch Classic Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch XL Upright|Megatouch XL Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch Full MAXX|Megatouch Full MAXX]]|| [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Elite Edge|Megatouch FORCE Elite Edge]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION Elite Edge|Megatouch ION Elite Edge]]
|
|-
| || || [[Merit Megatouch MAXX Select - Slim MAXX|Megatouch MAXX Select - Slim MAXX]] || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE EVO|Megatouch FORCE EVO]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION EVO|Megatouch ION EVO]]
|
|-
| || || [[Merit Megatouch MAXX Upright|Megatouch MAXX Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE EVO Wallette|Megatouch FORCE EVO Wallette]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION EVO Wallette - Entertainer|Megatouch ION EVO Wallette - Entertainer]]
|
|-
| || || [[Merit Megatouch EZ MAXX - MAXX Elite|Megatouch EZ MAXX - MAXX Elite]]|| [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Radion|Megatouch FORCE Radion]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION Fusion|Megatouch ION Fusion]]
|
|-
| || || || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Upright|Megatouch FORCE Upright]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION Rx|Megatouch ION Rx]]
|
|-
| || || || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Fusion|Megatouch FORCE Fusion]]||Megatouch ION Aurora GT
|
|-
|
|
|
|[[Merit Megatouch The Vibe|Megatouch The Vibe]]
|Megatouch Firefly
|
|-
|
|
|
|[[Merit Megatouch Champ|Megatouch Champ]]
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|Megatouch Combo Jukebox
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|Megatouch FORCE Fun Zone
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|Megatouch FORCE Fun Zone Jr.
|
|
|}
The software running on their machines could be upgraded by buying a kit consisting of a [[Megatouch Security Key|Security Key]] and some kind of storage media (ROM Chips for earlier releases, CD\DVD-ROMs for the later ones). It was also possible to upgrade some machines from a specific generation to the next one (ex.: MAXX to Force), where the kit would also include additional hardware (motherboard and I/O card).

=== Megatouch Software Releases ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Year'''
!'''Classic'''
!'''XL'''
!'''Maxx'''
!'''Force'''
!'''ION'''
!'''Live'''
|-
|'''1993'''
|Pit Boss SuperTouch 30
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1994'''
|Pit Boss Megatouch
Megatouch II
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1995'''
|Megatouch III
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1996'''
|Megatouch III Tournament Edition
Megatouch IV

Megatouch IV Tournament Edition

Super Megatouch IV

Super Megatouch IV Tournament Edition
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1997'''
|Megatouch 5
Megatouch 5 Tournament Edition
|XL
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1998'''
|Megatouch 6
|XL 5000
XL Super 5000
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1999'''
|
|XL 6000
|MAXX
|
|
|
|-
|'''2000'''
|Megatouch 7 Encore Edition
|XL Gold
|MAXX 2K
MAXX 2K Plus
|
|
|
|-
|'''2001'''
|
|XL Platinum
XL Double Platinum
|MAXX Diamond
MAXX Diamond 2
|
|
|
|-
|'''2002'''
|
|XL Titanium
XL Titanium 2
|MAXX Emerald
MAXX Emerald 2
|Force 2002
Force 2002.5
|
|
|-
|'''2003'''
|
|
|MAXX Ruby
MAXX Ruby 2
|[[Force 2003]]
[[Force 2003|Force 2003.5]]
|
|
|-
|'''2004'''
|
|
|MAXX Sapphire
MAXX Saphhire 2
|[[Force 2004]]
[[Force 2004|Force 2004.5]]
|
|
|-
|'''2005'''
|
|
|MAXX Jade
MAXX Jade 2
|Force 2005
Force 2005.5
|
|
|-
|'''2006'''
|
|
|[[MAXX Crown]]
|Force 2006
Force 2006.5
|ION 2006
ION 2006.5
|
|-
|'''2007'''
|
|
|
|Force 2007
Force 2007.5
|ION 2007
ION 2007.5
|
|-
|'''2008'''
|
|
|
|Force 2008
Force 2008.5
|ION 2008
ION 2008.5
|
|-
|'''2009'''
|
|
|
|Force 2009
Force 2009.5
|ION 2009
ION 2009.5
|
|-
|'''2010'''
|
|
|
|Force 2010
Force 2010.5
|ION 2010
ION 2010.5
|
|-
|'''2011'''
|
|
|
|[[Force 2011]]
|ION 2011
ION 2011.5
|Megatouch Live ML-1
|-
|'''2012'''
|
|
|
|
|ION 2012
|Megatouch Live ML-1
|-
|'''2013'''
|
|
|
|
|ION 2013
|Megatouch Live ML-1
|-
|'''2014'''
|
|
|
|
|ION 2014
|Megatouch Live ML-1
Megatouch Home
|-
|'''2015'''
|
|
|
|
|ION 2015 Beta
|
|}

=== Reference ===
[https://www.meritgames.com/megatouch-platforms-and-software/ Meritgames.com - Platforms and Software]

Main Page

2025-08-10T14:42:49Z

Xeon3D:

[[File:Touchmachines_banner.png|thumb|center|upright=2]]

=== What's New? ===

* 10/8/2025 - Added information on [[MAXX Crown]] and [[Force 2011]]. Also added information on the [[Megatouch Force Key of Death Bypass|Megatouch Force Key of Death bypass]] for the Force 2003-2011 versions.
* 28/7/2025 - Added small tutorial on how to fix the dead backlight issue on [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Fusion|Megatouch Force Fusion]] monitors.
* 27/7/2025 - Added patch locations for [[Force 2004|Force 2004 Software]].
* 27/7/2025 - Added patch locations for [[Force 2003#Patches:|Force 2003.5 Software]].

=== Navigation ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
! '''Manufacturers''' !! '''Guides''' !! '''Resources'''
|-
| [[Funworld|Funworld - Photo Play]] || [[Troubleshooting Touch Machines]] || [https://www.facebook.com/groups/touchscreenmachines Touchscreen Machines & Tinkerers FB Group]
|-
| [[Merit|Merit - Megatouch]] || || [https://discord.gg/84e4NAE4 TAPP (Touchscreen Arcade Preservation Project) Discord]
|-
| [[TAB Austria|TAB Austria - Silverball]]
|
|[https://t.me/+YtXn8eZvVwViYjQ0 Funworld Photoplay Telegram Group (non-official)]
|-
| [[JVL - iTouch Machines|JVL - iTouch]]
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|[https://Ko-fi.com/marcosalvespt Xeon3D's Touch Arcade Parts Shop]
|-
|[[Merkur|Merkur - Trendy]]
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|[[Midway|Midway - Touchmaster]]
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|[[Other Touch Arcade Machines|Other Touch Machines]]
|
|}

=== What is GamesWiki.org? ===
GamesWiki.org is part of TAP(P) (Touchscreen Arcade Preservation (Project), pun intended), which is a community project to preserve the various Touchscreen-based Arcade Machines. From the most unknown like Presas Evolution to the most popular ones like Merit’s Megatouch line of machines, every machine (as long as it’s not a gambling machine) has a place in TAPP.

The project was started on the 13th of August of 2023, after a friend of mine told me “Wouldn’t it be nice to run (Funworld’s) Photo Play in a PC?”. After searching the web for a while, I noticed that there is an huge lack of available information on some of the machines, while others (notably Megatouch) are very well documented with Service Manuals, et al being available.

As most of the companies that created and sold these kinds of machines went under, were bought or simply disappeared, the availability of documentation and software \ restore images was very limited and scattered amongst various different websites.

Not only that, but the majority of this machines are 20+ years old, so parts are starting to fail and getting replacements is either hard and \ or expensive, so more common and cheaper alternatives are needed.

One great example are the Megatouch Security Keys, normally a Dallas DS1991L-F5 which has a lifespan of 10 years. They can’t be (at least easily) cloned, and while most of them are already 20 something years old and still running (I have a couple of MAXX 2K Security Keys from 2000 that are still working!). As such, ways to be able to play without a fully working security key \ dongle are needed if we would like the platforms to be preserved.

The project has 4 goals. They are going to be a continuous effort:

* Document and research all the Machines and their software.
* Archive software releases and utilities for all the Machines / Systems.
* Find sources of original parts and research into compatible parts.
* Find reasonable / cheaper ways for people to be able to experience the systems as most of them were only distributed on certain regions.

Follow along (and contribute if you can) in this journey with us! Shoot us an [mailto://xeon3d@gameswiki.org email] if you want to help \ contribute.

Megatouch Force Key of Death Bypass

2025-08-10T14:39:41Z

Xeon3D:

A website called arcade-cabinets, had posted instructions on how to bypass the key check on various Force versions.

Below you'll find a copy of the instructions that used to be posted on the now defunct website:

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225083545/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2003/Megatouch%202003%20Instructions.pdf Force 2003]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225083340/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2004/Megatouch%202004%20Instructions.pdf Force 2004]
* [http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2005/Megatouch%202005%20Instructions.pdf Force 2005.5]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225082942/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2006/Megatouch%202006%20Instructions.pdf Force 2006.5]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225082800/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2007/Megatouch%202007%20Instructions.pdf Force 2007.5]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225082536/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2008/Megatouch%202008%20Instructions.pdf Force 2008.5]
* [https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/Megatouch%20Force%202009%20Instructions.html Force 2009]
* [https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/Megatouch%20Force%202010%20Instructions.html Force 2010]
* [https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/Megatouch%20Force%202011%20Instructions.html Force 2011] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPQLUpFQ9g4 Video Instructions Part 1] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVvZ8QyCFuo Video Instructions Part 2]) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF0EezPti-0 Hacking Bar Games Part 1] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIKNUGK3Qgo Hacking Bar Games Part 2])

==== Reference: ====
[https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/ Nestreble.ca]

[https://web.archive.org/web/20240225080659/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracking.shtml Archive.org]

Megatouch Force Key of Death Bypass

2025-08-10T13:19:40Z

Xeon3D: Created page with "A website called arcade-cabinets, had posted instructions on how to bypass the key check on various Force versions. Below you'll find a copy of the instructions posted on the now defunct website: * [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225083545/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2003/Megatouch%202003%20Instructions.pdf Force 2003] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225083340/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2004/Megatouch%202004%20Instruct..."

A website called arcade-cabinets, had posted instructions on how to bypass the key check on various Force versions.

Below you'll find a copy of the instructions posted on the now defunct website:

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225083545/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2003/Megatouch%202003%20Instructions.pdf Force 2003]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225083340/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2004/Megatouch%202004%20Instructions.pdf Force 2004]
* [http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2005/Megatouch%202005%20Instructions.pdf Force 2005.5]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225082942/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2006/Megatouch%202006%20Instructions.pdf Force 2006.5]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225082800/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2007/Megatouch%202007%20Instructions.pdf Force 2007.5]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240225082536/http://megatouch.arcade-cabinets.com/cracks/force-2008/Megatouch%202008%20Instructions.pdf Force 2008.5]
* [https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/Megatouch%20Force%202009%20Instructions.html Force 2009]
* [https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/Megatouch%20Force%202010%20Instructions.html Force 2010]
* [https://nestreble.ca/megatouch/Key%20of%20Death%20bypass/Megatouch%20Force%202011%20Instructions.html Force 2011] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPQLUpFQ9g4 Video Instructions Part 1] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVvZ8QyCFuo Video Instructions Part 2]) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF0EezPti-0 Hacking Bar Games Part 1] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIKNUGK3Qgo Hacking Bar Games Part 2])

Megatouch Security Key

2025-08-10T13:08:15Z

Xeon3D:

'''<u>GamesWiki is looking for talented DOS reverse engineers so that we can create tools and patches for DOS based versions of MAXX and Force. If you're interested, please contact us.</u>'''

Megatouch Security Keys were, as the name implies, security keys that have a couple of different functions:

* Region-lock: As in, software for some regions (New Jersey for example) had specific features that had to be turned on for the Megatouch software to be legal in that jurisdiction.
* Version-lock: A version (and it's subsequent point-release) could only be run if a key of the same version was attached to the IO Board. For example, you can not run Maxx Jade with a Maxx Diamond key.

=== Hardware: ===
They are Dallas Keys or iButtons can be used for multiple purposes as there are many variants of it.

The type used in earlier Megatouch versions is the DS1991, a battery-powered chip with 1,152-bit secure read/write, nonvolatile memory. Said memory is partitioned into 3 blocks of 384 bits each, which are protected by a 64-bit password. Each key also has a 512-bit scratchpad. [https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ds1991.pdf Their datasheet] say they offer "over 10-year" retention.

Later (starting with 2007 versions) they started using the DS1995L-F5 version of the keys which has the following differences:

* 16384 bits of read/write nonvolatile memory
* Overdrive mode boosts communication speed to 142 kbits per second
* 256-bit scratchpad.
* Memory partitioned into 256-bit pages.

=== Merit's Part Numbers: ===
Megatouch Security Keys game version can (normally) easily be identified by looking at the Merit Part Number, which is normally printed on a sticker in the plastic holder which follows the format SA3xxx-yy where xxxx is the model and yy is the region of the key.

A list of known Megatouch Security Key Part Numbers has been graciously compiled by Mike of meritgames.com which you can access [https://www.meritgames.com/megatouch-security-key-reference/ here].

I (Xeon3D) am currently in possession of a couple of keys which have part numbers that do not follow the SA3xxx-yy format (as they don't start with SA3).

Both of them are for Megatouch Jade, one with part number SA1020-01 and the other with SA0020-01. They both boot the Jade software without an issue and no noticeable differences are found.

=== Key Death & Solutions: ===
This "over 10-year" retention is quite important, as when the data is lost due to battery depletion, the games will not start. There are keys, known to be at least 25 years old, still working. There are also reports of quite younger keys already depleted. Do note that the serial number doesn't ever get erased, only the encrypted data.

Due to this, some solutions have appeared, namely:

* KeySaver - A Linux module that when installed will dump key contents and serial number into a file. As long as a key with the matching serial number is installed, the game will boot and work normally as keycontents are read from the file instead of the key itself.
* Keyless Patches - Patches made by another member of the community that make the software able to boot normally as key contents and serial are dumped to a file (similarly to KeySaver) but game is patched to read both from said file, unlike KeySaver which always reads Serial from key. This allows games to be booted with just an empty IO Board as long as hardware matches.
* IOBoardless Patches - Similar to Keyless patches, these also dump some IOBoard data to files, making it possible to run the software without any IOBoard.
* [[Megatouch Force Key of Death Bypass|Megatouch Force Key of Death bypass instructions]] by www.arcade-cabinets.com (dead)

Unfortunately, these only work for Linux-based versions of Megatouch namely:

- Megatouch MAXX Ruby, Ruby 2, Sapphire, Sapphire 2, Jade, Jade 2 & Crown,

- Megatouch Force 2003 onwards (not 2002)

- Megatouch ION (all versions).

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{{Infobox machine
|name = [[Merit]] Megatouch Force 2011
|image = [[File:Force 2011 Main Screen.jpg|thumb|300px]]
|caption =Force 2011 Main Screen
|year = 2011
|generation =
|software =
|predecessor =Force 2010/2010.5
|successor =None.
}}

=== Description: ===
This is the last release of the Force series software. It was released together with ION 2011. Megatouch Live ML-1 was also introduced in the same year.

XX new games in this release:

* Little Shop of Treasures
* Little Shop Road Trip
* Boxxi Blitz
* Funkier Monkey
* Avalanche Jack
* Touchdown Poker
* Megatouch Memory
* Text Twist Lightning
* Monkey Bash
* Stunt Squirrel

=== Notes: ===

=== Hardware Support: ===
Here's a list of available drivers on the Megatouch Force 2011 release:

==== Sound: ====
'''[[ac97_codec.o]]:''' AC'97 audio codecs (used with various onboard audio chipsets, acts as a helper module)

'''[[ad1848.o]]:''' Analog Devices AD1848, Crystal Semiconductor CS4248, and compatible ISA sound cards

'''[[cmpci.o]]:''' C-Media CMI8338, CMI8738 PCI sound cards

'''[[cs4232.o]]:''' Crystal Semiconductor CS4232, CS4236, CS4237, CS4238, CS4239 ISA sound cards

'''[[i810_audio.o]]:''' Intel ICH (i810, i815, i820, i830, i840, i850, ICH2/3/4) integrated AC'97 audio controllers

'''[[sb.o]]:''' Creative Sound Blaster 1.0–2.0, Pro, 16, AWE32/64 ISA sound cards

'''[[via_82cxxx_audio.o]]:''' VIA 82C686A/B, VT8233/8235/8237 integrated AC'97 audio controllers

==== Network: ====
'''8139too.o:''' Realtek RTL8139/8139A/8139B/8139C/8139C+/8139D

'''8390.o:''' Generic support for NE2000/WD compatible 8390-based Ethernet cards

'''eepro100.o:''' Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B, PRO/100+ PCI adapters

'''forcedeth.o''' – NVIDIA nForce Ethernet

'''ne2k-pci.o:''' PCI NE2000-compatible network cards (e.g., Realtek RTL8029, Winbond 89C940)

==== Video: ====
'''[[I810 drv.o (Force 2011)|i810_drv.o]]''' – Intel 810/815 integrated graphics

'''[[Nv drv.o (Force 2011)|nv_drv.o]]''' – NVIDIA RIVA/TNT/GeForce graphics

=== Patches: ===

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{{Infobox machine
|name = [[Merit]] Megatouch Force 2011
|image = [[File:Force_2011_Main_Screen.png|thumb|300px]]
|caption =Force 2011 Main Screen
|year = 2011
|generation =
|software =
|predecessor =Force 2010/2010.5
|successor =None.
}}

=== Description: ===
This is the last release of the Force series software. It was released together with ION 2011. Megatouch Live ML-1 was also introduced in the same year.

XX new games in this release:

* Little Shop of Treasures
* Little Shop Road Trip
* Boxxi Blitz
* Funkier Monkey
* Avalanche Jack
* Touchdown Poker
* Megatouch Memory
* Text Twist Lightning
* Monkey Bash
* Stunt Squirrel

=== Notes: ===

=== Hardware Support: ===
Here's a list of available drivers on the Megatouch Force 2011 release:

==== Sound: ====
'''[[ac97_codec.o]]:''' AC'97 audio codecs (used with various onboard audio chipsets, acts as a helper module)

'''[[ad1848.o]]:''' Analog Devices AD1848, Crystal Semiconductor CS4248, and compatible ISA sound cards

'''[[cmpci.o]]:''' C-Media CMI8338, CMI8738 PCI sound cards

'''[[cs4232.o]]:''' Crystal Semiconductor CS4232, CS4236, CS4237, CS4238, CS4239 ISA sound cards

'''[[i810_audio.o]]:''' Intel ICH (i810, i815, i820, i830, i840, i850, ICH2/3/4) integrated AC'97 audio controllers

'''[[sb.o]]:''' Creative Sound Blaster 1.0–2.0, Pro, 16, AWE32/64 ISA sound cards

'''[[via_82cxxx_audio.o]]:''' VIA 82C686A/B, VT8233/8235/8237 integrated AC'97 audio controllers

==== Network: ====
'''8139too.o:''' Realtek RTL8139/8139A/8139B/8139C/8139C+/8139D

'''8390.o:''' Generic support for NE2000/WD compatible 8390-based Ethernet cards

'''eepro100.o:''' Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B, PRO/100+ PCI adapters

'''forcedeth.o''' – NVIDIA nForce Ethernet

'''ne2k-pci.o:''' PCI NE2000-compatible network cards (e.g., Realtek RTL8029, Winbond 89C940)

==== Video: ====
'''[[I810 drv.o (Force 2011)|i810_drv.o]]''' – Intel 810/815 integrated graphics

'''[[Nv drv.o (Force 2011)|nv_drv.o]]''' – NVIDIA RIVA/TNT/GeForce graphics

=== Patches: ===

==== Patching Megatouch MAXX to boot on non-official hardware: ====

* Open /usr/local/bin/start on an Hex Editor
* Go to offset 0x1fe408 (should be 7528)
* Change 75 to eb (should read eb28)
* Save.

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{{Infobox machine
|name = [[Merit]] Megatouch Force 2011
|image = [[File:Maxx_Crown_Main_Screen.png|thumb|300px]]
|caption =
|year = 2011
|generation =
|software =
|predecessor =Force 2010/2010.5
|successor =None.
}}

=== Description: ===
This is the last release of the Force series software. It was released together with ION 2011. Megatouch Live ML-1 was also introduced in the same year.

XX new games in this release:

* Little Shop of Treasures
* Little Shop Road Trip
* Boxxi Blitz
* Funkier Monkey
* Avalanche Jack
* Touchdown Poker
* Megatouch Memory
* Text Twist Lightning
* Monkey Bash
* Stunt Squirrel

=== Notes: ===

=== Hardware Support: ===
Here's a list of available drivers on the Megatouch Force 2011 release:

==== Sound: ====
'''[[ac97_codec.o]]:''' AC'97 audio codecs (used with various onboard audio chipsets, acts as a helper module)

'''[[ad1848.o]]:''' Analog Devices AD1848, Crystal Semiconductor CS4248, and compatible ISA sound cards

'''[[cmpci.o]]:''' C-Media CMI8338, CMI8738 PCI sound cards

'''[[cs4232.o]]:''' Crystal Semiconductor CS4232, CS4236, CS4237, CS4238, CS4239 ISA sound cards

'''[[i810_audio.o]]:''' Intel ICH (i810, i815, i820, i830, i840, i850, ICH2/3/4) integrated AC'97 audio controllers

'''[[sb.o]]:''' Creative Sound Blaster 1.0–2.0, Pro, 16, AWE32/64 ISA sound cards

'''[[via_82cxxx_audio.o]]:''' VIA 82C686A/B, VT8233/8235/8237 integrated AC'97 audio controllers

==== Network: ====
'''8139too.o:''' Realtek RTL8139/8139A/8139B/8139C/8139C+/8139D

'''8390.o:''' Generic support for NE2000/WD compatible 8390-based Ethernet cards

'''eepro100.o:''' Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B, PRO/100+ PCI adapters

'''forcedeth.o''' – NVIDIA nForce Ethernet

'''ne2k-pci.o:''' PCI NE2000-compatible network cards (e.g., Realtek RTL8029, Winbond 89C940)

==== Video: ====
'''[[I810 drv.o (Force 2011)|i810_drv.o]]''' – Intel 810/815 integrated graphics

'''[[Nv drv.o (Force 2011)|nv_drv.o]]''' – NVIDIA RIVA/TNT/GeForce graphics

=== Patches: ===

==== Patching Megatouch MAXX to boot on non-official hardware: ====

* Open /usr/local/bin/start on an Hex Editor
* Go to offset 0x1fe408 (should be 7528)
* Change 75 to eb (should read eb28)
* Save.

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Xeon3D: Created page with "i810_drv.o is the driver that supports Intel graphical chipsets. The version present on Force 2011 knows about (and hopefully should work with) the following chipsets: {| class="wikitable" !Graphics Chipset !Corresponding Intel Motherboard Chipset(s) !Notes |- |'''i810''' |Intel 810 (Whitney) |First-generation Intel integrated graphics (1999), AGP 2×, DirectX 6-era. |- |'''i810-DC100''' |Intel 810-DC100 (Whitney DC-100) — same as i810 but with a 100 MHz FSB and diffe..."

i810_drv.o is the driver that supports Intel graphical chipsets.

The version present on Force 2011 knows about (and hopefully should work with) the following chipsets:
{| class="wikitable"
!Graphics Chipset
!Corresponding Intel Motherboard Chipset(s)
!Notes
|-
|'''i810'''
|Intel 810 (Whitney)
|First-generation Intel integrated graphics (1999), AGP 2×, DirectX 6-era.
|-
|'''i810-DC100'''
|Intel 810-DC100 (Whitney DC-100) — same as i810 but with a 100 MHz FSB and different memory controller
|Variant of i810 with a 100 MHz display cache (for slightly better 2D performance).
|-
|'''i810E'''
|Intel 810E (Whitney) — updated with 133 MHz FSB
|Enhanced 810 with 133 MHz FSB support (Pentium III/Celeron).
|-
|'''i815'''
|Intel 815 / 815E / 815EP (Solano)
|Better memory support, AGP 4×, integrated graphics on some variants (i815G).
|-
|'''i830M'''
|Intel 830M (mobile variant of 830)
|Mobile chipset (Pentium III-M), integrated graphics, DDR support.
|-
|'''845G'''
|Intel 845G (Brookdale-G)
|First integrated graphics for Pentium 4 platform.
|-
|'''852GM/855GM'''
|Intel 852GM & 855GM (Montara-GM, mobile chipsets)
|Centrino-era mobile chipsets, improved 3D support, DDR support.
|-
|'''865G'''
|Intel 865G (Springdale-G)
|Desktop Pentium 4 chipset with integrated graphics, DirectX 8-ish level.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
!Notes
|-
|First-generation Intel integrated graphics (1999), AGP 2×, DirectX 6-era.
|-
|Variant of i810 with a 100 MHz display cache (for slightly better 2D performance).
|-
|Enhanced 810 with 133 MHz FSB support (Pentium III/Celeron).
|-
|Better memory support, AGP 4×, integrated graphics on some variants (i815G).
|-
|Mobile chipset (Pentium III-M), integrated graphics, DDR support.
|-
|First integrated graphics for Pentium 4 platform.
|-
|Centrino-era mobile chipsets, improved 3D support, DDR support.
|-
|Desktop Pentium 4 chipset with integrated graphics, DirectX 8-ish level.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
!Graphics Chipset
!Associated Intel Chipset (Platform)
!Notes
|-
|'''i810'''
|Intel 810
|First-generation Intel integrated graphics (1999), AGP 2×, DirectX 6-era.
|-
|'''i810-dc100'''
|Intel 810-DC100
|Variant of i810 with a 100 MHz display cache (for slightly better 2D performance).
|-
|'''i810e'''
|Intel 810E
|Enhanced 810 with 133 MHz FSB support (Pentium III/Celeron).
|-
|'''i815'''
|Intel 815/815E/815EP
|Better memory support, AGP 4×, integrated graphics on some variants (i815G).
|-
|'''i830M'''
|Intel 830M Mobile
|Mobile chipset (Pentium III-M), integrated graphics, DDR support.
|-
|'''845G'''
|Intel 845G
|First integrated graphics for Pentium 4 platform.
|-
|'''852GM / 855GM'''
|Intel 852GM & 855GM Mobile
|Centrino-era mobile chipsets, improved 3D support, DDR support.
|-
|'''865G'''
|Intel 865G (a.k.a. Springdale-G)
|Desktop Pentium 4 chipset with integrated graphics, DirectX 8-ish level.
|}

Nv drv.o (Force 2011)

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nv_drv.o is the driver that supports nVidia graphics cards \ chipsets.

The version present on Force 2011 knows about (and hopefully should work with) the following cards \ chipsets:

* Aladdin TNT2 (0x10DE00A0)
* GeForce 256 (0x10DE0100)
* GeForce DDR (0x10DE0101)
* GeForce FX 5200 (NV34) (0x10DE0322)
* GeForce FX 5200 LE (NV34) (0x10DE0323)
* GeForce FX 5200 Ultra (NV34) (0x10DE0321)
* GeForce FX 5500 (NV34) (0x10DE0326)
* GeForce FX 5600 (NV31) (0x10DE0312)
* GeForce FX 5600 Mobile (NV31) (0x10DE0317)
* GeForce FX 5600 Ultra (NV31) (0x10DE0311)
* GeForce FX 5600 Ultra Mobile (NV31) (0x10DE0316)
* GeForce FX 5800 (0x10DE0302)
* GeForce FX 5800 Ultra (0x10DE0301)
* GeForce FX Go5600 (0x10DE031A)
* GeForce FX Go5650 (0x10DE031B)
* GeForce2 GTS (0x10DE0150)
* GeForce2 Integrated GPU (0x10DE01A0)
* GeForce2 MX 100/200 (0x10DE0111)
* GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (0x10DE0110)
* GeForce2 Ti (0x10DE0151)
* GeForce2 Ultra (0x10DE0152)
* GeForce2 Go (0x10DE0112)
* GeForce3 (0x10DE0200)
* GeForce3 Ti 200 (0x10DE0201)
* GeForce3 Ti 500 (0x10DE0202)
* GeForce4 410 Go 16M (0x10DE017D)
* GeForce4 420 Go (0x10DE0175)
* GeForce4 420 Go 32M (0x10DE0176)
* GeForce4 4200 Go (0x10DE0286)
* GeForce4 440 Go (0x10DE0174)
* GeForce4 440 Go 64M (0x10DE0179)
* GeForce4 448 Go (0x10DE0186)
* GeForce4 460 Go (0x10DE0177)
* GeForce4 488 Go (0x10DE0187)
* GeForce4 MX 420 (0x10DE0172)
* GeForce4 MX 420 with AGP8X (0x10DE0183)
* GeForce4 MX 440 (0x10DE0171)
* GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X (0x10DE0181)
* GeForce4 MX 440-SE (0x10DE0173)
* GeForce4 MX 440SE with AGP8X (0x10DE0182)
* GeForce4 MX 460 (0x10DE0170)
* GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU (0x10DE01F0)
* GeForce4 Ti 4200 (0x10DE0253)
* GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8X (0x10DE0281)
* GeForce4 Ti 4400 (0x10DE0251)
* GeForce4 Ti 4600 (0x10DE0250)
* GeForce4 Ti 4800 (0x10DE0280)
* GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE (0x10DE0282)
* NV31GLM (0x10DE031D)
* NV31GLM Pro (0x10DE031E)
* NV31GLM Pro (0x10DE031F)
* Quadro (0x10DE0103)
* Quadro DCC (0x10DE0203)
* Quadro FX 1000 (0x10DE0309)
* Quadro FX 2000 (0x10DE0308)
* Quadro FX Go700 (0x10DE031C)
* Quadro FX500/FX600 (0x10DE032B)
* Quadro NVS 280 PCI (NV34) (0x10DE032A)
* Quadro2 MXR/EX/Go (0x10DE0113)
* Quadro2 Pro (0x10DE0153)
* Quadro4 280 NVS (0x10DE018A)
* Quadro4 380 XGL (0x10DE018B)
* Quadro4 500 GoGL (0x10DE017C)
* Quadro4 550 XGL (0x10DE0178)
* Quadro4 580 XGL (0x10DE0188)
* Quadro4 700 GoGL (0x10DE028C)
* Quadro4 700 XGL (0x10DE025B)
* Quadro4 750 XGL (0x10DE0259)
* Quadro4 780 XGL (0x10DE0289)
* Quadro4 900 XGL (0x10DE0258)
* Quadro4 980 XGL (0x10DE0288)
* Quadro4 NVS (0x10DE017A)
* RIVA 128 (0x12D20018)
* RIVA TNT (0x10DE0020)
* RIVA TNT2 (0x10DE0028)
* RIVA TNT2 Model 64 (0x10DE002D)
* RIVA TNT2 Ultra (0x10DE0029)
* Unknown (0x10DE0318)
* Unknown (0x10DE0319)
* Unknown (0x10DE032E)
* Unknown (0x10DE0252)
* Unknown (0x10DE0300)
* Vanta (0x10DE002C)

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{{Infobox company
|name = Merit Industries, Inc.
|image = [[File:merit_logo.png]]
|caption =
|type =
|fate = Defunct
|predecessor =
|successor =
|founded = 1977
|defunct = 2014
|people =
|headquarters = USA
|website =
}}

=== History ===
Merit Industries, Inc., was established in 1977 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

In the early 1980s they started developing their own standalone video games, with around a dozen of poker machines being released in this decade. Their 1994 "Pit Boss: Supertouch 30" release started the Megatouch range of touch machines that ended up becoming a market leader in the US.

In 2002, the Harbour Group acquired Merit Industries. This division was combined with jukebox maker Rowe International to become AMI Entertainment Network in 2004. Megatouch, LLC was spun into its own entity in 2013 and closed in 2014.

=== Megatouch Machines ===
{| class="wikitable"
! [[Merit Megatouch Classic Generation|'''Megatouch Classic Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch XL Generation|'''Megatouch XL Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch MAXX Generation|'''Megatouch MAXX Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Generation|'''Megatouch FORCE Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch ION Generation|'''Megatouch ION Generation''']] !! [[Merit Megatouch LIVE Generation|'''Megatouch LIVE Generation''']]
|-
| [[Merit Megatouch Classic Countertop|Megatouch Classic Countertop]] || [[Merit Megatouch XL Countertop|Megatouch XL Countertop]] || [[Merit Megatouch Blue MAXX Upright|Megatouch Blue MAXX Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Classic|Megatouch FORCE Classic]] || [[Merit Megatouch ION Aurora|Megatouch ION Aurora]] || [[Merit Megatouch LIVE ML-1|Megatouch LIVE ML-1]]
|-
| [[Merit Megatouch Classic Cabaret|Megatouch Classic Cabaret]] || [[Merit Megatouch XL Cabaret|Megatouch XL Cabaret]] || [[Merit Megatouch Blue MAXX - MAXX Classic|Megatouch Blue MAXX - MAXX Classic]]|| [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Elite|Megatouch FORCE Elite]] || [[Merit Megatouch ION Aurora Widescreen|Megatouch ION Aurora Widescreen]] || [[Merit Megatouch Home|Megatouch Home]]
|-
| [[Merit Megatouch Classic Upright|Megatouch Classic Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch XL Upright|Megatouch XL Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch Full MAXX|Megatouch Full MAXX]]|| [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Elite Edge|Megatouch FORCE Elite Edge]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION Elite Edge|Megatouch ION Elite Edge]]
|
|-
| || || [[Merit Megatouch MAXX Select - Slim MAXX|Megatouch MAXX Select - Slim MAXX]] || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE EVO|Megatouch FORCE EVO]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION EVO|Megatouch ION EVO]]
|
|-
| || || [[Merit Megatouch MAXX Upright|Megatouch MAXX Upright]] || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE EVO Wallette|Megatouch FORCE EVO Wallette]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION EVO Wallette - Entertainer|Megatouch ION EVO Wallette - Entertainer]]
|
|-
| || || [[Merit Megatouch EZ MAXX - MAXX Elite|Megatouch EZ MAXX - MAXX Elite]]|| [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Radion|Megatouch FORCE Radion]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION Fusion|Megatouch ION Fusion]]
|
|-
| || || || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Upright|Megatouch FORCE Upright]]|| [[Merit Megatouch ION Rx|Megatouch ION Rx]]
|
|-
| || || || [[Merit Megatouch FORCE Fusion|Megatouch FORCE Fusion]]||
|
|-
|
|
|
|[[Merit Megatouch The Vibe|Megatouch The Vibe]]
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|[[Merit Megatouch Champ|Megatouch Champ]]
|
|
|}
The software running on their machines could be upgraded by buying a kit consisting of a [[Megatouch Security Key|Security Key]] and some kind of storage media (ROM Chips for earlier releases, CD\DVD-ROMs for the later ones). It was also possible to upgrade some machines from a specific generation to the next one (ex.: MAXX to Force), where the kit would also include additional hardware (motherboard and I/O card).

=== Megatouch Software Releases ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Year'''
!'''Classic'''
!'''XL'''
!'''Maxx'''
!'''Force'''
!'''ION'''
!'''Live'''
|-
|'''1993'''
|Pit Boss SuperTouch 30
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1994'''
|Pit Boss Megatouch
Megatouch II
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1995'''
|Megatouch III
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1996'''
|Megatouch III Tournament Edition
Megatouch IV

Megatouch IV Tournament Edition

Super Megatouch IV

Super Megatouch IV Tournament Edition
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1997'''
|Megatouch 5
Megatouch 5 Tournament Edition
|XL
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1998'''
|Megatouch 6
|XL 5000
XL Super 5000
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''1999'''
|
|XL 6000
|MAXX
|
|
|
|-
|'''2000'''
|Megatouch 7 Encore Edition
|XL Gold
|MAXX 2K
MAXX 2K Plus
|
|
|
|-
|'''2001'''
|
|XL Platinum
XL Double Platinum
|MAXX Diamond
MAXX Diamond 2
|
|
|
|-
|'''2002'''
|
|XL Titanium
XL Titanium 2
|MAXX Emerald
MAXX Emerald 2
|Force 2002
Force 2002.5
|
|
|-
|'''2003'''
|
|
|MAXX Ruby
MAXX Ruby 2
|[[Force 2003]]
[[Force 2003|Force 2003.5]]
|
|
|-
|'''2004'''
|
|
|MAXX Sapphire
MAXX Saphhire 2
|[[Force 2004]]
[[Force 2004|Force 2004.5]]
|
|
|-
|'''2005'''
|
|
|MAXX Jade
MAXX Jade 2
|Force 2005
Force 2005.5
|
|
|-
|'''2006'''
|
|
|[[MAXX Crown]]
|Force 2006
Force 2006.5
|ION 2006
ION 2006.5
|
|-
|'''2007'''
|
|
|
|Force 2007
Force 2007.5
|ION 2007
ION 2007.5
|
|-
|'''2008'''
|
|
|
|Force 2008
Force 2008.5
|ION 2008
ION 2008.5
|
|-
|'''2009'''
|
|
|
|Force 2009
Force 2009.5
|ION 2009
ION 2009.5
|
|-
|'''2010'''
|
|
|
|Force 2010
Force 2010.5
|ION 2010
ION 2010.5
|
|-
|'''2011'''
|
|
|
|[[Force 2011]]
|ION 2011
ION 2011.5
|Megatouch Live ML-1
|-
|'''2012'''
|
|
|
|
|ION 2012
|Megatouch Live ML-1
|-
|'''2013'''
|
|
|
|
|ION 2013
|Megatouch Live ML-1
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|'''2014'''
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|ION 2014
|Megatouch Live ML-1
Megatouch Home
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|'''2015'''
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|ION 2015 Beta
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=== Reference ===
[https://www.meritgames.com/megatouch-platforms-and-software/ Meritgames.com - Platforms and Software]

Force 2004

2025-08-10T12:03:55Z

Xeon3D:

=== Description ===
New games in this release:

* Card Merit-thon (Tri Towers / Card Bandits / 11 Up)
* Card Bandits
* Word Dojo
* Magic Charms
* Gin Rummy
* Wordserve
* Trivia Treasure
* Bigtime Roller
* Strategy Merit-thon (Monster Madness / Moon Drop / QShot 3)

=== Notes: ===

=== Patches: ===
Note that patches are all for Force 2004. Patches for Force 2004.5 should be similar.

==== Patching Force 2004 to boot on non-Merit Motherboards ====
Force 2004 checks to see if it's booting on an official Megatouch Force Motherboard (aka the [https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/pcchips-m771lmr-2-0 ECS P6IWP-Fe 2.0 / PCChips/Hsin Tech M771LMR 2.0]). If not, it'll show an "Invalid Motherboard Detected!!!" error message and stop booting.

To fix that, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2004 Motherboard Check Location
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xFC82D
|75
|EB
|}

==== One way to trick the HDD Model Check: ====
Add the following to any script that runs before the main game start is executed:

echo MERIT0011 > /tmp/hd

mount -v -n -o bind /tmp/hd /proc/ide/ide0/hda/model

==== Booting Force 2004 on non Megatouch Hardware: ====
Force 2004 checks to see if you're running an official Merit Hard Disk and a Force SMT-4 Touchcontroller (similar to SMT-3, but with a black container instead of white), and if it detects it's not, it will boot the game as MAXX.

To fix this, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor, and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2004 HDD/Touchscreen Check Locations
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xFB170
|00
|01
|-
|0xFB18D
|00
|01
|-
|0xFB19B
|00
|01
|-
|0xFB1AF
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F6C
|00
|01
|}

Force 2003

2025-08-10T12:03:04Z

Xeon3D:

=== Description ===

=== Notes: ===

=== Patches: ===
Note that patches are all for Force 2003.5 as there is no point in running 2003. Patches for Force 2003 should be similar.

==== Patching Force 2003.5 to boot on non-Merit Motherboards ====
Force 2003.5 checks to see if it's booting on an official Megatouch Force Motherboard (aka the [https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/pcchips-m771lmr-2-0 ECS P6IWP-Fe 2.0 / PCChips/Hsin Tech M771LMR 2.0]). If not, it'll show an "Invalid Motherboard Detected!!!" error message and stop booting.

To fix that, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2003.5 Motherboard Check Location
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xF62AF
|75
|EB
|}

==== One way to trick the HDD Model Check: ====
Add the following to any script that runs before the main game start is executed:

echo MERIT0011 > /tmp/hd

mount -v -n -o bind /tmp/hd /proc/ide/ide0/hda/model

==== Booting Force 2003.5 on non Megatouch Hardware: ====
Force 2003.5 checks to see if you're running an official Merit Hard Disk (it has a MERIT0011 model string) and a Force SMT-4 Touchcontroller (similar to SMT-3, but with a black case instead of white), and if it detects it's not, it will boot the game as MAXX.

To fix this, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor, and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2003.5 HDD/Touchscreen Check Locations
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xF4F2B
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F4C
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F59
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F66
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F6C
|00
|01
|}
This is what it should look like if you open it in Ghidra and choose the ForceChk1__fv Function:[[File:Force 2003 HDD and Touch Patch.png|thumb|640x640px|left]]

Force 2003

2025-08-10T12:02:04Z

Xeon3D:

=== Description ===

=== Notes: ===

=== Patches: ===
Note that patches are all for Force 2003.5 as there is no point in running 2003. Patches for Force 2003 should be similar.

==== Patching Force 2003.5 to boot on non-Merit Motherboards ====
Force 2003.5 checks to see if it's booting on an official Megatouch Force Motherboard (aka the [https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/pcchips-m771lmr-2-0 ECS P6IWP-Fe 2.0 / PCChips/Hsin Tech M771LMR 2.0]). If not, it'll show an "Invalid Motherboard Detected!!!" error message and stop booting.

To fix that, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2003.5 Motherboard Check Location
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xF62AF
|75
|EB
|}

==== Booting Force 2003.5 on non Megatouch Hardware: ====
Force 2003.5 checks to see if you're running an official Merit Hard Disk (it has a MERIT0011 model string) and a Force SMT-4 Touchcontroller (similar to SMT-3, but with a black case instead of white), and if it detects it's not, it will boot the game as MAXX.

To fix this, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor, and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2003.5 HDD/Touchscreen Check Locations
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xF4F2B
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F4C
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F59
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F66
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F6C
|00
|01
|}
This is what it should look like if you open it in Ghidra and choose the ForceChk1__fv Function:[[File:Force 2003 HDD and Touch Patch.png|thumb|640x640px|left]]

==== Another way to trick the HDD Model Check: ====
Add the following to any script that runs before the main game start is executed:

echo MERIT0011 > /tmp/hd

mount -v -n -o bind /tmp/hd /proc/ide/ide0/hda/model

Force 2003

2025-08-10T12:01:52Z

Xeon3D:

=== Description ===

=== Notes: ===

=== Patches: ===
Note that patches are all for Force 2003.5 as there is no point in running 2003. Patches for Force 2003 should be similar.

==== Patching Force 2003.5 to boot on non-Merit Motherboards ====
Force 2003.5 checks to see if it's booting on an official Megatouch Force Motherboard (aka the [https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/pcchips-m771lmr-2-0 ECS P6IWP-Fe 2.0 / PCChips/Hsin Tech M771LMR 2.0]). If not, it'll show an "Invalid Motherboard Detected!!!" error message and stop booting.

To fix that, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2003.5 Motherboard Check Location
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xF62AF
|75
|EB
|}

==== Booting Force 2003.5 on non Megatouch Hardware: ====
Force 2003.5 checks to see if you're running an official Merit Hard Disk (it has a MERIT0011 model string) and a Force SMT-4 Touchcontroller (similar to SMT-3, but with a black case instead of white), and if it detects it's not, it will boot the game as MAXX.

To fix this, decrypt /usr/local/bin/start, open up the file in a Hex Editor, and replace the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Force 2003.5 HDD/Touchscreen Check Locations
!Offset
!Replace
!With
|-
|0xF4F2B
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F4C
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F59
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F66
|00
|01
|-
|0xF4F6C
|00
|01
|}
This is what it should look like if you open it in Ghidra and choose the ForceChk1__fv Function:[[File:Force 2003 HDD and Touch Patch.png|thumb|640x640px|left]]

==== Another way to trick the HDD Model Check: ====
Add the following to any script that runs before the main game start is executed:

echo MERIT0011 > /tmp/hd

mount -v -n -o bind /tmp/hd /proc/ide/ide0/hda/model