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Table of Contents

WELCOME,

 

OPERATOR ............................................................................................................................. 1 

MEGANET NEW GAMES, POLICY CHANGES, & NEW BUSINESS MODEL .......................................... 2 

T.A.P. (TOURNAMAXX ACCELERATED PROGRAM) .............................................................................. 3 

MEGANET FEATURES................................................................................................................................ 4 

PREMIUM CONTENT PRICING................................................................................................................... 5 

MEGANET FORMS .................................................................................................................................6-16 

GAME

 

START-UP

 

FORM.......................................................................................................................... 6 

AMI

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

NETWORK,

 

INC.,

 

OPERATOR

 

AGREEMENT .............................................8-10 

DEBIT

 

ACCOUNT

 

FORM ........................................................................................................................ 12 

GAME

 

LOCATION

 

CHANGE

 

NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................ 14 

GAME

 

OFF-LINE

 

NOTICE ...................................................................................................................... 16 

LOCATION OWNERS ................................................................................................................................ 18 

OPERATORS ............................................................................................................................................. 20 

SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 22 

SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS .............................................................................................................................. 23 

TOURNAMENT RULES ............................................................................................................................. 24 

RAPID INSTALLATION CHECKLIST........................................................................................................ 25 

BEGINNING A TOURNAMENT.................................................................................................................. 26 

ENDING A TOURNAMENT ........................................................................................................................ 27 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...................................................................................................28-30 

CONNECTION

 

QUESTIONS .................................................................................................................. 28 

REPLACEMENT

 

QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................... 29 

SCREEN

 

DISPLAY

 

QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................... 29 

TOURNAMENT

 

QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................. 29 

COLLECTION

 

QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................... 30 

MEGANET

 

QUESTIONS......................................................................................................................... 30 

OPERATOR

 

PROGRAM

 

QUESTIONS................................................................................................... 30

 

WINNER

 

QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 30 

THE BASICS OF AMI'S OPERATOR WEB SITE ................................................................................31-32 

OPERATOR ADVANTAGES...................................................................................................................... 33 

2010/2011 EVENT SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................. 34 

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WELCOME OPERATOR 

AMI Entertainment Network is pleased to have you participate in our 
MegaNet System. 

 

You are just a few simple steps away from being connected to the 
moneymaking aspects of the MegaNet System. 

 

Follow the easy guide in this book and best of luck to your players. 

 

First time MegaNet operators need to fill out the following forms: Game 
Start-Up Form, Operator Agreement, and Debit Account Form.  These 
forms must be signed and faxed to AMI before your game receives 
Tournament Play and MegaNet features. 

 

Existing, registered MegaNet operators wishing to add another game can 
simply fill out the Game Start-Up Form and fax it to AMI, or register on 
the Tournamaxx Web site at www.tournamaxx.com. 

 

New features and events, as well as special MegaNet operator-only 
announcements, will be posted at the www.tournamaxx.com Web site 
just for you. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact MegaNet Customer Service at 
800-445-9353. 

AMI Entertainment Network 

155 Rittenhouse Circle 

Bristol, PA 19007 

800-445-9353 / 215-826-1400 

Fax: 215-689-3137 

www.tournamaxx.com

 

Force, Ion, MegaNet, MegaWeb, Tournamaxx, Tournachamp, Video Poster, Hot Topics, Global Player Ranking System, and Sneak Peek are all trademarks of AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. 

PENTHOUSE and PET OF THE MONTH is a trademark of General Media Communications, Inc. Used by permission. Copyright, 2009 by General Media Communications, Inc. All rights 
reserved.  

© 2009 Australia’s Thunder From Down Under – SPI Entertainment. All rights reserved. 

Reproduction of this manual, in any form or by any means, is strictly forbidden without the written permission of AMI. 

 

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MegaNet New Games, Policy Changes, and New Business Model 

 

This year’s software release comes with some exciting new benefits for connected operators, as well as 
some changes to MegaNet itself: 

 

Monthly Invoice

 

The monthly invoice will clearly detail charges based upon the machine type you have connected. 

 

New Tournamaxx Games

 

New Tournamaxx games for 2010: Little Shop of Treasures (Ion only), Jackpot Corner (Ion only), 
Funkier Monkey, Stunt Squirrel, and Monkey Bash. 

 

 

Other Notes 

 

Software Cut-Over Date

 

Keep the game updated with the latest version of software by January 31st of each year. 
 

800# Dial-Up Charges

 

Previously AMI has covered the cost of dial-up connections for all machines. However, since December 
1

st

, 2008 AMI began passing any charges for using the 800# on to the operator. This 10¢ charge per 

minute will be reflected on your January invoice. This does not include the initial connection, which AMI 
will continue to cover. Additionally, AMI will continue to pay for all dial-up via local phone numbers. AMI 
will pass along only our true charge, direct from the ISP providers, and we are not adding any type of 
surcharge or handling fee. Over 60% of connected Megatouch machines are currently on broadband. 

 

AMI Discount 

There is an AMI discount to the MegaNet base rate (for machines in Classic or TAP programs) when you 
connect your Megatouch via the AMI Broadband Connection AND the machine gets at least one music 
play per month. Without getting this one play we cannot tell that the unit is connected via the AMI 
Broadband Connection. 

 

Thank you very much. We look forward to serving you with the best products and the best service in the 
industry! 

 

If you have any questions please contact your Authorized AMI Distributor, 

your AMI factory representative, or MegaNet Central at 1-800-523-2760. 

 

 

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T.A.P. (Tournamaxx Accelerated Program) 

Accelerate your connections, accelerate your content, and accelerate your earnings! 

 

FEATURES 

 

Operator 

Profile 

Cost Tournaments 

Sneak 

Peek 

Games 

Remote 

Control 

Video 

Posters 

Full 

Software 

Downloads 

Advertising ORT TCHAMP 

1-10 Units 

$15/mo +5 
cents/play 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

11-50 Units 

$12/mo +5 
cents/play 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

51-100 Units 

$10/mo +4 
cents/play 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

100+ Units 

$7/mo +4 
cents/play 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

Broadband 
Connected 

$4/mo 
savings 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

Broadband 
Connected in 
same location 
as AMI 
Jukebox 

$0/mo +4 
cents/play 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

Broadband 
Connected in 
same location 
as AMI 
Jukebox w/ 
Link 

Fixed 
charge 
waived, 
variable 
charge as 
earned 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

Classic 

Same as 
before 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

Classic w/ 
Broadband 

$4/mo 
savings 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

Classic w/ 
Link to AMI 
and 
Broadband 

$8/mo 
savings 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

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MEGANET FEATURES 

 

Operator Run Tournaments:  

Allows you to set up additional tournaments for your locations.

 

 

Penthouse:  

Special licensed Pet of the Month Foxy Boxxi from Penthouse gives your locations the best 

in high-quality “Fabric-Free” entertainment.

 

 

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under:

  Megatouch has teamed with the internationally acclaimed male 

revue, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under, to bring new and exciting content to several classic games. 

 

Operator Site Access:  

Direct access to the operator’s company Web site is available from the MegaNet 

Player Menu for the latest league, event, and other information.  You can even create your own button 
logo for the game.

 

 

MegaWeb:  

Surf the World Wide Web, send e-mails, check news, sports, financials, weather, and much 

more.  All premium-priced and right from the Megatouch machine!

 

 

Merit-Thon:  

Triathlon-style tournaments that combine one round of three different games to reach a wide 

range of players, challenge experienced players, and will also feature the new games.

 

 

 

My Merit:  

This feature gives your players their own personal assistant on the Megatouch machine.  The 

personal “My Merit” account will track all their amusement play high scores and provide a location-based 
promotion tool for the operator!  Imagine a “My Merit” players-only party as a tool to build location loyalty!

 

 

Software Downloads:

  (For broadband connections.)  Download entire AMI software updates.  In some 

cases, no site visit would be required.

 

 
 
High-Speed Connection:

  AMI’s software provides you the option to hook up to a high-speed Internet connection or 

a normal phone line.  The choice is yours! 

 

Cash Settlement Screens:

  This enhanced operator feature provides the simplest way to take operating fees off the 

top of your collections.  Collector-friendly and operator-designed, you are in total control of maximizing your earning 
potential!  You can even select how often the machine calculates the revenues and fees (weekly or monthly). 
 

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MegaNet Premium Content

 

Pricing Schedule

 

 
The following fees apply to customer play of Premium content and services as described below.  These 
fees are in addition to the monthly fees due for connection to the MegaNet system and are based on play.  
The terms of the MegaNet Operator Agreement shall apply to use of these services, and all fees specified 
in this pricing schedule shall be paid pursuant to the terms of the Operator Agreement.

 

 
Premium Content:

 

Exciting new features and content to the MegaNet system, these features and content are subject to the 
following charges. 

 

 

Penthouse Pet of the Month 

– Operator shall pay AMI $.10 per play of the Pet of the Month game 

incorporating content licensed from Penthouse.

 

 

Operator Site Access 

– Operator shall pay AMI $.05 per 3 minutes of play.  For Operator Site 

Access Web browsing, a “play” shall have the same meaning as what’s described below for 
MegaWeb Web browsing.

 

 

Hot Topics Games

 – Operator shall pay AMI $.05 per play.

 

 

MegaWeb Web Browsing

 – Operator shall pay AMI $.05 per 3 minutes of play.  For MegaWeb 

browsing, a “play” shall constitute three minutes of use unless otherwise specified by AMI.  
MegaWeb is only available on certain units (see product specifications for details), and may not 
be used in connection with toll-free ISP access numbers.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  IF AN OPERATOR ENABLES, OR OTHERWISE FAILS TO DEACTIVATE, ONE OR 
MORE OF THE AVAILABLE PREMIUM CONTENT ON UNITS CONNECTED TO THE MEGANET 
SYSTEM, OPERATOR AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THIS FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE ACTIVATED 
CONTENT.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO SOME OR ALL OF THE FEES HEREIN, DO NOT 
ACTIVATVE THE APPLICABLE CONTENT. 
 
NOTE:  All premium erotic except for the Penthouse Pet of the Month is on the hard drive of all software 
and is free to all operators.

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GAME START-UP FORM 

A separate form is required for each individual game. 

Fax this form to AMI Entertainment Network at

 

215-689-3137 immediately upon completion to get your game 

connected to MegaNet.  This game is eligible for Tournament play as soon as this form is received and verified. 

Please allow 24 hours for processing. 

 

Game Information 

(Please Print) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 _____________________________ 

Game 

Serial 

Number 

     Tournamaxx 

Kit 

Serial 

Number 

 
___________________________________________________ _____________________________ 
Location 

Name 

      Contact 

 
___________________________________________________ _____________________________ 
Location Type (e.g. tavern, restaurant, FEC)   

 

 

Phone Number 

 
___________________________________________________ _____________________________ 
Location 

Address 

      Fax 

Number 

 
___________________________________________________ 
City, State, Province, Postal Code, Country 
 

Operator Information 

(Please Print)

 

 
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___    

____________________________ 

Operator ID Number 

(If not known, please fill out information below) 

E-Mail Address 

 
___________________________________________________ ____________________________ 
Company 

Name 

      Contact 

 
___________________________________________________ ____________________________ 
Address 

       Phone 

Number 

 
___________________________________________________ ____________________________ 
City, State, Province, Postal Code, 

Country 

   Fax 

Number 

 

___________________________________________________ 

Distributor Name (where game or kit was purchased) 
Debit Account on file 

Yes  

No   (If No, include Debit Account Form) 

 

Operator Controls 

Help us help you make money by determining the popularity of games for future development.

 

Yes, please list this location on the World Wide Web so players know they can play Tournamaxx here. 

Poll all game books data 

Poll amusement play