Bristol, PA – Following through on their promise to always add value to operators’ investments, Merit Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of its 2009 Ion Software. This update features 14 brand new games and fresh content for over a dozen Megatouch favorites such as Photo Hunt and Hollywood Match.
Merit has a track record of delivering innovative new titles to operators and oneof-a-kind game experiences to players, and this year is no different. From cutting-edge game designs to building on time-tested concepts to licensing exclusive content such as Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, Merit’s 2009 Ion Software contains something for everyone.
“At Merit, we continue to update our Megatouch software, supporting hardware for years after release and increasing operator ROI,” said Colin Higbie, Merit’s Director of Marketing. “We are proud to lead the market in this regard. Where competitors may demand entirely new hardware purchases for access to new games, Merit continues to add value to existing investments. When it comes to the highest straight coin drop, Merit is the best. When it comes to the shortest payback period, Merit is the best. When it comes to providing the strongest overall ROI, Merit is the best. When it comes to making great games that players love to play, Merit is the best.”
Among the new games, several have already generated excitement with players. During the months of Beta testing this software, six of the new games ranked among the top twenty-five most played, while two have held steady in the top five. Megatouch units featuring the 2009 software have experienced a 39% increase in earnings over what those same machines were making in the months before the release. During that same period, earnings on other machines held steady.
Merit Entertainment’s Ion 2009 games:
Merit has a track record of delivering innovative new titles to operators and oneof-a-kind game experiences to players, and this year is no different. From cutting-edge game designs to building on time-tested concepts to licensing exclusive content such as Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, Merit’s 2009 Ion Software contains something for everyone.
“At Merit, we continue to update our Megatouch software, supporting hardware for years after release and increasing operator ROI,” said Colin Higbie, Merit’s Director of Marketing. “We are proud to lead the market in this regard. Where competitors may demand entirely new hardware purchases for access to new games, Merit continues to add value to existing investments. When it comes to the highest straight coin drop, Merit is the best. When it comes to the shortest payback period, Merit is the best. When it comes to providing the strongest overall ROI, Merit is the best. When it comes to making great games that players love to play, Merit is the best.”
Among the new games, several have already generated excitement with players. During the months of Beta testing this software, six of the new games ranked among the top twenty-five most played, while two have held steady in the top five. Megatouch units featuring the 2009 software have experienced a 39% increase in earnings over what those same machines were making in the months before the release. During that same period, earnings on other machines held steady.
Merit Entertainment’s Ion 2009 games:
Avalanche Jack
We take blackjack to new heights. Help Jack avoid an avalanche by creating winning hands of 21. Your secret weapon is your “Spin Card” – use this to create the best possible hand. If you can beat the dealer, you’ll climb higher after each winning turn. Reach the summit to plant the flag and win the game.
We take blackjack to new heights. Help Jack avoid an avalanche by creating winning hands of 21. Your secret weapon is your “Spin Card” – use this to create the best possible hand. If you can beat the dealer, you’ll climb higher after each winning turn. Reach the summit to plant the flag and win the game.
Chainz 2: Puzzler (hi-resolution required)
Touch chain pieces to make them rotate. Connect 3 or more of the same color to blast them off the board. But be careful – don’t leave any links behind! Only by clearing the entire board will you solve all 50 of the unique puzzles. Players can save their progress by logging in to their My Merit™ accounts.
Touch chain pieces to make them rotate. Connect 3 or more of the same color to blast them off the board. But be careful – don’t leave any links behind! Only by clearing the entire board will you solve all 50 of the unique puzzles. Players can save their progress by logging in to their My Merit™ accounts.
Deflection
Attention Soldier! You have been selected to defend our playing field. Do not allow three goals on any one net, and watch out for cannons – they can destroy everything you are trying to protect. Dynamite will aid in your defense by destroying all the balls on the screen. Speed is the key and remember – accuracy counts.
Attention Soldier! You have been selected to defend our playing field. Do not allow three goals on any one net, and watch out for cannons – they can destroy everything you are trying to protect. Dynamite will aid in your defense by destroying all the balls on the screen. Speed is the key and remember – accuracy counts.
Lucky 11's
Get ready to pull off the biggest casino heist in history! The target? Las Vegas Boulevard – home to 3 of the most secure vaults ever built. Clear the board of chips by creating groups that equal 11. The odds are stacked against you, but the loot is yours if you can crack all 3 vaults in time.
Get ready to pull off the biggest casino heist in history! The target? Las Vegas Boulevard – home to 3 of the most secure vaults ever built. Clear the board of chips by creating groups that equal 11. The odds are stacked against you, but the loot is yours if you can crack all 3 vaults in time.
My Ex
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you’re getting dumped by 3 girls at the same time! Can you catch everything that’s being thrown at you and toss it safely into your truck? If you want to save your stuff, you may have to juggle two careful not to drop anything, you’ll cause a ruckus and nosy neighbors will call the cops. One too many noise complaints and you’ll get busted!
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you’re getting dumped by 3 girls at the same time! Can you catch everything that’s being thrown at you and toss it safely into your truck? If you want to save your stuff, you may have to juggle two careful not to drop anything, you’ll cause a ruckus and nosy neighbors will call the cops. One too many noise complaints and you’ll get busted!
Skee Ball
An arcade favorite comes to the touchscreen! Roll the ball down the lane and score the most points for the win. See how many balls you can land in the 100-point cups, or challenge your friends in multi-player mode. Get the ball rolling with this instant classic.
An arcade favorite comes to the touchscreen! Roll the ball down the lane and score the most points for the win. See how many balls you can land in the 100-point cups, or challenge your friends in multi-player mode. Get the ball rolling with this instant classic.
Spider Kings
Get tangled up in this addictive new twist on Spider Solitaire. Your goal is to clear the entire board of cards by creating descending stacks from King to Ace. This one-suit game might seem simple, but to rule this kingdom you’ll need spider-like senses and a bit of luck. Think you have what it takes to be King? Players will also love Spiders™, the symbol version.
Get tangled up in this addictive new twist on Spider Solitaire. Your goal is to clear the entire board of cards by creating descending stacks from King to Ace. This one-suit game might seem simple, but to rule this kingdom you’ll need spider-like senses and a bit of luck. Think you have what it takes to be King? Players will also love Spiders™, the symbol version.
Super Boxxi
Get ready for a whole new level of Boxxi! The objective is simple – clear sets of same colored squares... but watch out, these boxes are on the move! You’ll have to think fast if you want to clear all 4 levels in time. Collect bonus “Mix-ups” along the way and earn even more points for clearing the entire board.
Get ready for a whole new level of Boxxi! The objective is simple – clear sets of same colored squares... but watch out, these boxes are on the move! You’ll have to think fast if you want to clear all 4 levels in time. Collect bonus “Mix-ups” along the way and earn even more points for clearing the entire board.
Super Cell Chaos (Hi-Res required)
It’s a state of emergency and you’re the only doctor on call. 15 levels, all solvable with a single touch, stand between you and saving the patient. With a steady hand, drop the antidote to clear colored cells. The number of cells you need to clear increases as you progress, so timing and placement are critical!
It’s a state of emergency and you’re the only doctor on call. 15 levels, all solvable with a single touch, stand between you and saving the patient. With a steady hand, drop the antidote to clear colored cells. The number of cells you need to clear increases as you progress, so timing and placement are critical!
Triple Crown Boxing
How’s your Left Hook? Enter the ring and see if you have what it takes to K.O. the competition. Three champion boxers have been training for this moment and will do whatever it takes to defend their titles! Are you tough enough to defeat them and become the new Megatouch Triple Crown Boxing Champ?
How’s your Left Hook? Enter the ring and see if you have what it takes to K.O. the competition. Three champion boxers have been training for this moment and will do whatever it takes to defend their titles! Are you tough enough to defeat them and become the new Megatouch Triple Crown Boxing Champ?
Trivia Whiz 2 (Hi-Res required)
We’ve been hard at work compiling the most fun and challenging questions for this sequel to our top-rated trivia game. Check out our totally awesome 80’s Trivia, jump to the head of the class with our Back to School category, or showcase your knowledge of the tube with trivia about your favorite Sitcoms. Other new and improved categories include Country Music, Celebrities, Cops & Robbers, Movies, and more.
We’ve been hard at work compiling the most fun and challenging questions for this sequel to our top-rated trivia game. Check out our totally awesome 80’s Trivia, jump to the head of the class with our Back to School category, or showcase your knowledge of the tube with trivia about your favorite Sitcoms. Other new and improved categories include Country Music, Celebrities, Cops & Robbers, Movies, and more.
Hoop Jones (updated graphics)
This time we’re taking basketball to the streets. You are Hoop Jones, and your challenge is to sink as many baskets as possible. Score consecutively to earn bonus points. As the game progresses, the basket moves farther away. You’ll lose your street-cred if you start chucking up air balls. Find your rhythm and become the King of the Court.
This time we’re taking basketball to the streets. You are Hoop Jones, and your challenge is to sink as many baskets as possible. Score consecutively to earn bonus points. As the game progresses, the basket moves farther away. You’ll lose your street-cred if you start chucking up air balls. Find your rhythm and become the King of the Court.
"Merit simply creates outstanding software and games that drive players into a
frenzy to play Megatouch," continued Higbie. “At the recent AMOA show, we told
operators that ‘Content is King’ and the earnings boost provided by this update
proves it. With the 2009 Ion release, we have once again elevated the game for
players and coin-drop for operators.”
For 30 years, Merit has ensured long-term return on investment for operators by providing continually high-earning equipment along with updates and upgrades for its products. With an installed base of over 250,000 touch-screen games garnering nearly 4.6 billion plays per year, Merit Entertainment is the worldwide leader in touch-screen entertainment devices. Merit Entertainment products appear globally in a wide array of venues and appeal to an almost limitless demographic. Merit continues to expand its position in the industry with ever-increasing entertainment, content, and new games. The company maintains a website with all the latest information at www.meritgames.com.
For 30 years, Merit has ensured long-term return on investment for operators by providing continually high-earning equipment along with updates and upgrades for its products. With an installed base of over 250,000 touch-screen games garnering nearly 4.6 billion plays per year, Merit Entertainment is the worldwide leader in touch-screen entertainment devices. Merit Entertainment products appear globally in a wide array of venues and appeal to an almost limitless demographic. Merit continues to expand its position in the industry with ever-increasing entertainment, content, and new games. The company maintains a website with all the latest information at www.meritgames.com.